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Staff Veterinarian Jobs in Phoenix, AZ at Arizona Humane Society
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Staff Veterinarian – Trauma Hospital
The Arizona Humane Society seeks dedicated veterinarians to join our Lazin Animal Foundation Trauma Hospital. Your role will be crucial in saving the lives of abused, neglected, and homeless animals, embodying AHS’s core values of Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence. If you are a talented Veterinarian, please continue to read more now!
Department: Trauma Hospital
Location: Papago Park Campus
Status: 1.0 FTE
FLSA: Exempt
Schedule: (4) 10 hour work days with variable start times.
Reports To: Director of Veterinary Medicine
Supervises: N/A
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Paws Up For Great Benefits!
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
Health Savings Account and Flex Spending Account options
Free Employee Assistance Program
Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with employer contribution
Generous PTO program
Up to 8 paid holidays per year
Payment of applicable licenses (DEA, State).
Continuing education, including employer Fear Free Certification
Discounts on veterinary services
Discounted bus and light rail passes
Employee Wellness Plans and Activities
Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
A Day in the Life:
You, like us, pursued veterinary medicine because of a passion for helping pets and their people. You have a knack for solving complex problems. You don’t shy away from the tough cases. Instead, you want to be a voice for animals in our community. Join us in our mission to be that safety net for sick, injured and abused animals – those often left behind. Yes, it’s tough. But we are tougher. You will be part of an innovative team, committed to changing what it means to save animals in a shelter environment
Job Requirements:
In the hospital/clinic –
Oversee treatment of animals, often in emergency situations brought in through our nationally recognized Emergency Animal Medical Technicians to provide accurate care instructions to team of clinic technicians.
Provide care for all shelter animals in our system. This includes general surgery, dentistry, spay/neuter surgeries, and medicine.
Perform physical exams, diagnostics, therapeutics, and determine appropriate disposition for animals in Animal Assistance. This includes stray animals, surrendered animals, and animals from our Reachout partners. Our doctors also evaluate pets brought in for Owner Requested Euthanasia.
Work with our foster department to manage the care of our shelter animals in foster homes. This may include owned animals in our Project Home Away From Home or Project Active Duty programs.
Administrative –
Maintain all medical records.
Be a mentor for staff, volunteers, and other agencies.
Help train the next generation of DVMs- We have rotating University of Arizona students and are starting an internship and residency program in shelter medicine.
Assist other departments with situations involving the welfare of the animals, such as testifying in court, appearing in media releases, providing necessary documentation regarding the health of the animals, and other situations requiring medical expertise.
Doctors rotate the on-call phone to counsel our foster and overnight team with emergency situations that may arise.
Work with Director of Veterinary Medicine to ensure we are providing an excellent experience for all animals in our care.
Attend seminars to satisfy continuing education requirements for Arizona D.V.M. license renewal.
Maintain DEA license.
Other duties as assigned.
Education / Certifications / Licenses:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine OR Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree
Must be licensed to practice in Arizona.
Experience:
One year of experience in a veterinary practice with emphasis on surgery skills preferred.
Must possess above average surgery skills and a humane attitude towards animals and people.
Orthopedic surgery experience is a plus.
Must be able to evaluate health status in an objective manner and determine most appropriate disposition of an animal.
Good communication skills are necessary.
Other:
Regular attendance and punctuality are required.
Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs.
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated environment.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information
The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program.
Title: Staff Veterinarian
Company: Arizona Humane Society
Location: Phoenix, AZ
