Veterinarian-Special Incentive up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation, Student Loan Benefit

About Our Opportunity

Animal Services is seeking exceptional full-time and part-time veterinarians to join our team! If you are passionate about prevention, outreach, diagnostics, sterilization, and surgical intervention, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a commitment to community outreach and prevention coupled with a dedication to the humane treatment and care of all animals. Join our team today and make a profound impact on both the lives of animals and our community. Special Incentives:

Incentive Bonus (To include contract for repayment if minimum of two (2) years of service is not completed):

• Full-Time Vet Position: $25,000 half paid upon hire and half paid after one (1)-year service and a satisfactory completion of new hire probation period.
• Part-Time Vet Position: $15,000 half paid upon hire and half paid after one (1)-year service and a satisfactory completion of new hire probation period.

Relocation Stipend Provided Student Loan Payments: $5,250.00 per year towards to repayment of student loans up to a max of ten (10) years as applicable.

Projected Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000. Compensation is negotiable based on experience/education. This position will remain open until filled with applications being reviewed weekly. Duties and Responsibilities:

• Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and provides general and emergency medical care to animals under the supervision of York County Animal Control, including small animal, large animal, pediatric, exotic, livestock, and wildlife species.
• Prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, vaccinations, and provides training and oversight to Animal Control staff on the use of medications and controlled substances.
• Performs testing, spay, neuter, surgeries, and euthanasia on animals.
• Provides examination and health certification to ensure animals are fit for interstate transport.
• Performs behavioral assessment of animals within the shelter for determination of temperament and adoptability to the public.
• Maintains regulatory requirements regarding the care and welfare of animals, including maintenance of records and veterinary history of animals, including medications, controlled substances, treatments, evaluations, and diagnosis.
• Provides training and medical oversight to York County Animal Control staff, including methods of disease prevention, treatment, triage, behavioral assessment, and euthanasia.
• Performs forensic and necropsy examinations for animal cruelty incidents, including reporting, deposition, and courtroom testimony.
• Works with management staff to identify and implement long-range programs and regularly review policies, procedures, and ordinances.
• Responds to citizen concerns about animals under care.
• Maintains inventory, care and compliance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participates in community outreach events, such as wellness clinics, microchip clinics and public spay/neuter clinics.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine and surgery.
• State controlled substance license practitioner in good standing.
• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance license practitioner in good standing.
• State authority to train and certify Euthanasia Technicians.
• Driver's license required to respond to field medical emergencies and offsite boarding treatments.

Physical Demands: Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment): Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
  • Exposure to fractious and rabies infected animals. Potential for bite risk.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance: York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management. Standard Clauses: May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

York County, South Carolina