Veterinarian

Job Description Veterinarian - S. Chandler DIRECT HIRE POSITION WITH EXCELLENT BENEFITS This is a full time , direct hire opportunity with hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with some weekends SALARY - $141,152.25 - $231,152.25 - DOE The Veterinarian is responsible for performing all surgical procedures, including spaying/neutering of dogs and cats (pre-pubescent); monitors the administration of anesthesia to animals; monitors recovery of animals and performs post surgical evaluation and repair; conducts pre-examination of dogs and cats scheduled for sterilization; conducts examination of owned dogs and cats, for the purpose of evaluating general health and possible injuries; provides emergency and non-emergency care of sheltered animals; evaluates health and vital statistics of impounded animals and authorizes release of animals from rabies quarantine; acts as veterinarian on record to purchase items from pharmaceutical companies; signs various documents including rabies certificates. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervise Veterinary Technicians and the Veterinary Assistant. Responsible for all care and supervision to ensure safe and ethical veterinary practices and standards are being adhered to. Provide medical evaluation and care for animals impounded and sheltered within the Animal Control shelter. Monitors animals impounded for rabies quarantine and evaluates them at end of quarantine period as to whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic. Organize and participate in all scheduled annual Rabies Clinics Conduct pre-examination of dogs and cats scheduled for sterilization to determine their ability to withstand surgery. Supervise post-operation checks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery. Perform surgical procedures to animals when required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES: Knowledge in evaluating animals for abuse, cruelty and neglect. Knowledge of a wide range of diseases, symptoms, diagnostic tools and techniques, medicines and surgical procedures associated in treating animals. Knowledge of pre-pubescent sterilization of puppies and kittens. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited Veterinary College with two (2) years’ experience in veterinary care, veterinary medicine or animal care/control and experience in performing spaying/neutering surgery and a minimum of forty (40) continuing education units (CEU’s) per year required to remain compliant with State’s licensing requirements. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Current Arizona license to practice veterinary medicine (per A.R.S. 32-2215 et seq). Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License to prescribe and order scheduled drugs and medicines. Receive a full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations within first ninety days of employment. Medical inability to immunize (must sign a release of liability) or previous immunization must be verified by a certified physician prior to start of employment. Required to pass a background check. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. #J-18808-Ljbffr