Veterinarian

Job Description

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. Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have.

Since 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country.

Nearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.

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.

Please contact us for more information!

Company Description

APN Staffing and Employment Solutions is a recruiting firm specialized in working with clients and candidates in the healthcare and automotive industry. While hiring employees can be an extremely rewarding experience, it takes time and attention that companies don’t often have. \r\n\r\nSince 1991, APN has placed over 15,000 candidates by listening to the needs, personality and style of clients and candidates to find the right fit for the team. Working with companies of all sizes in the private, non-profit and government sectors to provide permanent placements, temporary-to-permanent placements and contract staffing, APN prides itself on our ability to retain client and candidate relationships. What was originally a small business with one employee specializing in the automotive industry is now a profitable company spanning multiple industries, working with clients and candidates across the country. \r\n\r\nNearly 30 years later, our mission still stands strong – “To provide our clients with the best”, and we will do that for you with honesty and integrity.\r\n\r\nWe 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.\r\n\r\nPlease contact us for more information!