Pet Clinic Veterinarian - Full-Time

Clinic Veterinarian

Come work for Animal Humane Society as a Clinic Veterinarian where caring for animals isn't just a job it's our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people.

Our Clinic Veterinarians have the opportunity to help pets get the care they need, regardless of economic circumstances. Our Pet Clinics are community clinics committed to providing high-quality veterinary services open to everyone with affordable standard fees and additional discounts based on income. Knowing that we're making a real difference in our community feels amazing. We're all about teamwork here, whether it's brainstorming treatment plans or collaborating on a difficult case. The fulfillment we get from knowing we've helped a pet or eased a worried owner's mind is what makes this important job so special. Not only that, but as a Veterinarian at AHS, you would have work life balance.

Here's our approach:

• We believe that every pet deserves access to exceptional care, regardless of economic circumstances.
• We practice relationship-focused care with our clients, communicating in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner.
• We use a spectrum of care approach to provide high-quality medical care.
• We have a highly supportive, collaborative, and deeply committed group of professionals.

Here's what our full-service general practices clinics offer:

• Medical and preventative care, general surgery, dentistry, and high-quality/high-volume spay-neuter services to pets in the community.
• Affordable standard fees and additional discounts based on income.
• Well-equipped clinic with in-house laboratory capabilities, x-rays, dental x-rays, and ultrasounds.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth on all levels.
• A great team of veterinary professional support staff, including a role dedicated to training.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (accrual based on # of hours worked each pay period)
• 4 floating holidays (# of days per year is based on start date)
• 401K 4% company match
• Several additional benefits for Veterinarians, such as CE budget and CE comp time

Schedule: Full-time Default set schedule of 4 x 10 hours shifts per week. Flexible scheduling options are available, with opportunities to work 20, 30, or 40 scheduled hours per week. We are happy to discuss the schedule that best aligns with your availability and our clinic's needs. Shift times: 7:00am - 5:30pm. Weekdays only. No Saturdays or Sundays or on-call.

Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours.

May be required to work at a different site or in shelter based on department needs.

May be required to attend occasional offsite all-staff meetings and events.

Attend and participate in regular team meetings and 1:1 meetings with direct leader.

Job Summary: The Clinic Veterinarian provides professional recommendations, medical treatment, and surgical procedures to ensure the health of external customer animals and assists with shelter animal care as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, vaccinations, and routine medical procedures on customer animals, adhering to AHS protocols and policies.
• Perform High-Quality, High-Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN), general surgeries, and dental procedures.
• Collaborate with customers to develop accessible plans to diagnose and treat medical conditions, preventative care, and provide recommendations for follow-up care.
• Assist with shelter animals as needed.

Communication and Culture:

• Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
• Understand and interpret animal body language.
• Educate customers on available preventative care and treatment options using non-judgmental communication and a spectrum of care approach.
• Collaborate with veterinary team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care of customer animals.
• Actively participate in team meetings.
• Collaborate with other departments and assist as needed.
• Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcome environment for all.

Leadership Support:

• Work in daily cooperation with management staff as the leadership team for that site.

Record Keeping:

• Update and maintain animal records in E-Vet, meeting all requirements of the Practice Act when treating customer animals.
• Ensure all controlled substances are recorded and used in accordance with DEA regulations.

Technology:

• Manage and view work schedule in Makeshift.
• Clock in and out of shifts using Paycor, if applicable.
• Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Information: Work Environment:

• Work environment can be dirty, wet, warm, and humid.
• Exposure to pests such as fleas and ticks.
• Possibility of being bitten or scratched.
• Exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, and noises, including barking.

Qualifications:

• Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota required.
• At least 1 year of clinical and surgical experience preferred.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with computers, specifically a working knowledge of Microsoft products.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift, carry, and handle animals and other items up to 50 lbs. unassisted. For animals and other items over 50 lbs., assistance from other team members is required.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

Emotional Demands:

• Must be comfortable with the emotional aspect of work in the veterinary field and be emotionally resilient.
• Must be comfortable handling a variety of animals with a wide range of behavioral and medical needs, including the use of humane euthanasia.

Transportation:

• Reliable transportation required.

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