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. 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.