Associate Veterinarian - Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital (Full-Time)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Full-time, exempt (four 10-hour shifts per week)

Annual salary starts at $90,000, commensurate with experience

Reports to the Director of the Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital

The Richmond SPCA is a non-profit organization located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia. As a leader in the field of animal welfare, we are cultivating a community committed to saving, protecting and enriching animal lives with a mission to provide education and resources to achieve and sustain a no-kill community. Annually, we rescue, rehabilitate and find homes for about 4,000 homeless animals while also providing our region with vital safety net programs designed to keep thousands of pets in loving homes and out of shelters. Our values of collaboration, creativity, honesty, inclusion and respect guide not only what we do - but how we do it.

The Richmond SPCA is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join our full-service, low-cost hospital with a mission to provide quality, accessible care to our community. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem solver who practices veterinary medicine in alignment with access to care principles, high-quality / high-volume spay and neuter techniques and treatment plans that meet pet guardians where they are while improving patient wellbeing. The candidate will provide help and support to our high-volume Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic as needed. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-respected group of doctors, licensed veterinary technicians, and support staff.

Essential Functions

• Deliver wellness, sick and urgent care and provide physical examinations
• Perform soft tissue surgery, dentals and other routine surgeries as needed
• Develop ongoing treatment plans for acutely- and chronically-ill patients
• Perform high-quality, high-volume spay / neuter surgeries (HQHVSN)
• Follow infectious disease protocols
• Maintain thorough medical records
• Effectively and compassionately communicate with and deliver education to a varied client base and medical support staff
• Practice medicine that supports access to care, using critical thinking and decision making that aligns with our mission
• Interpret and perform routine diagnostic tests, including radiography
• Make euthanasia decisions aligned with our no-kill philosophy
• Attend and participate in all required trainings and meetings
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Expectations

Physical Job Requirements

Work Environment

All employees are eligible to become clients of the low-cost, full-service Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital of the Richmond SPCA. Employees who average 20+ hours a week can participate in our 401(k) retirement plan and have access to paid wellness leave.

Full-time employees are eligible for insurance benefits, including medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid time off.

Fees associated with renewal of Virginia Veterinary license, DEA license, AVMA membership, and professional liability insurance coverage are offered for our full-time veterinarians.

Salary Description

Starting at $90,000, commensurate with experience