Veterinarian

Job Summary: Are you ready to take your career to the next level while making a meaningful difference in our community? The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Veterinarian to join our dynamic team! This isn't just another veterinary job - this is a chance to truly impact lives, both human and animals, by playing a pivotal role in our community outreach programs, such as providing affordable spay and neuter services. Our shelter practice centers around providing high-quality care to animals in need while ensuring our services are accessible to the community. As our veterinarian, you'll be instrumental in expanding these services, reducing animal overpopulation, and educating the public on the importance of responsible pet ownership. Join us and experience the fulfillment that comes from reconnecting with the heart of veterinary care - where your expertise and compassion meeting in the purposeful and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Medical Leadership: Conduct thorough examinations, diagnose conditions, and develop treatment plans tailored to each shelter animal's needs. Perform surgeries, with a focus on high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter procedures to directly contribute to our community's animal welfare. Comprehensive Animal Care: Provide preventive care, administer medications, and ensure the overall well-being of all shelter animals. Community Outreach & Public Health: Act as an advocate for public health by identifying and addressing potential risks related to shelter animals, while also promoting the importance of spay and neuter procedures through our affordable community programs. Operational Support: Maintain precise medical records, collaborate with staff on inventory management, and ensure compliance with all regulatory standards. Qualifications and Requirements: Technical Aptitude: Demonstrate competency in surgical technique, disease recognition, euthanasia procedures, safety knowledge, and hazard identification. Communication Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills displaying professionalism and tactfulness at all times. Licensing and Requirements: Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and a valid South Dakota Veterinary License. Ability to be DEA Licenses. Physical Capabilities: Animal Handling: Demonstrate capability for working with animals, veterinary supplies, and medicines. Physical Requirements: The role involves light to medium work, which may require regularly exerting up to 50 lbs. of force to lift or move objects. Work Environment: The work will mostly take place indoors, with some outside work and temperature changes involved. There may be noises from animals in the shelter environment. Benefits: The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society provides the following benefits to full-time team members: Vacation Paid Time Off Sick Paid Time Away Work/ Life Balance: No weekends or on calls Reimbursements for professional memberships, licensing, and continuing education courses. Tuition Reimbursement Assistance Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Insurance through BCBS Wellmark (Team Member Responsible for 40% monthly premium, SFAHS covers 60%) Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance Short term and long-term disability insurance 401K retirement savings plan with company match. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Discounts on merchandise, veterinary care items, and more! Animal Cuddles Why Sioux Falls Area Humane Society? Located in the vibrant city of Sioux Falls, SD-situated along the beautiful Big Sioux River and close to the Minnesota and Iowa borders-our shelter offers a thriving community with a metro population of over 250,000. Here, we place a strong emphasis on work-life balance and mental well-being, offering you the opportunity to thrive in your profession without the burden of on-call or weekend hours. Impact: Be at the forefront of providing affordable, high-quality veterinary care to animals in need. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a career with no weekend or on-call shifts. Comprehensive Benefits: We offer health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401K retirement savings with a company match, professional development reimbursements, and more. Supportive Culture: Thrive in an environment that prioritizes your mental and emotional well-being, where you can enjoy the rewards of being part of a community-driven organization. Join our committed team in making a positive impact on the lives of sheltered animals and being a safe haven and human voice for all animals in need. The Sioux Falls Area Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, genetic information, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by South Dakota or federal law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Sioux Falls Area Humane Society will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Created: 2024-10-29