Shelter Veterinarian (30 hours/week)

FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER•Golden, CO

2d•$80,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Foothills Animal Shelter seeks a capable shelter veterinarian committed to promoting the physical and emotional wellness of both shelter animals and community owned pets through innovative programs and services and compassionate veterinary care. This will be a three-quarters time position working three ten-hour shifts per week. ABOUT FOOTHILLS ANIMAL SHELTER As an open admission shelter, our doors are always open to pets in Jefferson County, Colorado, and we are committed to serving our community as a socially conscious shelter. We care for more than 9,000 dogs, cats, and small animals every year with a compassionate team of staff and volunteers. We are a community resource and offer a variety of services including pet adoption, Jefferson County pet licensing, vaccinations, microchipping, and lost and found pets. The Shelter is established under an intergovernmental agreement between Jefferson County, the City of Arvada, the City of Lakewood, the City of Wheat Ridge, the City of Golden, the City of Westminster and the City of Edgewater. WHY JOIN US? Our shelter is conveniently located between Denver, CO, and the magnificent Rocky Mountains, so you get the best of both worlds: access to all the cultural benefits of a major urban area while only a short drive to the mountain adventure of your choosing. We strive for a healthy work-life balance, and this position will enjoy a three-day work week. Our veterinary and behavior support teams are 100% dedicated to the well-being of our shelter animals. They work hard, care deeply, and inspire us daily. Our shelter veterinarians have minimal patron contact responsibilities, and our veterinary support team handles most administrative tasks. This means less time on the phone or answering email and more time practicing medicine! All of our staff and volunteers are Fear Free Shelter Certified, and we strive to implement fear-free strategies to improve the emotional experience of the animals in our care.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine
Veterinary license in good standing
Must hold or be eligible to obtain a current DEA license and have a current veterinary malpractice insurance policy
High attention to detail and ability to complete work without supervision
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
Ability to utilize effective problem solving/decision making skills
Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment
Ability to extend compassion and empathy to staff and volunteers under a variety of circumstances
Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with proprietary information and sensitive situations
Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of people and personality types
Ability to maintain professional composure and emotional resilience when working with sick, injured, or at-risk animals
Ability to provide constructive feedback in a thoughtful and positive manner
Ability to facilitate difficult conversations, especially regarding euthanasia
Ability to remain calm and effective in emergency situations
Basic proficiency with computers; ability to learn and use cloud-based shelter management software for daily recordkeeping
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods on hard surfaces with minimal sedentary work
Ability to bend, twist, kneel, and squat frequently throughout the shift
Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift
Ability to handle dogs of all sizes on leash, including dogs weighing over 100 pounds
Ability to work in confined spaces including animal kennels and housing areas
Ability to work safely on wet and slippery floor surfaces throughout the shift

Nice To Haves

Shelter medicine experience preferred
Fear Free Shelter certified or become Fear Free Shelter certified within 60 days of employment

Responsibilities

Promoting the physical and emotional wellness of both shelter animals and community owned pets through innovative programs and services and compassionate veterinary care.
Practicing medicine with minimal patron contact responsibilities.
Implementing fear-free strategies to improve the emotional experience of the animals in our care.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance - base plan premiums are 100% paid by Foothills Animal Shelter for employee-only coverage
Short-term disability, life insurance, accident and critical illness plans, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, and health savings account options available
Retirement plan with 4% employer match and immediate vesting
Three weeks of vacation time earned on an accrual basis
Paid sick leave earned on an accrual basis
Six paid holidays
Four floating holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to Shelter VIN membership
PLIT insurance reimbursement
DEA license reimbursement
CO vet license reimbursement
CE reimbursement of $1,125 annually (or $2,250 bi-annually if preferred)
Paid time to attend CE
Relocation allowance
Public service student loan forgiveness qualified employer