Shelter Veterinarian

Great Plains Spca•Merriam, KS

7d•$90,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Great Plains SPCA is hiring a full-time Shelter Veterinarian in Merriam, Kansas. The veterinarian provides medical care for shelter animals in support of the organization’s adoption, outreach, and community-pet programs. The role covers surgical and general care caseloads as well as critical emergencies in a fast-paced environment offering a broad range of animal care, procedures, and treatments. The veterinarian practices in compliance with applicable veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws, maintains complete medical records and drug logs, and provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment. The role also includes surgery and dental procedures, collaboration with staff and volunteers, animal handling, and other shelter duties. The schedule is Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday, with flexibility for spay/neuter clinic events, on-call support, and rotating holiday coverage. Great Plains SPCA is a mission-driven organization serving approximately 7,000 animals and 500,000 residents annually. The position is exempt and at-will. The stated annual salary range is $90,000–$120,000 for full-time employment; pay is prorated based on regularly scheduled hours.

Requirements

Degree completion in Veterinary Medicine.
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Kansas and eligible for a DEA license.
Strong customer service skills, including advanced internal and external customer service skills.
Ability to solve problems medically and professionally.
Ability to work within a team and willingness to coach and be coached about medical practices and procedures.
Excellent time-management and communication skills.
Self-starter and independent problem solver who wants to contribute as part of a team.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to handle and restrain animals weighing up to 100 pounds.
Ability to lift 50 pounds to waist height.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, lift, stoop, carry, and reach.
Competence with computers and programs such as Internet and web-based programs, Microsoft Office, Excel, Clover, DaySmart, and PetPoint.

Nice To Haves

Dental-procedure experience; training is available for candidates willing to learn.

Responsibilities

Practice shelter veterinary medicine in compliance with the State Veterinary Practice Act and applicable federal and state controlled-substance laws.
Maintain appropriate medical records and ensure the team maintains complete records meeting practice quality-control guidelines.
Provide professional and efficient service, including prescribing and administering preventive care, diagnosing diseases and injuries, and treating pets.
Provide consistent, accurate, and proactive diagnosis and treatment plans to staff and volunteers.
Prescribe and administer drugs and vaccines as appropriate.
Perform surgeries and dental procedures as needed using standard medical instruments and equipment.
Promote the safety of pets, clients, and associates by ensuring safe restraint practices and maintaining clean, sterile, and organized treatment, exam, and laboratory areas.
Address and resolve concerns arising from the medical care of a pet.
Maintain drug logs in accordance with DEA and DOA requirements.
Participate in assigned shelter duties, including daily animal handling, and support the organization’s mission and commitment to compassionate care.
Perform other shelter duties as assigned.
Provide on-call support and participate in rotating holiday coverage.