Staff Veterinarian – Mobile Clinic

Arizona Humane Society • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Humane Society is seeking a full time Staff Veterinarian to join our Healthy Tails Mobile Clinic and make a difference in the lives of pets and their families! If you're passionate about veterinary medicine and want to make a meaningful impact beyond the traditional clinic setting, we'd love to have you on our team! Continue reading to learn more!
The Arizona Humane Society's Healthy Tails Mobile Clinic (HTMC) is an essential part of our public clinic services, providing low-cost veterinary care to communities that may otherwise have limited access. Services include wellness exams, vaccinations, preventatives, diagnostics, high-volume spay/neuter, and general medical appointments. By bringing care directly into the community including Phoenix area events and visits to Native lands throughout Arizona. HTMC helps increase access to veterinary care, prevent the spread of disease, and support a One Health approach.
This position follows a 4-day work week and requires travel throughout and outside the Phoenix metro area. Some trips may require the team to be out of town for up to seven days. The Staff Veterinarian will evaluate patients, perform physical exams, determine appropriate diagnostics and treatments within AHS's spectrum of care, and communicate treatment plans with clients. The veterinarian must be comfortable performing 30–40 high-volume spay/neuter surgeries per day in a variety of settings and conditions, as well as other procedures such as amputations, gastrotomies, cystotomies, wound care, and enucleations. The role also includes mentoring staff, volunteers, and veterinary externs, working in other AHS clinics as needed, and serving as a compassionate front line ambassador for AHS.
Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate electronic medical records, monitoring and documenting controlled substances in accordance with DEA requirements, advising leadership on clinic activities and opportunities for improvement, and completing continuing education requirements for Arizona DVM license renewal. All Mobile Clinic team members are required to drive the mobile clinic as needed and are designated as safety sensitive positions.

Requirements

• One year of experience in a veterinary practice, with an emphasis on surgery skills and spectrum of care.
• Must possess above-average surgical skills and a humane attitude toward animals and people.
• Good communication skills are necessary.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have an acceptable driving record and the ability to pass drug and background screenings to be insured as an AHS driver.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience in Community Medicine, with a focus on Access to Care, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients
• Perform physical exams
• Determine appropriate diagnostics and treatments within AHS's spectrum of care
• Communicate treatment plans with clients
• Performing 30–40 high-volume spay/neuter surgeries per day in a variety of settings and conditions
• Performing other procedures such as amputations, gastrotomies, cystotomies, wound care, and enucleations
• Mentoring staff, volunteers, and veterinary externs
• Working in other AHS clinics as needed
• Serving as a compassionate front line ambassador for AHS
• Maintaining accurate electronic medical records
• Monitoring and documenting controlled substances in accordance with DEA requirements
• Advising leadership on clinic activities and opportunities for improvement
• Completing continuing education requirements for Arizona DVM license renewal
• Drive the mobile clinic as needed

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO program
• Up to 8 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed