Staff Veterinarian

Maryland SPCA•Baltimore, MD

11d•$98,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland SPCA is an innovative dynamic organization that focuses on improving the lives of pets and people in our community. This position will work closely with an experienced team including three staff veterinarians, two department managers, five licensed veterinary technicians, and over ten other medical support staff with limited turnover and multiple decades worth of combined experience. The veterinary team provides medical oversight and surgeries to shelter pets in care at our facility, as well as a large volunteer foster program that houses hundreds of pets per month. The veterinary team also provides spay and neuter surgeries for public pets as well as wellness care for occasional community clinics. The shelter has in-house CBC and chemistry machines, digital radiographs, and the ability to request ultrasounds as needed. We have an extensive benefits package including full-time benefits for 30 hours of work. This includes medical benefits, $2,500 CE financial allowance including additional time, generous paid time off, holidays, monthly contribution towards student loans, PSLF eligible, paid state license and DEA fees, plus many other benefits listed below. If you feel strongly about helping pets in your community and working in a supportive, flexible, and energetic environment, please apply now. If you have questions or concerns about what working at a shelter could be like contact us for a tour and to meet our staff. We pride ourselves in the work that we do together as a team, and we can’t wait to show it off to anyone that may be interested in helping us get it done.

Requirements

1-3 years of relevant small animal veterinary experience including medicine and surgery. New graduates with an interest in shelter medicine welcome to apply. Mentorship available.
Proficient in high-quality, high-volume sterilization surgeries for cats and dogs.
Maintain an active Maryland Veterinary License, Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance License, and Professional Liability Insurance Policy
No sanctions with the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
Able to exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the animals and the MD SPCA.
Strong interpersonal, collaborative and team-building skills
Positive attitude and ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations
Commitment to and enthusiasm for the mission, programs and services of the Maryland SPCA
Standing or walking 8 or more hours per day with frequent bending, stooping and reaching
Able to see fine details in a variety of situations
Must have a reasonable degree of agility to move through tightly cramped areas in various situations
Possess excellent eye-hand coordination
Physically capable of performing all duties, including moderately heavy work like lifting/transporting pets of 50+ pounds

Nice To Haves

Humane Alliance training preferred.
Experience and knowledge in dentistry is preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Perform on average 25-30 spay/neuter surgeries a day
Perform spay/neuter surgeries for public and shelter-owned pets, including pediatric and pregnant animals.
Perform needed surgeries on shelter pets not limited to soft tissue, amputations, dentistry, etc.
Document surgical procedures in medical records, with clear plan if needed
Practice veterinary medicine from a shelter medicine perspective in accordance with Maryland SPCA policies.
Create clear diagnostic plans and treatment plans for sick/ailing shelter patients within our resources
Maintain complete and clear medical records
See appointments with foster pets, follow up with foster staff members and foster parents
Collaborate with other staff veterinarians to achieve best practices by giving input on current and new protocols
Work in conjunction with the behavior team to ensure the mental well-being of shelter residents
Attend weekly vet rounds and staff meetings as needed

Benefits

full-time benefits for 30 hours of work. This includes medical benefits, $2,500 CE financial allowance including additional time, generous paid time off, holidays, monthly contribution towards student loans, PSLF eligible, paid state license and DEA fees
Paid time off with increases to PTO accrual happening at 1 year, 3 years, 5 years and 10 years
Carry over and buy back options for paid time off
8 paid Federal holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and a day paid to celebrate your birthday
Medical, dental, and vision plans offered 1 st of the month following 30 days of employment
Employer funded HRA for those on the MD SPCA medical plan ($4,000 for employee/$8,000 for family)
Employer paid Employee Assistance Program
Employer paid $25,000 Life AD&D coverage
AFLAC policies with rate guarantee and portability
401(k) and Roth retirement options through Mutual of America
Discounts on pet food and prescription diet
Discounted vaccines and preventatives provided to staff throughout the year
Paid bereavement leave, including a day of paid leave for the loss of a personal pet
Education assistance program offering up to $250 reimbursement every six months
Paid education and development opportunities throughout the year
Employee of the month and anniversary recognition
Employee referral program
Gym membership discount
Branded uniform tops (or scrubs for medical staff) provided
Part time colleagues working 20 or more hours are eligible for some benefits including paid hours for holidays and bereavement as well as reduced PTO accruals. Colleagues must work 30 hours per week to be eligible for health benefits.
Veterinarians (30+ hours per week) receive 160 hours of PTO front-loaded into their available time-bank from their date of hire. Although we will do our best to accommodate pre-planned time off requests, we do ask that time-off be limited in your first 90 days to facilitate a structured training schedule. After your first year of employment, you will transition to a bi-weekly accrual schedule for PTO.
MD SPCA is committed to assisting Veterinarians with several costs by providing the following: AVMA membership MD State Vet License MD CDS license PLIT/Malpractice VIN membership ASV membership Spay/Neuter Alliance Training Program (ASPCA) Up to $3,000 contribution toward eligible, qualified student loans Up to $2,500 annual Continuing Education allowance after one year of employment