Staff Veterinarian
About The Position
As one of ten shelter staff veterinarians at HSPPR, you will rotate through different tracks daily. You may spend your day performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals, or maybe you are designing life-saving treatment plans, performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals), or perhaps you are providing some much-needed dental care for our shelter animals prior to adoption. One thing is certain, every day is different, offering a new, rewarding challenge! What you will gain from working at HSPPR: · Become part of a team focused on impactful work, while prioritizing the human animal bond and access to veterinary care. · Collaborate and work with our team of ten highly skilled veterinarians in areas of shelter medicine, HQHV spay/neuter, TNR, emergency procedures and dentals, or provide wellness services to the owned animals in our community. · Work in our renovated, fully equipped Colorado Springs shelter clinic. · Use your skills to help fulfill the need in the Pueblo community at our Pueblo shelter, the Pueblo Wellness Clinic, or our mobile unit, the Wellness Waggin'. · Enjoy a busy, but supportive working environment with skilled medical staff aiding you in surgery, patient care and wellness. · Work with a leadership team that is as committed to your wellbeing as we are to animal welfare. · Bring your passion, find your purpose!
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited veterinary medical college – DVM or equivalent.
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.
- At least one year of experience or a successfully completed internship in shelter medicine and/or a high volume spay/neuter clinic.
- Demonstrated aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, and at times unpredictable, environment.
- Demonstrated success in working with a diverse team of professionals, skilled in managing varied relationships and successful at facilitating collaboration and cooperation.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals
- Designing life-saving treatment plans
- Performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals)
- Providing dental care for shelter animals prior to adoption
- Collaborating and working with a team of ten highly skilled veterinarians in areas of shelter medicine, HQHV spay/neuter, TNR, emergency procedures and dentals
- Providing wellness services to the owned animals in our community
Benefits
- $100,000 - $125,000 annual salary depending on experience
- HSPPR is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Flex Bereavement, and Paid Holidays
- Paid 3 weeks Sabbatical leave after completion of 5 years of employment.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Paid CO veterinary licensure
- Paid PLIT
- Annual Memberships for AVMA, Association of Shelter Veterinarians and VIN access
- Paid Continuing Education
- Employer paid Basic Employee Life Insurance
- Annual scrub allowance
- Health Insurance
- 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary
- Dental and vision Plans
- Supplemental Group Life Insurance
- Short and long term disability Insurance
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Direct Deposit
- Personal Pet Perks
- Wellness Programs
- Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
