Veterinarian

The Animal Foundation • Las Vegas, NV

2h • $120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Animal Foundation is seeking motivated Shelter Medicine Veterinarians to provide care for shelter and/or client-owned animals. The role includes shelter medicine, surgery, spay/neuter procedures, and disease-control protocols. Depending on the position and the veterinarian’s interests and experience, the work may emphasize high-volume spay/neuter surgery or shelter medicine and herd health. The veterinarian works with licensed veterinary technicians and veterinary assistants in a clinic equipped with three surgical suites, ultrasound, digital radiography, in-house blood work, and referral options for advanced cases. The organization is an open-admission shelter that cares for animals regardless of health, temperament, age, or species, and practices the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and Fear Free Sheltering. The organization welcomes both new graduates seeking to develop shelter-medicine knowledge and experienced practitioners who can share their expertise.

Requirements

• Be flexible and compassionate toward people and animals.
• Be driven to consistently do your best.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to shelter and/or client-owned animals.
• Perform shelter medicine and spay/neuter surgeries.
• Follow and support disease-control protocols.
• Depending on the position, focus on high-volume spay/neuter surgery or shelter medicine and herd health.
• Work as part of a team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistants.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus, paid in installments and discussed upon hiring.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Supplemental insurance options.
• PSLF-eligible employment.
• Paid licensing, DEA, and professional dues.
• Paid liability/malpractice insurance.
• Continuing education stipend.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid holidays.
• Four-day work week with a guaranteed one-hour lunch break.
• 401(k) with employer match for full-time and part-time team members.
• Paid time off (PTO) for full-time and part-time team members.
• Discounts and perks for personal pet care.

What This Job Offers

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