Veterinary Social Worker
About The Position
Are you passionate about supporting clients, students, and staff through the emotional challenges of veterinary care? The College of Veterinary Medicine at Iowa State University is seeking a Veterinary Social Worker to join our team. This role is integral to promoting emotional well-being for clients, students, and staff within a fast-paced veterinary hospital environment. We’re looking for someone who is empathetic, collaborative, and committed to fostering resilience and wellness. You’ll work closely with faculty, veterinary staff, house officers, students, and clients, serving as a vital resource for emotional support and wellness initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
Nice To Haves
- Degree related to Social Work
- Experience in grief counseling, mental health support, or crisis intervention.
- Experience with veterinary social work, the human-animal bond, and issues related to pet loss.
- Experience designing, implementing, and evaluating wellness programs, workshops, and educational materials.
- Experience creating and conducting structured training sessions for staff, students, or clients on topics such as communication, empathy, and coping strategies.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct clinical support to clients during difficult situations such as euthanasia or major medical interventions, and facilitate workshops and support groups on coping with pet illness and loss.
- Develop and implement wellness programming for faculty, staff, and house officers, including crisis intervention, peer support programs, and wellness resources.
- Offer instructional support for students and interns through counseling, mentorship, and wellness workshops; supervise practicum students and interns.
- Maintain accurate documentation and create educational materials and resources for clients and staff on grief, mental health, and the human-animal bond.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, Human Resources, and hospital leadership to enhance overall well-being and hospital functioning.
Benefits
- Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
- Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
- Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
- Life insurance and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Various voluntary benefits and discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing program
- Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
