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Veterinarian (PRN)
Medical San Diego County, California
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Description
San Diego Humane Society is hiring Per Required Need (PRN) Veterinarians for our Shelter Medicine team!
How you’ll impact our mission:
San Diego Humane Society provides vital services to animals and people by sheltering and adopting animals, investigating animal cruelty and neglect, inspiring compassion in people through education, pet-assisted therapy and much more. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to provide high quality medical services in efficient manner and care for a variety of well, sick and injured animals, including high volume/high quality spay and neuters. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.
What’s in it for you?
At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place whereeveryperson – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.
As an employee you’ll enjoy:
Competitive pay and paid time-off
Comprehensive training and well-being programs
403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
…and so much more!
What you’ll do:
Responsible for medical examinations, medical care and monitoring of the health and welfare of animals in the care of SDHS, animals from contract agencies, and privately owned animals participating in our community programs. Spay and neuter surgeries are performed daily, and additional soft tissue and orthopedic surgery as needed
Evaluate and make recommendations for, and perform humane euthanasia of suffering or unhealthy animals according to SDHS policies and protocols
Work at SDHS sponsored clinics, on-site or in the community, inside or outside of normal business hours, and help cover between SDHS campuses as directed by Medical Director/Hospital Director
Prepare documentation and provide expertise to Humane Law Enforcement on-site, in field and in court
Participate in SDHS education programs by mentoring externs and interns
What we’re looking for:
DVM/VMD degree from accredited university, and ability to obtain a veterinary license in state of CA required. Must obtain permanent CA veterinary license within one (1) year of appointment.
Completion of internship experience in the field of veterinary medicine, or more than one year of experience working as a DVM is preferred.
At least one (1) year experience working as a DVM required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.
Location & Hours: We may have opportunities available at the following campuses: El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, San Diego. This position works a Per Required Need (PRN) variable schedule.
Pay: The hourly rate for this position is $75.00 per hour.