Come work for Animal Humane Society as a Clinic Veterinarian where caring for animals isn’t just a job – it’s our passion. We are on a mission to compassionately and responsibly create a more humane world for animals and their people.
Why work as a Clinic Veterinarian at AHS?
Our Clinic Veterinarians have the opportunity to help pets get the care they need, regardless of economic circumstances. Our Pet Clinics are community clinics committed to providing high-quality veterinary services open to everyone with affordable standard fees and additional discounts based on income. Knowing that we're making a real difference in our community feels amazing. We're all about teamwork here, whether it's brainstorming treatment plans or collaborating on a difficult case. The fulfillment we get from knowing we've helped a pet or eased a worried owner's mind is what makes this important job so special. Not only that, but as a Veterinarian at AHS, you would have work life balance.
Here's our approach:
- We believe that every pet deserves access to exceptional care, regardless of economic circumstances.
- We practice relationship-focused care with our clients, communicating in a non-judgmental and empathetic manner.
- We use a spectrum of care approach to provide high-quality medical care.
- We have a highly supportive, collaborative, and deeply committed group of professionals.
Here's what our full-service general practices clinics offer:
- Medical and preventative care, general surgery, dentistry, and high-quality/high-volume spay-neuter services to pets in the community.
- Affordable standard fees and additional discounts based on income.
- Well-equipped clinic with in-house laboratory capabilities, x-rays, dental x-rays, and ultrasounds.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth on all levels.
- A great team of veterinary professional support staff, including a role dedicated to training.
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off (accrual based on # of hours worked each pay period)
- 4 floating holidays (# of days per year is based on start date)
- 401K 4% company match
- Several additional benefits for Veterinarians, such as CE budget and CE comp time
Schedule: Full-time
Set schedule of 4 x 10 hours shifts per week
Shift times: 7:00am - 5:30pm. Weekdays only. No Saturdays or Sundays or on-call.
- Regular, predictable attendance, punctuality, and availability to work during operational hours.
- May be required to work at a different site or in shelter based on department needs.
- May be required to attend occasional offsite all-staff meetings and events.
- Attend and participate in regular team meetings and 1:1 meetings with direct leader.
Job Summary:
The Clinic Veterinarian provides professional recommendations, medical treatment, and surgical procedures to ensure the health of external customer animals and assists with shelter animal care as needed.
Essential Functions:
Veterinary Care:
- Conduct comprehensive physical examinations, vaccinations, and routine medical procedures on customer animals, adhering to AHS protocols and policies.
- Perform High-Quality, High-Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN), general surgeries, and dental procedures.
- Collaborate with customers to develop accessible plans to diagnose and treat medical conditions, preventative care, and provide recommendations for follow-up care.
- Assist with shelter animals as needed.
Communication and Culture:
- Communicate in a positive and professional manner with customers, other employees, and volunteers.
- Understand and interpret animal body language.
- Educate customers on available preventative care and treatment options using non-judgmental communication and a spectrum of care approach.
- Collaborate with veterinary team to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care of customer animals.
- Actively participate in team meetings.
- Collaborate with other departments and assist as needed.
- Promote a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion to make AHS a welcome environment for all.
Leadership Support:
- Work in daily cooperation with management staff as the leadership team for that site.
Record Keeping:
- Update and maintain animal records in E-Vet, meeting all requirements of the Practice Act when treating customer animals.
- Ensure all controlled substances are recorded and used in accordance with DEA regulations.
Technology:
- Manage and view work schedule in Makeshift.
- Clock in and out of shifts using Paycor, if applicable.
- Monitor AHS email and other messaging software.
Other duties as assigned.
Additional Information:
Work Environment
- Work environment can be dirty, wet, warm, and humid.
- Exposure to pests such as fleas and ticks.
- Possibility of being bitten or scratched.
- Exposure to unpleasant odors, chemicals, and noises, including barking.
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Minnesota required.
- At least 1 year of clinical and surgical experience preferred.
Skills:
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Strong multitasking, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with computers, specifically a working knowledge of Microsoft products.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift, carry, and handle animals and other items up to 50 lbs. unassisted. For animals and other items over 50 lbs., assistance from other team members is required.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
Emotional Demands:
- Must be comfortable with the emotional aspect of work in the veterinary field and be emotionally resilient.
- Must be comfortable handling a variety of animals with a wide range of behavioral and medical needs, including the use of humane euthanasia.
Transportation
- Reliable transportation required.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required for this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Benefits
About AHS
Every year, Animal Humane Society provides direct care and services to help thousands of animals in need across Minnesota.
As one of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, AHS is transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities. From innovative medical and behavior programs to investments in outreach and advocacy, we're advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Why Work Here
- Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
- Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
- Work-life balance
- Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care and pet supplies
- Health insurance coverage for full-time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible savings account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid benefits for full-time staff include the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death & dismemberment insurance, short-term disability
- Support for student loans: we are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
- Mental Health and Counseling Support: all employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program with 3 free counseling sessions per year
- 401k with 4% company match for part-time and full-time staff
- Nine paid holidays for full-time staff
- Paid floating holidays for part-time and full-time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
- Paid Time Off for part-time and full-time staff (amount is based on hours worked and FTE status)
- Paid parent leave for full-time staff
Our Organizational Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As an organization dedicated to making the world a more humane and compassionate place for animals, we know that people are at the heart of all that we do. Animal Humane Society's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity is essential to our mission and shapes our culture, our work, and the services we provide.
At AHS we embrace and honor the inherent dignity and diverse experiences of our team members, volunteers, board members, partners, clients, and visitors, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ability, or income. Working together to instill equity and inclusivity within our organization will allow us to better serve the people and animals of Minnesota and ultimately have a positive impact on animals in our care.
