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Veterinarian Position

The Position

The Animal Resource Center of the Inland Empire is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced individual to join the organization as a Veterinarian. The Veterinarian will be responsible for supervising subordinate clinical staff and providing oversight and guidance on the health and well-being of animals housed at the Animal Resource Center's shelter.

Under general direction, the Veterinarian will supervise and direct the operation of the veterinary services team; perform veterinary services including spay/neuter surgeries; examine and determine preventative medical care and treatments for shelter animals and stray animal emergency cases; vaccinate; and provide oversight for the security and dispensing of drugs and ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations.

The Ideal Candidate will possess premiere customer service skills, a growth mindset, strong communication and interpersonal skills, strong teamwork skills, a compassionate approach to animal care, and comprehensive knowledge of veterinary care services.

Qualification Guidelines

Education: Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited school of veterinary medicine recognized by the California Veterinary Medical Board as sufficient for licensure in the State of California to practice as a veterinarian.

Experience: Three years of recent professional clinical experience in a professional animal medicine practice, working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal care setting.

Licenses: Must possess a valid license to practice Veterinary Medicine issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Continuous upward and downward flexion of the neck, sufficient manual dexterity to assist in hands-on care of animals, standing for significant lengths of time, frequent walking, bending and twisting of neck, bending and twisting of waist, squatting, simple grasping, reaching above and below shoulder level, and lifting and carrying of animals weighing up to 50 pounds.

How to Apply

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