Mobile Staff Veterinarian

Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence.

Mobile Staff Veterinarian

SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH

Investing in our staff is important to us! We want you to learn new skills and grow into the role. We are a large, non-profit organization with growth opportunities across many departments.

PAWS UP FOR GREAT BENEFITS!

• Competitive pay including Holiday pay, paid time off, and bereavement pay
• Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Affordable Medical plans for employee and family
• Medical, Vision, Free Employee Dental
• Health Savings Account and telemedicine options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company vesting
• Employer paid short term disability, long term disability and life insurance with buy up coverage available
• Employee Assistance Program, providing free services every quarter such as confidential counseling and financial services

Position Overview

You, like us, pursued veterinary medicine because of a passion for helping pets and their people. The mobile clinic is an essential part of the Arizona Humane Society. As part of organization's public clinics, it provides low-cost veterinary care within the community. These services include wellness exams, vaccines, preventatives, diagnostics, spay/neuter and general medical appointments. Providing these services within the community increases the availability of veterinary care, protects the pets from spreading disease and is a key piece in one-health.

HTMC focuses providing care to those that otherwise do not have access. Events are held in the Phoenix area as well as on native lands around the state. The schedule is a 4-day workweek, and requires travel in and outside of the Phoenix Metro-area. Occasionally, trips may require the team to be out of town for up to seven days, depending on the location.

Essential Functions

Mobile Clinic -

• Mobile team members are front-line ambassadors for AHS. Team members must be able to work well with others and have compassion for the work we do in the community.
• Evaluate animals brought in for appointments. Perform physical exams; determine appropriate diagnostics, and treatment, keeping spectrum of care in mind.
• Communicate patient's needs and treatments with clients.
• Be familiar with HQHVSN techniques and be comfortable performing 30-40 surgeries a day in various settings.
• Be familiar with other types of surgeries, including amputations, gastrotomy, cystotomy, wound care, enucleations etc.
• Be comfortable working in various conditions, including heat and cold.
• Mentor veterinary externs as they rotate through the various clinics of AHS.
• Be willing to work in other AHS clinics as the need arises.
• Be able to drive the Mobile unit to locations as needed.

Administrative -

• Maintain all medical records using computer based medical notes.
• Monitor, dispense and log controlled substances according to standards established by the DEA.
• Be the mentor by teaching staff, volunteers and externs.
• Advise VP of Animal Welfare and Medical Services of clinic activities and recommend possible changes to upgrade the services.
• Attend seminars to satisfy continuing education requirements for Arizona D.V.M. license renewal.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

Education / Certifications / Licenses:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine OR Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree and licensed to practice in Arizona.
• One year of experience in a veterinary practice with emphasis on surgery skills/ spectrum of care.
• Must possess above average surgery skills and a humane attitude towards animals and people.
• Good communications skills are necessary.
• Knowledge/ experience in Community Medicine and focus on Access to Care a plus.

Experience:

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Language - Able to speak, read, write and understand English.

Mathematical - Basic

Technical - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Explorer; able to learn other software programs as necessary. Proficiency with or able to learn/use Chameleon software (for use with animals in a shelter environment).

Other:

Regular attendance, punctuality and access to reliable transportation required.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. The work environment will consist of outdoors and within the mobile unit.

Additional Information:

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check is required.