Employment Type : Full-Time
Description: The Dumb Friends League has an opening for a Veterinarian in Shelter Veterinary Services at the Leslie A. Malone Center. Join a great team of professionals who are excited about the mission. Diverse work including clinical, surgical and client facing appointments (foster and adoptive families). Influence the next generation of technicians, assistants, and veterinarians through various schools and training programs throughout the country. Be inspired to increase your own capabilities in a fast-paced environment where every day is different! Working in partnership with other teams, you will help prevent and alleviate animal suffering and homelessness. The League offers competitive pay and amazing benefits. The schedule for this role is two 10-hour shifts, including Saturdays. Responsibilities People Care People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and League business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns. Competencies Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Organizational competencies apply to all jobs at the League; position competencies are specific to this position. Organizational Key Competencies Position Key Competencies Work Conditions and Physical Requirements Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation. Shifts are four 10-hour shifts, Saturday required Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits. Full Time Compensation: Starting at $90,000 annually (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity) Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required Preferred
We have compassion and care about our employees, our volunteers, and the community. In a continued effort to ensure the safety of our employees, volunteers, and community members, all Dumb Friends League employees are required to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, or have an approved medical or religious exemption. New employees will be required to provide attestation to their status upon hire or have an approved medical or religious exemption. For questions, reach out to a member of the Human Resources team at jobs@ddfl.org.