Lead Shelter & Community Clinic Veterinarian

About the role

The MSPCA-Angell at Nevins Farm in Methuen, MA is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to lead our progressive veterinary team serving both community animals in need and shelter animals. Our clinic provides medical care to the animals at our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen as well as low cost spay/neuter and acute outpatient veterinary care for owned pets. The position reports to the Director of Veterinary Medicine & Community Initiatives and offers exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice, with an emphasis on high volume spay/neuter, urgent outpatient surgery, and infectious disease control. Nevins Farm also offers the unique opportunity to provide care for the shelter animals under the care of our farm team. Joining MSPCA-Angell at Nevins Farm means being part of a dynamic, passionate team from various specialties - including veterinarians, techs, animal behavior, adoptions, foster, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care to shelter and community pets
• Support new and experienced veterinarians
• Foster a positive culture
• Collaborate with Lead Veterinarians at our other locations to have a key voice in protocol and policy development

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a veterinarian in shelter and community medicine practice
• Comfort in managing shelter population health
• Ability to perform high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter and other soft tissue and dental procedures

Qualifications

• Doctorate or better in Veterinary Medicine

Benefits

• Relocation allowance
• Paid professional memberships, licensure, PLIT, VIN and DEA license
• Annual CE allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
• Dental, life and disability insurance
• 403b with employer match
• Flexible Spending Account
• As part of the renowned MSPCA, our shelter is a not-for profit (reduction in your student loans is a possibility) animal hospital
• Employee discounts for pet health care and pet food

Pay

The salary range for the lead position is generally $150,000 - $180,000 and can vary based on skill level and experience.

Schedule

This is a 40 hour/week exempt position with daytime hours.