Shelter & Community Clinic Veterinarian

About the role

This is a 40 hour/week exempt position with daytime hours. The MSPCA-Angell is offering a unique opportunity for a veterinarian to join our progressive veterinary team serving both community animals in need and shelter animals. As a Shelter and Community Clinic Veterinarian, you'll be providing medical care required to assure and maintain the health of the animals in the shelter as well as those treated through community clinic programs; working alongside leadership from other departments to maintain overall population health, capacity, and flow. 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. Joining MSPCA-Angell means being part of a dynamic, passionate team from various specialties - including veterinarians, techs, animal behavior, adoptions, foster, and operations. Our clinic provides medical care to the animals at our Boston Adoption Center as well as low cost spay/neuter and acute outpatient veterinary care for owned pets. The MSPCA-Angell is one of the oldest and respected humane organizations in the world, and working in an environment that clearly delivers on its mission of advancing the health and welfare of animals adds an important dimension to our work. At our Boston Adoption Center, we care for over 2,000 animals each year with a 92% live release rate. If you are interested in working for an organization where your work can make a difference in your community and beyond, this may be the career you are looking for. Enjoy the diverse culture, arts & entertainment of the Merrimack Valley and spend weekends ocean-side or hiking on scenic mountain trails! At our Methuen Adoption Center and Clinic you will be working and collaborating with Angell Animal Medical Center veterinarians.

Responsibilities

• Providing medical care to assure and maintain the health of shelter animals and those treated through community clinic programs.
• Working alongside leadership from other departments to maintain overall population health, capacity, and flow.
• Reporting to the Director of Veterinary Medicine & Community Initiatives.
• Gaining exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice, with emphasis on high volume spay/neuter, urgent outpatient surgery, and infectious disease control.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine.
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts veterinary license.
• Controlled substance license.
• Federal DEA license.
• Experience in shelter medicine or other high-volume setting preferred.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine (or better).

Benefits

• Relocation allowance
• Paid professional memberships, licensure, PLIT, VIN and DEA license
• Annual CE allowance
• Generous Paid Time Off