Description
We have been saving lives for over 150 years!
Charleston Animal Society is seeking an Associate Director of Veterinary Care in the center of the beautiful and charming city of Charleston, SC! Our city has been voted the best city years in a row by top travel magazines. Charleston is the destination for landmarks, arts/culture, restaurants/culinary experiences, and shopping! Plus we have amazing beaches.
Join our team and make a lifesaving impact!
Charleston Animal Society is South Carolina’s largest animal rescue and shelter. Every day we combat cruelty by using innovative, scientifically-based strategies including a large-scale spay/neuter program, a free roaming cat initiative, educational outreach programs that teach our children to be humanitarians and a food bank for pets. We also work with police, prosecutors, and lawmakers to make sure animal cruelty laws are enforced and made stronger. Reaching our goal of maintaining a No Kill community involves a 10-point strategy that we have already been following since 2008, under the guidance of the ASPCA. It includes our massive spay/neuter clinic, our free roaming cat initiative and a dedicated medical fund to treat our most critical cases.
Mentorship for new grads with a seasoned Veterinarian team of over 40 years of Shelter Health and Surgical experience!
Requirements
What we need:
Reporting to the Chief Veterinary Officer, this position supports the Animal Society in achieving the mission and vision through driving the goals and achievements of the Sam Greer Spay/Neuter Clinic and the Simon Greer Mobile Spay/Neuter Clinic. The primary focus will be ensuring spay/neuter goals are met through the daily sterilization of all surgical patients. The quality of patient care is first and foremost. This also includes the maintenance of preventive health programs and medical protocols and ensuring clinic staff are adhering to the proper peri-operative care of the patients. Must be open to periodically working on the spay/neuter mobile unit which will travel throughout the state of South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity, loyalty, and who has the capacity for hard work, perseverance, and resiliency.
Performs efficient and effective high-volume, high-quality (HVHQ) spay and neuter.
- Charleston Animal Society shelter spays and neuters
- South Carolina at-risk shelter spays and neuters
- Pit Bull Type Dog (PBTD) spays and neuters in high-intake areas
- Free Roaming Cat (FRC) spays and neuters
- Public Spays and Neuters
Secondary duties will include overall shelter health management of animals in the care of Charleston Animal Society.
Occasional travel throughout Berkeley and Charleston County, and occasionally the State and Nation.
Must be a self-guided individual requiring minimal supervision.
Charleston Animal Society is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
Primary schedule is Monday - Friday, but may include weekdays and/or weekends, including evenings, as appropriate.
Additionally:
- Weekly Pay (Wednesdays)
- 2 medical plans (CAS pays 80% to 90% of plan premiums)
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Traditional and Roth 401K with a 4% dollar for dollar match
- Company paid life insurance (2x salary), short term and long-term disability and accidental death and dismemberment
- All Federal Holidays off work
- Historically 3 additional Holidays Granted (Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Eve)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Engagement Activities (Parties, etc.)
- Director Level PTO (18 days; 2 years+ 23 days; 5 years+ 28 days)
- Historically Holiday Bonus Given at End of Year
- Company sponsored licensure and CE activities to keep license active
- Opportunity for bonus pay for weekend spay/neuter work (hitting goals of the day)
