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Want to do meaningful work while making a competitive salary? Our mission is to keep pets and families together – we believe that no pet should suffer for financial reasons. Apply now!
This may just be your most rewarding job ever! Options Veterinary Care nonprofit clinic is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our team of veterinary professionals who provide quality, affordable veterinary care to pets who would otherwise suffer without. Options is a collaborative, professional environment where your time and expertise will be valued. We encourage work/life balance and offer flexible schedules.
Options predominantly serves senior citizens, disabled veterans and low-income families who cannot otherwise afford veterinary care for beloved pets. There are no emergency or late-night shifts and no expectation to upsell products. Compensation and benefits are competitive.
Responsibilities include:
- Examine animals to assess general physical condition and detect/determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
- Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Prioritize traumatic injuries and serious illnesses to ensure that all animals receive time sensitive care.
- Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
- Inoculate animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
- Cultivate positive relationships with clients and their animals through communication. Counsel clients about the conditions/deaths of their pets or about euthanasia decisions for their pets.
- Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.
- Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, general care, medical conditions, or treatment options.
- Establish/conduct quarantine/testing procedures that prevent the spread of diseases to other animals or to humans and that comply with applicable government regulations.
- Euthanize animals.
- Determine protocols for medical procedures.
- Maintain timely and accurate records.
- Train and oversee staff members who handle or care for animals.
- Work with the clinic managers to ensure quality healthcare operations.
- Maintain up-to-date medical and professional knowledge and skills.
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university
- Nevada veterinary license
- Three years of experience in a veterinary clinic preferred.
- Live in greater Reno/Sparks, Nevada area or willing to relocate.
