Associate Veterinarian

Humane Society of Sheboygan County, Inc.; Sheboygan (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid DVM licensure

Paid time off

Job summary

The Humane Society of Sheboygan County, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Staff Veterinarian to provide on-site medical care and spay/neuter services for shelter animals. The ideal candidate should possess a DVM degree, be licensed (or able to obtain a license) in Wisconsin, and hold DEA licensure. Responsibilities include examining animals, performing surgeries, and maintaining medical records.

The role requires exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, with a passion for animal welfare. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and continuing education allowance.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a DVM degree and be licensed (or have the ability to obtain a license) to practice in Wisconsin.
• Candidates must possess DEA licensure for controlled substances.
• Experience with shelter medicine and HQHVSN surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine and treat a variety of illnesses and injuries.
• Perform spay/neuter surgeries and diagnostic testing.
• Communicate medical plans and ensure follow-up care for shelter animals.

Skills

Pediatric spay/neuter

Large dog surgeries

Exceptional communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with small animals

Education

DVM degree

DEA licensure

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: The Humane Society of Sheboygan County (HSSC) is a 501(c)3 organization providing shelter and medical care for over 2,500 animals each year. HSSC intakes animals from Sheboygan County, overpopulated facilities, and hoarding/neglect cases. It provides a low-cost spay/neuter program to the public and a TNR program.

HSSC is searching for a Staff Veterinarian to provide on-site medical care and spay/neuter services to our shelter animals and is comfortable in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must be comfortable with pediatric spay/neuter, in heat spays, pregnant spays, feral cat spay/neuter, large dog surgeries, as well as other medical procedures. Additionally, HSSC occasionally houses small animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters and birds so some experience with small animals is preferred.

Responsibilities include: examining and treating a variety of illnesses and injuries; performing spay/neuter surgeries (HQHVSN experience a plus); diagnostic testing; communicating medical plans and ensuring follow up care for shelter animals; adhering to contagious disease protocols; performing occasional euthanasia; keeping thorough medical records; providing input on and updating medical protocols; and staying within budgetary guidelines by using effective and efficient medical judgement.

Candidates must adhere to and maintain the established standards in accordance with shelter and state policy, and help our animals stay as comfortable as possible while in our care, in accordance with the duties or limitations set by the Wisconsin Veterinary Examining Board.

Candidates must possess a DVM degree and be licensed (or have the ability to obtain a license) to practice in the State of Wisconsin. Candidates must possess (or have the ability to obtain) DEA licensure for controlled substances. Candidates must be a team player with extraordinary communication and problem‑solving skills and have a passion for both animals and people. Previous shelter medicine and HQHVSN surgery experience preferred, but we will train the right candidate.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate safe and appropriate animal handling and restraint.
• Minimize disease transmission by adhering to safety and biosecurity protocols.
• Ensure prompt and accurate entries of medical information in shelter management system.
• Dispense medications as needed.
• Communicate with and educate shelter staff, volunteers, and fosters regarding veterinary-related information, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear for extended periods of time. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee will be required to handle, restrain, lift and have contact with a variety of animals.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to and comes in close contact with a variety of animals; therefore, the employee cannot be allergic to these animals or must have ability to control those allergies.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee must be able to bend and use legs, arm, and back muscles without discomfort.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• Radiation equipment is in use on-site.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may potentially be exposed to zoonotic disease, encounter scenarios of animal suffering or abuse, and be witness to humane euthanasia / cremation process / animal death.

BENEFITS

• Health insurance (optional vision and dental)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Continuing Education allowance
• Paid DVM licensure
• Paid DEA licensure
• Paid time off
• PSLF qualifying organization

Work Location: In person