Job

Veterinarian

Location Washington, DC 20037
Date Posted July 03, 2023
Job ID 10136
Employment Type Direct Hire
Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Veterinarian for immediate hire for our client, a world-renowned animal sanctuary dedicated to rescuing and protecting over 40 different animal species. This is a full-time direct-hire opportunity located in Texas.

As the Veterinarian, you will bring your passion for animals, collaborative attitude and strong skillset to provide daily routine and emergency veterinary care to all onsite residents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provides daily clinical veterinary medical care includig treatment of routine and emergency cases and capture of animals for medical evaluations, emergency escape, surgery, or release.
  • Play a key role in maintaining the veterinary externship/internship program, providing training and mentorship to veterinary interns and externs in medicine, nutrition, surgery, chemical capture, euthanasia, emergency response, communications, and ranch operations. 
  • Designs and updates nutrition and diet plans.
  • Oversees the veterinary care team and provides oversight, communications, education, and trainings.
  • Maintains and adheres to protocols and species-specific care programs for animals pertaining to operational standards, chemical capture, anesthetic procedure, equipment, nutrition and diet, and quarantine. 
  • Ensures team is fiscally responsible and remains within budget.
  • Manages documentation for animal transport, permits, reports, casework, and ranch licensing and inspection. Provides supporting documentation to the Legal department for ongoing cases. 
  • Represents the organization in the media, including interviews, debates, expert testimony, and editorial and article writing. 
  • Networks with the local and national veterinary care field via direct partnerships, appearances at conferences and workshops, and conducting clinical research, to maintain relationships with strategic partners and ensure animals receive the best possible care. 
  • Consults with the facilities team on modifications to habitat setups and accessible enclosure construction. 
  • Participates in the emergency preparedness and chemical immobilization program and prepares operating procedures for disaster response, completing required FEMA training as needed. 
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • DVM or VMD degree required.
  •  5+ years of experience in animal care required; equine and large and wild animals preferred.
  • Experience using Zims or other Vetrinary Records Software
  • Supervisory/management experience required.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Texas state Veterinary license.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain up-to-date rabies prophylaxis and titer and TB testing.
  • Willing and able to work a flexible schedule, travel as needed, and be on-call for center emergencies.
  • A valid driver’s license is required, and a clean driving record is strongly preferred, with the ability to demonstrate and maintain a safe driving record while employed.
  • Strong interest in animal protection issues preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This exciting career opportunity allows you to work with a brilliant and thriving team! The pay range for this role is $110 - $130k annually plus a comprehensive benefits package and it is a wonderful opportunity to further develop your career. 


HOW TO APPLY:
For immediate consideration, please submit your resume and more information about your background! Apply today to be considered for this amazing career opportunity with an incredible organization!

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:
Scion Nonprofit Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement and temporary professional staffing. Our track record and recruitment process has made us one of the top recruitment firms in the nation.

We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a Clearly Rated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about us can also be found at www.scionnonprofitstaffing.com. Scion Nonprofit Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and for the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We believe in following best practices and considering all qualified applicants that apply with us.

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