What are the responsibilities and job description for the ER VETERINARIAN position at Home Fur Good?
Home Fur Good Vision, Mission, and Values
Our Vision …is to eliminate euthanasia of treatable and adoptable cats and dogs in Arizona
Our Mission …is to provide quality medical care, adoption placements, promote spay / neuter procedures, and provide outreach education for pet owners
Our Values
- Integrity - Demonstrate honesty, respect for others and trustworthiness in all we do.
- Community Service - Improve the lives of animals and people by striving to exceed our commitments.
- Accountability - Take personal responsibility for our commitments, actions and results.
- Teamwork - Work together to accelerate Home Fur Good’s successful pursuit of our Vision and Mission.
- Innovation - Adapt to and create change in pursuit of our success.
- Communication - Use open and honest forms of communication to strengthen relationships.
- Personal Growth - Continually acquire knowledge, skills and expertise.
- Excellence - Deliver exceptional value and quality in everything we do.
At the core of Home Fur Good’s Vision and Mission are; the rescue, care, and adoption of dogs and cats to loving, permanent homes. The care of the animals we rescue, the quality of the experience for our animals, adopters, volunteers, donors, & staff, and our Vision and Mission are dependent on safely and effectively managing this cycle of rescue, care, and adoption.
Do you want to make a difference for pet care in the community and drive quality care at a highly regarded dog and cat rescue.
Job Description :
The shelter Veterinarian will be responsible for overseeing medical care of Home Fur Good’ s cats and dogs through their journey from intake to adoption, overseeing Home Fur Good’s onsite Vaccine and Dental Clinics, and providing leadership, direction and supervision to all members of the clinic staff. Due to the nature of the shelter setting, availability for consults and emergencies outside of working hours will be necessary.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities :
Qualifications :
Must be currently licensed in the state of Arizona to practice veterinary medicine. DVM degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Must be qualified and eligible to obtain DEA license and premise license. Experience in high volume shelter medicine preferred. Minimum of 2 years of verifiable veterinary experience working in an animal shelter or public intake facility.
Must be able to perform soft tissue surgery including laceration repair, mass removal, enucleation and spay / neuter surgery.
Reports to Home Fur Good’s board of directors.
Employment Type : Full Time
Bonus / Commission : No