Associate Veterinarian

Pet Resource Center

Job Description

ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN
PET RESOURCE CENTER
FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT
APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Are you a veterinarian looking for an opportunity to build something truly impactful?
Spartanburg County Animal Welfare Services is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to help shape
the future of veterinary medicine within our brand-new Spartanburg County Pet Resource
Center!
Our newly constructed facility was designed with animal welfare at the forefront, featuring a
modern, fully equipped veterinary clinic with state-of-the-art equipment, advanced diagnostic
technology, and comprehensive medical resources. Available equipment includes portable
ultrasound, surgical suction, digital full-body radiography, mobile anesthesia units, advanced
surgical monitoring systems, and IDEXX in-house laboratory equipment, along with a wide
range of additional tools and resources to support daily clinical needs. The clinic offers dedicated
surgical and treatment spaces designed to support efficient workflows, comprehensive patient
care, and a variety of veterinary procedures. With access to modern technology, professional
resources, and a supportive team, veterinarians have the tools and environment needed to deliver
high-quality medical care while making a meaningful difference in the lives of animals in our
community.
This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development and continued growth of
veterinary services within a progressive animal welfare program.
WHAT MAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY UNIQUE?
• Competitive salary – minimum $140,000
• Covered Continuing Education and Conference Expenses
• Professional licensing reimbursement
• Sign on bonus paid quarterly in first year
• No weekend or on-call responsibilities
• Flexible scheduling with the option of a four-day or five-day workweek
• Professional Resources: Access to County-funded veterinary resources and professional
platforms, including VIN, AVMA, Plumb’s Veterinary Drugs, ASV, and other tools and
memberships needed to support your professional development.
WHY SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA?
Located in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, Spartanburg offers an appealing balance of
professional opportunity, outdoor adventure, community, and quality of life. One of the fastestgrowing areas in the region, Spartanburg, is experiencing significant investment in economic
development, downtown revitalization, new businesses, restaurants, housing, and community
amenities.
Spartanburg has a growing, walkable downtown with local restaurants and breweries, a thriving
arts and cultural scene, community events, parks, trails, and water trails also known as Blueways.
The surrounding area offers extensive opportunities for hiking, biking, paddling, and other
outdoor recreation, with the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains right in our backyard.
When you're ready for a weekend away, you're also within easy reach of several destinations:
• Greenville: Approximately 30 miles away, with a vibrant downtown, exceptional food
scene, shopping, arts, music, and entertainment.
• Asheville: Roughly 70 miles away, offering mountain hiking, breweries, arts, and
weekend escapes.
• Charlotte: Approximately 75 miles away, with major concerts, professional sports,
shopping, and city amenities.
• Charleston and the South Carolina coast: Approximately three hours away for an easy
beach weekend.
• Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport: Approximately 15 miles away, making
personal and professional travel convenient.
The Upstate also offers the flexibility to choose the lifestyle that fits you, from downtown living
to quieter communities, acreage, and rural properties, all while remaining within convenient
reach of work, restaurants, shopping, recreation, and major transportation corridors.
You won't be stepping into an outdated facility and being asked to make do with limited
possibilities. The Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center is a new, purpose-built facility
backed by a County that has made a significant investment in the future of animal welfare.
As an Associate Veterinarian, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to the continued
development of veterinary medicine within a growing animal welfare department. You'll work
alongside a multidisciplinary team, help strengthen medical programs and standards of care,
support animals and families in the community, and see the direct impact of your work.
The facility is built. The resources are here. The opportunity to make a difference is waiting!
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Animal Welfare Services Medical Director, this position
performs a variety of professional veterinary duties including the diagnosis of medical
conditions, medical treatment, and surgery when necessary for the animals in the care of the
Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center. Recommends and evaluates treatment plans including
testing for diseases and appropriate vaccinations. Ensures the medical services section operates
in conformity with the South Carolina Code of Laws governing Animal Welfare.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Shelter medicine and spay/neuter surgeries.
• Responsible for medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of domestic animals
in the care of the Spartanburg County Pet Resource Center, including foster animals.
• Provides input on wildlife/exotic cases, if necessary.
• Performs spay/neuter and other surgeries, dentals, etc., and manages assistants,
technicians, etc., in this effort.
• Performs wellness services through organized wellness clinics.
• Assists with preventative shelter medicine protocols.
• Assists with training, diagnostic and treatment protocols pertaining to animal health as
needed to support staff.
• Records information pertaining to animals seen on the animal/patient record in a timely
and accurate manner.
• Maintains medical records (paper and electronic) for PRC animals.
• Works collaboratively with PRC staff on animal medical needs.
• Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Assists the Medical Director in ensuring adequate inventory of supplies, medications, and
all drugs, including DEA-regulated substances.
• Encourages teamwork and cooperative spirit between department employees, volunteers,
and work crew.
• Performs other job tasks and duties as needed to ensure effective operations of the
department.
• Performs general administrative/office duties as required, including typing reports and
correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents,
sending and receiving faxes, ordering supplies, answering the telephone, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge of shelter medicine and epidemiology.
• Knowledge of disease recognition in a shelter setting required.
• Effective decision-making and diagnostic skills and interest in pursuing treatment
options.
• Desire to implement efficiencies on an ongoing basis.
• Able to deal with staff, volunteers, and clients in a professional manner.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize the daily workload to ensure efficient operations and
humane animal care.
• High level of recognition of animal disease and illness.
• Knowledge and ability to execute proper animal handling and cleaning techniques to
avoid the spread of disease to other animals as well as employees and volunteers.
• Identification of various breeds of dogs, cats, and other small domestic animals.
• Strong understanding of the principles of animal behavior and care.
• Ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor during emergency situations and
work under stressful and time-restrictive conditions.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion and work with persons in highly stressful
situations.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Work is performed constantly in an animal care facility that operates seven days per week
with exposure to animals, including some with questionable health and temperament
concerns, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases, and cleaning agents.
• Regularly move about the facility to provide supervision and assistance to employees and
animals.
• Regularly operates a computer and other office equipment.
• Handles animals of all sizes in a variety of areas and positions.
• Constantly communicates with clients, staff members, and volunteers who have inquiries
and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The stress level in
the work environment is usually moderate to high.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is medium work requiring the exertion of up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20
pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work
requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
fingering, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or
exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at
normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception,
preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects
and/or small parts, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arm's length, operation of
machines, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general
surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Must be currently licensed in the State to practice veterinary medicine.
• Must be qualified and eligible to obtain a DEA license.
• Experience in the field of veterinary medicine, with high-volume surgical sterilization
experience desirable.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive
working environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Human Animal Support Services initiative.
• Thorough knowledge of best practices for animal care programs and services.
LICENSE, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued in the State of South Carolina.
• All regular full-time and part-time employees of Spartanburg County are required by
state law to participate in the South Carolina Retirement System.

This is a full time job