Associate Veterinarian

Chesapeake Humane Society

Job Description

The Chesapeake Humane Society operates a low-cost, high-volume clinic, offering preventative veterinary care, spay/neuter surgery, dentals, heartworm treatments, and various surgical procedures.

Chesapeake Humane seeks an Associate Veterinarian who values patient care and thrives in a collaborative environment. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive culture.

Our Associate Veterinarians are responsible for performing high-quality surgical procedures and other routine veterinary services in a fast-paced setting. Our Associate Veterinarians also focus on vaccine clinics, shelter rounds, and wellness appointments.

Our veterinary clinic provides services to the public, our shelter animals, and our partner shelters and rescues. Our public services are open to canines, felines, and rabbits. CHS’s shelter and crisis boarding programs serve canines, felines, rabbits, and other small animals such as guinea pigs, rats, mice, ferrets, and birds.
DVM Duties and Responsibilities
Perform spay, neuter, dental, and other surgical and animal medical procedures
Oversee vaccine clinic appointments and wellness/sick appointments
Assist the Medical Director with shelter rounds
Maintain clinic controlled substance log
Supervise, support, and train Licensed Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Assistants
In cooperation with the Medical Director, ensure the veterinary team and the facilities comply with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and ordinances, including the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, and OSHA
Participate in continuing education programs in accordance with state requirements
Provide medical counseling to clients
Perform veterinary services for local shelters as needed

Other Duties
Work cooperatively with all staff and volunteers to promote the CHS mission
Uphold and embrace CHS’s Workplace Culture Agreement in all aspects of work
Engage visitors in non-confrontational, educational conversations regarding animal care, surrender, sheltering policies, etc.
Perform other duties as necessary

Skills and Educational Requirements
Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine
License to practice as a veterinarian in the state of Virginia, or ability to obtain
Drug Enforcement Agency controlled-substance registration
Must possess and maintain independent insurance and provide proof to CHS
Ability to make sound decisions with regard to patient care and clinic operations
Confidence using computer systems and learning new software
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate with and relate to people of all age groups across a wide spectrum of the community
Strong written and oral communication skills including the ability to educate clients effectively in English
Preferably, experience in shelter medicine and in high volume spay/neuter clinics
Willingness to discuss euthanasia, open-admission sheltering, and surrender of pets in a non-judgmental, non-confrontational, fact-based manner
Ability to express organizational standpoints when serving as a CHS representative
Ability to handle confidential or sensitive information with discretion
Ability to function well independently and as a team member
Ability to mediate and problem-solve in the moment
Excellent attention to detail; organization skills and ability to multitask

Physical and Time Demands
Ability to work early mornings and occasional Saturdays
On-call hours as needed for CHS shelter animals (primarily phone consultation with Foster Coordinator)
Ability to work in a fast-paced setting with distractions
Ability to work in the presence of animals, wildlife, strong odors, and cleaning solutions
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift and carry materials up to 40 lbs
Ability to handle stress
Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and reliable personal transportation

Salary and Benefits
Competitive salary, based on experience (full-time salary range: $90,000 - $110,000)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (full-time)
Company Paid Life Insurance Policy (full-time)
Four-day workweek with minimal weekend shifts (1 Saturday per month)
Minimal on-call or emergency needs for CHS shelter pets
Simple IRA Plan with organization match
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Employee Assistance Program
Access to mental health resources (Insight Timer app, Compassion Fatigue training, and Trauma-Informed Care training)
Paid Holidays (full-time)
Personal Time-off
Paid annual Continuing Education requirements
Paid professional insurance premiums and licensing fees
Discounted clinic services and adoption fees
Discounted retail items, pet prescriptions, and prescription foods
Relocation stipend considered for out-of-area applicants

To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and professional references to Director@chesapeakehumane.org

This is a full time job