2 Veterinary Services jobs

Job Title:  Animal Caregiver (On-site housing available) Job Status: Full-Time, Grass Valley Hours & Days:  40 hours/week, days vary; schedule subject to change at any time and required to work weekends and most holidays Start Date:  Immediate Immediate Supervisor:  Animal Care Director Job Description:  The full-time Animal Caregiver assists in the care of the 400+ animals (pigs, chickens, cows, turkeys, sheep, goats, rabbits, Donkeys) living at the sanctuary under supervision of the Animal Care Director. Animal Caregivers are responsible for the cleaning, feeding, and medical care of the animals.  On-site housing is available. See below for specific responsibilities and duties. Job Duties: Animal feeding/watering and maintaining animal feed schedules Daily animal health care and maintaining treatment records Daily cleaning duties and maintaining the shelter areas Aiding with weekly species health checks Training and supervising shelter interns and volunteers Assisting with veterinary visits and setting up treatment protocols Completing shelter office projects as assigned Qualifications Passionate about working for and with farmed animals Previous farmed animal sanctuary experience required (1-2 years) Reliable and dependable Good animal behavior and observation skills Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including cold/wet weather (average low is 35F) and hot summers (average high is 95-100F) Able to lift 40-50 pounds and perform strenuous/manual labor Works well with a variety of people Strong communication and listening skills Able to follow detailed instructions and meet time sensitive demands Able to learn and process new information quickly Team player and self-motivator Comfortable dealing politely with the general public Committed to Animal Place’s mission and a desire to be a part of the Animal Place family Willing to work on weekend/holidays/varying shift times Valid driver’s license and good driving record (subject to verification) Salary & Benefits:  $12-14 per hour, depending on experience; health coverage after probation period Housing Available: Additional live-in responsibilities include but are not limited to: - On-call 2-3 days per week; on-call staff must remain on the property overnight - Covering shifts as needed - Being available for emergency situations when not on shift - Able to handle emergency situations independently How to Apply:  Submit a cover letter and resume.

Modern mobile clinic seeking veterinarian: With over 150,000 surgeries performed since 2001, we help reduce the dog and cat overpopulation crisis in and around the pleasant river town of Norfolk in south eastern Virginia.  Benefits include competitive salary, flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends!  Experience in high volume surgery preferred, caring about animal welfare a must.     Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Perform surgical sterilizations and other surgeries as required Oversee and perform surgical monitoring, the administration of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs, and post-surgical monitoring through discharge Promote the humane care and treatment of animals Administer vaccines to clinic patients Comply with the applicable state and federal laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)   Qualifications: Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine Current Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain one One year of experience practicing veterinary medicine preferred Experience with high-volume spay-and-neuter surgeries desired Possession of or ability to obtain a DEA controlled-substance registration Proven effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail Willingness and ability to travel to various clinic stops throughout Hampton Roads A valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record Commitment to the objectives of the mobile clinic division and its mission