2 Veterinary Services jobs

Farmed animal care experience is required. Pay is based on experience with farmed animal care, starts at $15/hr --- onsite housing is available as part of the compensation package Uplands PEAK Sanctuary is Indiana's first farmed animal sanctuary.   PEAK recently moved to a much larger property with the vision of helping more animals in need through our rescue and education programs. Joining our team is a unique opportunity to join the grassroots animal rights movement and continue to grow a top-notch sanctuary dedicated to the liberation of the most abused animals on the planet.  We are seeking a passionate team member to help us strengthen and grow. Animal care is dirty, physical, and emotionally taxing work that requires honesty, self-care, and teamwork. You will enjoy this job if you are a hard worker, flexible, truly love all animals, and are committed to the liberation of farmed animals.  The  Animal Care Lead  is responsible for assisting with and overseeing all aspects of daily animal care and guidelines:  Reports directly to Sanctuary Manager  Assists Volunteer Coordinator with scheduling volunteers  Oversees and works alongside volunteers, interns, and Animal Caregiver  Runs fecal tests for all residents Maintain animal treatment records  Taking animals to vet appointments  Ensuring animal care treatment plans are followed as directed  Administering medications, injections, and supplements  Perform monthly health care checks  Inventory, order, and stock animal care supplies  Implement new animal enrichment  Continuously research treatment and care best practices  Trim hooves, clean ears, brush, bath, and similar care  Feed and provide water for animals  Meticulously clean stalls, grounds, coops, crates, etc.  Help to maintain grounds, pastures, and habitats as necessary  Other administrative tasks and projects as needed    PEAK's ideal team member is:   Passionate and committed to PEAK’s mission, vision, and values.  Able to work in solitude or a small group Experienced in caring for rescued farmed animals like cows, pigs, chickens, turkeys, and goats.  Dedicated to learning and continuous improvement of sanctuary operations and animal care procedures  Able to understand and precisely follow oral and written directions.  Extremely observant; able to notice and communicate subtle changes in animals’ appearance and behavior. Adaptable in a busy and ever-changing environment. Calm under pressure. Ability to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions. Able to lift 50lbs consistently. Applicants must have a valid driver’s license, pass a criminal background check, and be willing to work long hours (at times) including weekends, some holidays, and possible overnights. Hourly pay is based on the level of experience caring for rescued farmed animals.  This position is eligible for on-site housing which includes: appliances, paid utilities, and Wi-Fi. One week paid vacation time. Paid holidays.   

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