Staff Veterinarian - Urgent Care

Every pet deserves a good life. We save the most vulnerable animals and enrich the lives of pets and people. Our mission is made possible with the hard work of our valued employees. Named "Best Nonprofit" and "Best Place to Volunteer" by our community, we offer a friendly, professional work environment with a culture that promotes innovation, compassion and excellence. ( Video ) Staff Veterinarian – Urgent Care **Projected Opening Date: August - September 2025** The Arizona Humane Society is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to work at our Papago Park Campus in our brand new Urgent Care Clinic. Once open, the schedule for this opportunity will be 6 PM - 2 AM – apply today and help make a lifesaving difference! Are you recent graduate? Did you know that Veterinarians awarded with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree after January 1, 2023 may be eligible for up to $100,000 in loan forgiveness through the Arizona Board of Regents? Click here to learn more Veterinary Loan Assistance Program | Arizona Board of Regents (azregents.edu) . Paws Up For Great Benefits! Competitive salary Generous PTO program Up to 8 paid holidays per year 401(k) with employer contribution Medical, Dental and Vision Plans Free Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Discounts on veterinary services and other pet perks! Continuing education dollars Payment of applicable licenses (DEA, State). Got student loans? Employment with AHS may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program! A Day in the Life: You, like us, pursued veterinary medicine because of a passion for helping pets and their people. You have a knack for solving complex problems. You don't shy away from the tough cases. Instead, you want to be a voice for animals in our community. Join us in our mission to be that safety net for sick, injured and abused animals – those often left behind. Yes, it's tough. But we are tougher. Job Requirements: In the hospital/clinic – Must have humane attitude towards animals and the ability to work with a host of personalities in a team environment with a positive attitude. Must possess above average client communication skills and an ability to work efficiently. Evaluate owned animals brought in for appointments. Perform physical exams, diagnostics, therapeutics and determine appropriate medical plan. Provide clear instructions and guidance to all clients to ensure that we set up owners for success. Efficiently give clear recommendations, treatment plans, written discharges and a thorough medical record for each patient. All medical records must satisfy the Arizona Veterinary Medical Examining Board standards. Able to efficiently perform minor surgical procedures. Able to multitask. Administrative – Create and maintain all medical records in a timely and efficient manner. Monitor, dispense and log all controlled substances according to standards established by the DEA Ensure that all continuing education requirements are fulfilled to maintain your D.V.M. license. Other duties as assigned. Education / Certifications / Licenses: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine OR Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree Must be licensed to practice in Arizona. Experience: Minimum of one year of experience in a veterinary clinic, ideally in an urgent care or emergency setting. Other Duties Regular attendance and punctuality are required. Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs. Physical Demands/Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. There may be occasional wet floors, animal noises, odors, and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additional Information The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Ready to Join our team and make a difference every day? Already an AHS employee? Internal applicants click internal interest form to apply. External applicants please apply with our quick 3 minute job application. Must pass pre-employment drug and background screening to be compliant with DEA requirements for dispensing controlled drugs. #J-18808-Ljbffr ARIZONA HUMANE SOCIETY