Part-Time/Relief Veterinarian

Description Job Title: Veterinarian I/II Department: Spay/Neuter Clinic Reports To: Chief of Surgery FLSA Status: Non-exempt Salary Range (V): Hiring Range: $63.00 - $70.00 per hour;

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Range: $63.00 - $80.50 per hour Shifts: Part-time/Relief Overview: The Sacramento SPCA is a safe haven for animals, and we connect pets and people to the care and education they need. Whether affected by illness, injury, homelessness, or suffering caused by overpopulation, we are committed to saying yes to the animals and the people who love them.

Through our nationally-ranked high-volume spay and neuter clinic (we are ranked as one of the top 10 clinics in the country!), extensive veterinary care for shelter animals, low-cost vaccinations/wellness care, pet retention programs, adoptions, behavior and training programs and commitment to excellent animal care, the Sacramento SPCA is giving more than shelter and saving animals one life at a time. General Summary: The Veterinarian I and II positions provide access to high-quality veterinary medical and surgical care to clients and ensures the humane treatment of all animals.

This position performs high-volume spay and neuter surgeries on cats, dogs and occasionally rabbits (extensive training available) in our state of the art High-Quality/High-Volume (HQHV) Spay/Neuter Clinic. Depending on the shift/status, this position may also support our shelter medicine department with medical and surgical cases on our shelter-owned animals and/or support our Vaccine/Wellness clinic program to ensure pets stay healthy and with the people who love them.

The variety in scheduling opportunities is designed to give you, the veterinarian, the choice to work full-time, part-time or even relief shifts and practice the type(s) of medicine that makes your soul sing (surgery, medicine, or both). Essential Job Functions: Vet I Tier Expectations Perform 20 to 25 surgeries on average each working day, while training and developing surgical skills using HQHV techniques and ensuring minimal complication rates (extensive training and support supplied upon hire to achieve daily averages). Vet II Tier Expectations Perform 25 to 35 surgeries per day, with an advanced level of HQHV surgical techniques and ensuring a minimal surgical complication rate.

Willingness and ability to provide guidance and training to other Veterinarians and staff members while fostering and modeling a positive working environment. All Vet Tier Level Expectations Perform HQHV spay and neuter surgeries on public-owned, shelter, or partner-organization owned dogs, cats and occasionally rabbits (support/training available). Perform general health/pre-operative exams and provides reasonable post-operative care for the animals, including prescribing appropriate medications or treatments for animals requiring care beyond established clinic protocols. Deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Make decisions regarding the animals’ health…

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