Is it time to shake things up in your veterinary career? Ready to be part of a shelter team with heart, humor, and enthusiasm? Look no further! HAWS (Humane Animal Welfare Society) is thrilled to add a part-time or full-time Wellness/Surgical Veterinarian to our growing crew. 

At HAWS our team works together to create a space where community pets and their people stay together. If things don't go as planned we are here to support those pets that come to the shelter seeking a new start. You will get our support though mentorship, training, and the chance to make a real impact in the community. 

The team which you could be a part of:

• Medical Director, one full time and one part time Veterinarian, and volunteer Veterinarians.
• A squad of excellent technicians.
• Clinic Director and two front office gurus.

You'll work alongside 2/3 Veterinarians daily as well as multiple technicians holding it all together.

Daily tasks and variety:  

• Wellness & Dental Services (Approximately 45% of your time): Work alongside our Medical Director and other Veterinarians to grow our public wellness and dental offerings. Think top-notch, reduced-cost care for pets in the community. 
• High-Quality Spay & Neuter (Another 45%): You’ll be performing high-quality, high-volume spays and neuters to help shelter, rescue, and community animals. Bring your surgical skills, and we’ll provide the purrs of appreciation. 
• Medical Care for Shelter Animals (About 10%): Offer care to shelter animals, fosters, rescue animals, and the HAWS community. 

The Ideal Candidate: 

• Skilled in wellness care and possibly looking to learn more. 
• Ready to dive into surgeries that could include everything from dentistry to orthopedics (based on skill or desire). 
• Passionate about keeping pets and people together. 
• Positive, compassionate, and excited to work with our team of staff and volunteers. 

Requirements: 

• Valid state veterinary license and DVM degree. 
• Comfortable with shelter medical databases (we’ll get you up to speed!). 
• Strong communication skills – both verbal and written. 

Perks & Benefits: 

• 401k with an organizational match after 1 year (for part-time and full-time team members). 
• (Yes, we’ve got snacks. Almost daily.) 
• A supportive Executive Director who’s ready to help you shine. 
• Excellent relationships with our Board of Directors. 
• Discounted medical care for your own pets. 
• CEU courses and licensing fees covered – we’ll help you stay at the top of your game! 
• Discounts on HAWS programming. 
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental for team members working 30+ hours/week. 
• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance for those working 36+ hours/week. 
• Paid time off for those working 36+ hours/week. 

Don't wait to join our team! Submit your resume and a quick note on why you’d make a great addition to our team of lifesavers. Send these to Nichole Janny, our Business and Culture Director, at nichole@hawspets.org. We can’t wait to meet you! 

The right candidate will have strong surgical skills and interest in performing in a high volume spay/neuter surgical setting, with the option of having surgical variety by performing procedures based on ability such as orthopedics, dentistry, soft tissue and ophthalmic cases.

The ideal candidate seeks to make a difference in the community, has a positive and compassionate attitude, and is self-motivated to work alongside management, staff, and volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Valid State License by Veterinary Exam Board / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university.
• Ability to work under pressure and under noisy conditions around animas
• Ability to lift and work on feet for long periods of time
• Knowledge and comfort in shelter/medical database
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits: 

•  401k organizational match
•  No evenings or weekends
•  Medical care and services at a discounted rate for personal pets
• Discounts on HAWS programming
•  Comprehensive health, vision, dental and life insurance available for full time employees

 To apply, please submit resume and a brief statement about why you are interested in joining our team via email to Nichole Janny, Business and Culture Director, at nichole@hawspets.org.

About Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS)

Humane Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) is an open-admission, no-kill shelter dedicated to strengthening the relationship between animals and humans through adoptions and education – making a more compassionate community possible. Our mission is to lead the community in animal welfare and assure sanctuary for animals in need. To that end, we envision a community where all animals are treated with compassion, dignity and respect. We invite the public to join us in our cause to spread humane sentiments throughout our community for the betterment of animals and people alike. Incorporated in 1965, HAWS has grown along with our community, evolving into a vibrant organization and a lively facility that is the #1 resource for pets and their people.

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