Veterinarian

Veterinarian - S. Chandler
DIRECT HIRE POSITION WITH EXCELLENT BENEFITS
This is a full time , direct hire opportunity with hours
Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with some weekends
SALARY - $141,152.25 - $231,152.25 - DOE


The Veterinarian is responsible for performing all surgical procedures, including
spaying/neutering of dogs and cats (pre-pubescent); monitors the administration of anesthesia to
animals; monitors recovery of animals and performs post surgical evaluation and repair; conducts
pre-examination of dogs and cats scheduled for sterilization; conducts examination of owned dogs
and cats, for the purpose of evaluating general health and possible injuries; provides emergency
and non-emergency care of sheltered animals; evaluates health and vital statistics of impounded
animals and authorizes release of animals from rabies quarantine; acts as veterinarian on record to
purchase items from pharmaceutical companies; signs various documents including rabies
certificates.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 Supervise Veterinary Technicians and the Veterinary Assistant. Responsible for all care and
supervision to ensure safe and ethical veterinary practices and standards are being adhered to.
 Provide medical evaluation and care for animals impounded and sheltered within the Animal
Control shelter.
 Monitors animals impounded for rabies quarantine and evaluates them at end of quarantine
period as to whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic.
 Organize and participate in all scheduled annual Rabies Clinics
 Conduct pre-examination of dogs and cats scheduled for sterilization to determine their ability
to withstand surgery.
 Supervise post-operation checks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure
complete surgical recovery.
 Perform surgical procedures to animals when required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:
 Knowledge in evaluating animals for abuse, cruelty and neglect.
 Knowledge of a wide range of diseases, symptoms, diagnostic tools and techniques, medicines
and surgical procedures associated in treating animals.
 Knowledge of pre-pubescent sterilization of puppies and kittens.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited Veterinary College with two (2) years’
experience in veterinary care, veterinary medicine or animal care/control and experience in
performing spaying/neutering surgery and a minimum of forty (40) continuing education units
(CEU’s) per year required to remain compliant with State’s licensing requirements.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
 Current Arizona license to practice veterinary medicine (per A.R.S. 32-2215 et seq).
 Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License to prescribe and order scheduled drugs and
medicines.
 Receive a full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations within first ninety days of
employment. Medical inability to immunize (must sign a release of liability) or previous
immunization must be verified by a certified physician prior to start of employment.
 Required to pass a background check.

For more information, contact Beth at 602 788-5890 x121or email at beth@apnusa.com