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Posted:
June 8, 2020
Location:
Denver, Colorado
Salary:
$80,000-$90,000 annually
Type & Experience Level:
Full Time - Less than one year
Function:
Veterinarian
Species:
Mixed
Category:
Non-Profit Associations
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent

Are you compassionate about animals and have a desire to speak for those who cannot? For over 100 years, the Dumb Friends League has been working to end pet homelessness and animal suffering by providing a strong and steadfast voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. As the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the region, we care for more than 20,000 homeless pets and horses each year at our four facilities and are a national model in animal welfare. With a supportive Veterinary Services staff and modern equipment, we are committed to providing the highest quality, compassionate, and ethical care to pets in our community. Purpose of Position:  Provide veterinary care in a fast-paced, passionate shelter environment. Through your work, you will help to prevent suffering, alleviate suffering, maximize our impact, enhance the dignity of our clients, and collaborate with the veterinary community.                                              

Purpose of Position:  Provide veterinary care in a fast-paced, passionate shelter environment. Through your work, you will help to prevent suffering, alleviate suffering, maximize our impact, enhance the dignity of our clients, and collaborate with the veterinary community.                                              

Responsibilities

  • Perform surgical procedures on a daily basis including HQ/HV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
  • Perform veterinarian medical functions including examination and treatment of shelter animals, and perform necropsy procedures as needed.
  • Participate in euthanasia decision making through a compassionate, thoughtful approach.
  • Work collaboratively with the veterinary technicians and assistants.
  • Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
  • Manage and maintain accurate medical and surgical records.
  • Work effectively and collaboratively with all operations departments.
  • Collaborate on effective medicine SOP’s and approach.
  • Work with investigations staff for evaluation, documentation, and testimony about the condition of animals involved in cruelty and neglect cases.
  • Consult and provide assistance to patrons and external veterinarians regarding animals at or adopted from the League.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time staff members. Our benefits are designed to help our staff lead healthy, productive and rewarding lifestyles. They include:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Basic and voluntary supplemental life insurance
  • Short-term disability insurance
  • Flex spending accounts
  • 401(k) retirement option with League matching contributions
  • Voluntary long-term disability insurance
  • Personal time off (PTO)
  • Holiday pay
  • Employee assistance program
  • Discounts on supplies and limited veterinary services

Head to our website for more information https://www.ddfl.org/about-us/career-opportunities/.

 

 

About Dumb Friends League
Join an industry leader! The Dumb Friends League is the largest community-based animal welfare organization in the Rocky Mountain region, and recognized nationally as a model for other animal shelters across the country. Each year, we welcome more than 20,000 homeless pets to our two shelters while our equine center in Franktown takes in abused and neglected horses, ponies, mules and donkeys that have been removed from owners by law enforcement authorities. At all of our facilities, we provide a nurturing environment where animals may find relief from suffering, and opportunities for rehabilitation and adoption.
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