Are you eager to combine a harmonious work-life balance with your passion for animals? Join our team of dedicated veterinarians who provide top-tier veterinary services to the dogs and cats in our shelter while actively impacting animals and families in our community through our low-cost community veterinary clinic. We offer low-cost spay and neuter services and routine wellness care, equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including ultrasound, digital X-ray, and cautery.

The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County (HSMSC) is a non-profit (501c3), no-kill organization committed to giving abandoned, homeless, and sick/injured/neglected dogs and cats a second chance at life by providing a safe haven until they find loving homes. Through adoption, education, and our low-cost community veterinary clinic, we save lives and enhance the well-being of both animals and people in our community.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver exceptional medical care, including examinations, vaccinations, dental procedures, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, and essential diagnostics.
• Administer and closely monitor controlled substances.
• Maintain and complete patient records.
• Supervise and mentor technical support staff.
• Champion and support the programs and mission of the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation ranging from $105,000 to $135,000+ based on experience.
• Flexible Monday-Friday schedule (4-day work week option).
• 4 weeks PTO + 10 paid holidays.
• Continuing education allowance.
• Coverage for professional liability and dues.
• Medical and dental coverage (with a 60% employer contribution).
• The opportunity for student loan forgiveness through Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• Active Tennessee license to practice veterinary.
• Must possess (or obtain within sixty days of employment) and maintain DEA controlled substances registration to administer, prescribe and dispense controlled substances.
• Demonstrated professionalism and strong communication skills.
• Proficient decision-making and time-management abilities.
• A commitment to continuous personal and professional growth.

About Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County

The Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County (HSMSC) is an independent, non-profit, no-kill shelter providing animal intake, medical care, treatment and rehabilitation, adoptions, dog training classes, volunteer opportunities, and a low-cost community clinic for pet owners in need. Our low-cost community clinic focuses on pet owners with low incomes and receiving some form of government assistance. We provide vaccines, spay/neuter surgeries, medical treatments, heartworm treatment, mass removals, and other surgeries and dental procedures through our clinic.

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