POSITION:   Associate Veterinarian 

REPORTS TO: Vice President of Veterinary Services

SALARY:    $120,000

GRADE LEVEL:  New graduates are encouraged to apply. This position will be working with two experienced full time veterinarians able to provide mentorship

HOURS:  32 hours weekly as a combination of four eight hour shifts Tuesday to Saturday.  This position may have varying working hours including the ability to work nights, holidays and weekends as needed. Availability by phone may be required after hours for emergencies.

BENEFITS:

• Health, vision and dental insurance, paid holidays, 401K, employee assistance program
• Eligible for public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) 
• Paid CE, licensing, and DEA registration
• Paid time and allowance for CE travel
• 120 hours of PTO/year plus sick leave (graded by length of employment)

CLASS:    Full-time, exempt

Summary:
The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality medical and surgical care for both shelter and public animals at HSNEGA's adoption center and Healthy Pet Clinic. This role includes leading and coaching the Veterinary team to ensure efficient, high-volume, low-cost wellness services for public animals and top-tier care for shelter animals.

Responsibilities:

• Surgery: Perform 20-30 spay/neuter surgeries daily using HSNEGA’s standardized techniques. Handle more complex surgeries as needed, and oversee all aspects of surgical care, including pre-op, anesthesia, and post-op monitoring.
• Shelter Medicine: Assess and treat shelter animals, collaborating with the Veterinary Services team to create and implement care plans. Stay updated on shelter animal health protocols and manage complex medical cases.
• Wellness Services: Conduct exams, vaccinations, and basic procedures for owned pets in a high-volume setting. Educate pet owners on affordable care solutions, and ensure efficiency of the Veterinary Care team.
• Other Duties: Assist in developing SOPs, training staff, and occasionally perform off-site spay/neuter surgeries with the Better Together Georgia statewide shelter outreach program.

Qualifications:

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent with a valid veterinary license.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and decision-making skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care and the mission of HSNEGA of helping pets and people live better… together. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, including standing for long periods and handling animals.

Working Conditions:

• Work in an animal welfare facility with potential exposure to zoonotic diseases, hazardous materials, and allergens.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for extended periods, and handle animals.
• Flexibility to work beyond scheduled hours when needed.

About Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

Serving Hall County and Northeast Georgia since 1913, the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia (HSNEGA) provides vital services to animals and people alike. Our mission is to create a community recognized for responsible pet ownership and humane treatment of animals through offering basic pet wellness and spay/neuter services, public education, and placement of companion animals. Our team works with more than a dozen counties throughout northeast Georgia to rescue animals from their facilities, and provides low-cost surgical and wellness services to thousands of area pets throughout the year. A private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization that receives no public or government funding, HSNEGA is supported solely by private donations, grants, bequests, and fees for services which include a Wellness Clinic, Spay/Neuter Center, and rescue/adoption of companion animals. HSNEGA is a selective admission shelter that intakes approximately 1,400+ animals per year including those surrendered by owners and intakes from other shelters and rescue groups throughout north Georgia and beyond. We also offer a wide range of education and outreach programs – both with the community and with our statewide shelter collaborative program which provides mentorship to rural shelters statewide.

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