Description
The Animal Shelter Foundation (ASF), a non-profit organization with a mission to help the homeless animals in the community and to reduce pet overpopulation, is seeking a Veterinarian for our Spay/Neuter Clinic, Tally Spay, in Tallahassee, FL.
Tally Spay offers an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who wants to be a leader in effecting change for our communities’ underserved dogs and cats. We work to reduce shelter intake and euthanasia by providing services to pet owners, shelters, rescue groups, and community cat caregivers.
Our 4,100 square foot high-quality, high volume, and low cost clinic is based on the gold standard ASPCA® Spay/Neuter Alliance model. ASF is seeking an experienced, confident veterinary surgeon to join our medical team. If you want to make a profound impact while enjoying a healthy work/life balance, we invite you to join our mission.
Companion pets, rescue pets and community cats are seen in our community, doing high-volume surgeries. The veterinarian performs surgeries, establishes policy and directs the medical team in the surgical wing of the clinic. This position may work in conjunction with other veterinarians. Day-to-day operations of the clinic fall to other staff members.
ASF will consider part time or full time options for this position.
A love of and interest in surgery are important in this work. We do not expect you, however, to start out doing 30 surgeries per day if you have not done so in the past. Training will be provided if you are not used to high volume protocols. Our patients are our priority. We provide high quality veterinary services by following current guidelines for anesthesia, surgical technique and pain control.
Salary/Benefits:
Full-time Salary: $100k - $130k annually / Part-time Salary: $500-$650 per day
Paid Time Off – Sick, Vacation, Holidays
Work/Life balance
Monthly allowance for personal health insurance (for full-time)
ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance Training Program
Professional Development
CPR/Recover training provided every two years
Liability/Disability Insurance
Highly trained and compassionate surgical team and staff
Working for a non-profit entity (the Animal Shelter Foundation) qualifies for Government Loan Forgiveness Program
No State Income Tax in Florida
Competitive salary – based on experience
We are extra excited if you are:
passionate in helping people and their pets and homeless animals
are excited to learn new things, teach others and enjoy being part of a team
Located in Northwest Florida, Tallahassee offers a relaxed and low cost of living city in close proximity and driving distances to major tourist destinations and beaches. Enjoy our state’s zero income tax, temperate climate, and southern hospitality.
Tallahassee is the state capital and the home of Florida State University, Florida A&M University, and Tallahassee Community College. The combination of State government and the universities creates an extremely stable economic environment. Tallahassee is a desirable community, with a surrounding population of over 300,000, which has attracted excellent veterinarians and is an ideal place to raise a family. With warm weather for most of the year and excellent school zones, Tallahassee is a wonderful place to live and practice veterinary medicine. Final candidates will receive a personalized complimentary tour of Tallahassee, tailored to your activity and location interests.
Email now to get a tour (in person or virtual) of Tally Spay!
Candidate must have a current DVM license and be eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Florida and obtain a DEA license.
Requirements
Responsibilities:
Perform 25-35 spay and neuter surgeries per day (when training and staffing is fully completed)
Minimal client interaction due to our focus of services offered
Perform pre-operative examinations and re-check examinations as needed
Provide vaccinations and limited medical care as needed at the time of surgery
Supervise veterinary surgical assistants
Provide strong and compassionate leadership
Provide regular review of medical and surgical protocols
Oversee use of controlled drugs
Candidate must have a current DVM license and be eligible to practice veterinary medicine in Florida and obtain a DEA license.
