Shelter Veterinarian

3 months ago


Birdsboro, United States Animal Rescue League of Berks Full time

**Title: Shelter Veterinarian**

**Job description**

Are you a Veterinarian with a love of helping animals and the community? Do you want to work somewhere with an inclusive, women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly culture that encourages collaboration, out of the box thinking and the opportunity to be a part of life changing programs to help animals? If you are saying, “yes and YES” to these questions, then the Animal Rescue League of Berks County is waiting for YOU

**Position Summary**:The ARL is seeking a licensed veterinarian to join our growing team so we can help more animals Our organization consistently achieves a 95% save rate for dogs and an 87% for cats. We are adding additional programming for our Community Cats this year to help with the overpopulation and increase the number of live outcomes. In 2022, we welcomed over 4730 animals into our shelter and over 2300 publicly owned animals in our Medical Center. This position will primarily oversee all aspects of veterinary care for our shelter animals and help with the public animals in our Medical Center. The ARL is a Public Service Loan Compliant 501c3 organization.

**Requirements**: DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree required and a USDA Accreditation or willingness to become accredited is preferred. Licensure in PA to practice veterinary medicine and DEA license or ability to obtain a DEA license required.

**Meet Us
- **The Animal Rescue League is a charitable 501©3 organization caring for over 5,000 animals each year to help them find a second chance in a new home or to help reunite them with their grateful owners. For 70 years, we’ve worked tirelessly to care for the sick, treat the injured, comfort the unwanted, and protect the abused. We also offer human-animal support resources, low-cost veterinary services, animal control programs, and animal cruelty and humane law investigation throughout Berks County Pennsylvania.

**Amazing Location-** Berks County is a beautiful mixture of gorgeous countryside, serene hiking trails, eclectic restaurants and entertainment, as well as close to many educational institutions. In addition, Berks County is within short driving distance to many of Pennsylvania’s exciting and historical cities including Philadelphia, Lancaster, York, and Harrisburg.

**Paw-some Culture -**Our amazing Culture, Diversity, and Safety Committees focus on regular team building activities, appreciation events and regular opportunities for team feedback. The Animal Rescue Leagueis devoted to engagement and fostering strong values and mission focus work through respect, collaboration, hard work, and fun

**Competitive Rewards-**In addition to our great medical and matching retirement benefits, and Employee Assistance Program, we also include a competitive time off program, discounts for everyday needs that range from phone programs to veterinary and pet food discounts**.**

**Career Advancement-**You will have the opportunity to attend regular presentations and trainings on animal related topics, like updates on industry standards and practices, as well as hear from other organizations in our community talk about topics that impact the work we do. Our ongoing devotion to supporting our team members knowledge and perspective of mission-based work helps our team members to be more well-rounded and empowered, which elevates their ability to help the community and animals

**Do you want to make an impact and be a part of great mission driven work? Feel that your values match ours? We hope to hear from you**

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

- Signing bonus

**Education**:

- Doctorate (required)

Work Location: In person