SURGERY & WELLNESS VETERINARIAN OPENING
SPCA OF TEXAS
4830 Village Fair Drive
Dallas, Texas 75224

The SPCA of Texas was founded in 1938 and is still the leader in animal welfare for the state of Texas. Since the SPCA of Texas became a 'Reservation Required" organization, it never euthanizes for space and never turns an animal away because of their looks, age, breed or non-contagious treatable health condition based upon available space. And, under normal circumstances, SPCA of Texas Veterinarians do not participate in any Shelter euthanasia.

At the present time the SPCA of Texas is looking for a Surgery & Wellness Veterinarian for its Village Fair, Dallas, Texas location. This position is not on emergency or after hours call.

Our Veterinarian will work in the morning as a Surgery Vet performing spay and neuter surgeries and in the afternoon as a Wellness Vet working with clients to maintain the health of animals, diagnosing and treating sick or injured animals (primarily dogs and cats, although there are opportunities from time to time to work with a wide variety of critters, including pocket pets, avians, reptiles, lagomorphs, etc...).

The SPCA of Texas always welcomes and encourages our Veterinarians to assist with client education programs in the promotion of animal welfare.

EQUIPMENT

Currently, SPCA of Texas Veterinarians have use of an ultrasound machine, pulse oximetery, Doppler blood pressure monitor, Sharn EKG, and state of the art radiograph equipment and are assisted by Vet Techs.

WAGES & EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The SPCA of Texas has a wage range for Veterinarians which begins with a minimum of $62,000 annually for 1 year or less experienced Veterinarians up to $96,000 annually for Veterinarians with more than 15 years of experience. In addition, our Veterinarians have the opportunity to earn a performance bonus and the SPCA of Texas offers Health insurance and basic Life Insurance at no cost to employees upon reaching 90 days of employment. Health insurance for family members as well as supplemental life insurance for employees and family members is available at the employee's expense through payroll deduction.

SPCA of Texas employees become eligible for Earned Leave after six (6) months of employment. Employees earn 3.08 hours per week up to a maximum of 160 hours in the first year of employment.

A 403(b) savings plan is available through Mutual Of America on day one. SPCA of Texas employees are eligible to make contributions through payroll deduction and after one year of continuous employment, the SPCA of Texas will match up to 3%, of an employees contributions.

The SPCA of Texas supports employees who wish to continue their education or secure CE credits to retain their professional license and has established a reimbursement program for tuition incurred through approved institutions of learning.

The SPCA of Texas is proud of its heritage and the Core Values that employees work by. Since the emphasis is on "teaming" the person who fills the Surgery & Wellness Veterinarian position will be working with other experienced Veterinarians and will have the opportunity to work with an experienced Chief Veterinarian thus providing an opportunity for the individual to broaden their skills.

REQUIREMENTS

This position requires a graduate degree from an accredited veterinary college (DVM or VMD) and a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas. One year of Shelter Wellness or Surgery experience is preferred but not required.

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals who are interested in being considered for the SPCA of Texas Veterinarian position should make application on-line by going to www.spca.org; email a Curriculum Vitae to hr@spca.org attention HR TEAM; or fax a Curriculum Vitae to the attention of the HR TEAM at 214.461.1803.