WELLNESS VETERINARIANSPCA OF TEXAS362 SOUTH INDUSTRIAL BLVD.DALLAS, TEXAS 75207

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 Wellness Veterinarian. This position is not on emergency or after hours call but will work daily with clients to maintain the health of animals and diagnose and treat 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 Wellness Veterinarian will have use of an ultrasound machine, pulse oximetery, Doppler blood pressure monitor, Sharn EKG, and state of the art radiograph equipment. They will be assisted by Vet Techs in performing wellness checks and when administering treatments. And, besides the normal wellness duties, the SPCA of Texas welcomes and encourages our Veterinarians to assist with client education programs in the promotion of animal welfare.

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 Wellness Veterinarian position will be working with an experienced veterinarian that can aid them in diagnostics or with treatment suggestions, if needed. In fact, they will have the opportunity to work with an experienced surgeon thus the opportunity to broaden their surgical skills, if they desire.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

Besides a competitive wage, 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 reaching their 90th day 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 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. REQUIREMENTS

This position requires the individual to have a graduate degree from an accredited veterinary college (DVM or VMD) and a license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas.

HOW TO APPLY

Individuals who are interested in being considered for the SPCA of Texas Wellness Veterinarian position should make application on-line by going to www.spca.org; email a Curriculum Vitae to hr@spca.org; or contact Mr. Michael Schonefeld, Director Medical Services, at 214-461-5110.