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About the Role

Our veterinarians make life saving decisions every day without the limitations of traditional private practice, meaning more effort goes into trying to save an animal, more experience is gained, and vets see cases that normally would never be given a chance to live.

Responsibilities

Perform outpatient/inpatient exams, case workup, and create treatment plans, mostly revolving around established protocols.
Manage and prevent outbreaks through strict vaccine implementation, isolation of sick animals, and tracking.
Maintain accurate medical records for all cases.
Provide telemedicine services and efficient communication with caretakers via email and phone.
Perform basic surgeries, high-volume spay/neuter procedures, and emergency surgeries.
Work up challenging cases with consultation from in-house veterinarians and external specialists.
Provide after-hours treatment and triage when on call.

Requirements

DVM degree and license to practice in Texas.
Highly motivated with a commitment to promoting lifesaving.
Passion for helping both people and pets.
Previous shelter experience is preferred but not required.
Surgical skills and confidence are preferred and may lead to a higher salary, but are not required.

Skills

Veterinary medicine
Surgical procedures
Case management
Medical record keeping
Telemedicine
Communication

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time
40-50 hours a week
4 10-hour shifts per week

Experience Level

Not specified

Education Level

DVM degree

Salary/Compensations

$100,000 - $140,000

Benefits

Employer-paid medical coverage
401(k) retirement plan with 2% company match
Life, dental, vision, and short-term disability insurance
10 paid holidays
10 days of PTO (increasing to 15 after 1 year)
Employee Assistance Plan with free counseling and mental health resources
Professional development opportunities
Fully subsidized virtual veterinary medicine and emergency fund for pets
20% employee discount on APA store items
Medical benefits available on Day 1
Continuing Education: Up to $1,000 for one approved course (including registration, travel, and meals) plus two days of leave.
PLIT (Professional Liability Insurance Trust) Insurance
State (Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners) License
VIN (Veterinary Information Network) Membership
ASV (Associate of Shelter Veterinarians) Membership

About the Company

Austin Pets Alive (APA!) is a leading animal rescue and welfare organization.
APA! creates and sustains innovative programs that save the lives of tens of thousands of pets each year.
APA! provides support to the humans who love pets.
APA! has received public recognition for its professional expertise in philanthropy, marketing, and shelter operations.
APA! celebrated saving 100,000 lives in 2022.
APA! has built a sustainable model in Austin, leading the city to become the largest No Kill city in the country.
APA! teaches other shelters and organizations how to follow its life-saving formula.

Equal Opportunity

Austin Pets Alive! is an equal employment opportunity employer.
We value having staff who come from communities most impacted by the issues we engage on.
We especially encourage people of color, LGBTQ people, women, transgender and gender non-conforming people, and people with disabilities to apply.