Location: 1845 Pontius Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025
Hiring Range: This position’s hiring range is anticipated to be $140,000-$170,000 per year, depending on experience, plus great benefits!
Position Summary
Are you a veterinarian who wants to make a difference in the lives of homeless pets, but are also mindful of work-life balance? Do you have or want to gain experience with neonates, high-volume high-quality spay/neuter, and shelter medicine? Perhaps you are a recent graduate looking to get your feet wet with shelter medicine or have you been working in private practice for a while, but are ready for a new opportunity. If so, Best Friends may be the place for you!
Our clinic team is made up of caring and skilled veterinary professionals, who are dedicated to ensuring our rescue animals are healthy, happy, and ready for adoption. Our clinic boasts surgical suites with full monitoring capabilities, digital radiology, in- house laboratory, ultrasound and more. Experience comprehensive medical benefits, including mental health support, 401k, life insurance, generous paid time off and CE benefits, among others. Join our team and start making a difference today!
Best Friends staff veterinarians provide high quality veterinary care for Best Friends Animal Society program animals. This includes pets in our care as well as high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries and other surgeries and care for Best Friends public and partner lifesaving activities.
Culture Statement and Responsibility: We believe in treating everyone with kindness and compassion, building trust through authenticity and following through on commitments. We prioritize well-being alongside our mission, fostering strong relationships through open communication and transparent feedback. Diversity and inclusion are integral to our culture, enriching team dynamics by valuing diverse perspectives. Each team member is responsible for creating an inclusive environment where all voices are respected and contributing to a workplace that embodies our shared values and commitment to progress. By consistently aligning our actions with our Guiding Principles, we strengthen our culture and ensure that our values are lived every day.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Responsible for the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of program animals; uphold medical standards of care; perform a variety of procedures as needed including high-volume spay and neuter; maintain knowledge of shelter medicine including common infectious diseases and conditions and their treatment; conduct diagnostic procedures.
Support on call and emergency response; ensure a safe and effective clinic environment, educate, mentor, and coach technicians, assistants, and volunteers; communicate with shelters, outside veterinarians, and clinics regarding cases including referrals or post-adoption support.
Promote continuing development of medical care through continued education; keep abreast of veterinary concerns and trends in animal welfare; and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Lead by example in delivering superior customer service in our operations, where we relate to all visitors, adopters, fosters, and others in a friendly, informational, and professional manner.
Work collaboratively with and assist Best Friends’ team members in all areas of operations to develop, evolve, and implement efficient processes to achieve lifesaving goals; follow policies, procedures, and task lists, including accurate and timely communications, work completion, data entry, and recordkeeping.
Maintain a safe workplace, value, and model safe work practices, adhering to organizational safety practices and rules, and addressing or communicating to leadership about unsafe practices and conditions.
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Experience:
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD), work experience preferred but new graduates considered.
Licensed in good standing with state veterinary board, license or…