Veterinarian
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Job Description
Posting Date
04/30/25Application Deadline
05/14/25Pay Range
$125000 $160000 annuallyThe pay range listed above reflects the full pay range for this position. Salary offers are based on the candidates equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. This position is not eligible for overtime compensation.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Animal Care and ControlAbout the Position
Are you a compassionate Veterinarian who thrives in a fastpaced environment Does your heart beat for the opportunity to make a difference Good news weve been looking for you. With over 700 dogs in our care every day is different as a Veterinarian at Maricopa Countys Animal Care & Control.
As one of the fastestgrowing counties in the country Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) has become one of the largest openadmission municipal shelters in the nation. We currently operate at above a 90 save rate and embrace Fear Free values to ensure the physical and emotional health and wellness of the animals in our care. Because MCACC is a public shelter our veterinarians are able to focus on their passion for animals and maintain a worklife balance with our 4day work week. As a Veterinarian here you can expect to develop your surgery skills and make a difference in animals lives to help them heal so they can go into loving homes.
Maricopa County is excited to offer Veterinarians a hiring incentive!
SignOn Incentive: Participating in Loan Repayment: $7500 After 3 months and at 1 year. Not Participating in Loan Repayment: $12500 After 3 months and at 1 year.
Repayment: Employees who received a signon incentive and voluntarily separate from County employment must repay all signon incentives received during the last 12 months prior to their separation.
About Us
Maricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the humananimal bond in our community. We are always looking to add talented individuals to our team either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nations largest openadmission shelters we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions shelters clinics and animal service officer teams learn firsthand about proper care for homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes.
Proud to Offer
Arizona Veterinary Medical Association paid tuition up to $100000 (Follow this link to learn more:
Student loan repayment programs like the Licensed Professional Loan Repayment Program up to $6250 per quarter $100000 maximum total benefit) and the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Continued Education Allowance: Up to $1000 annually for continued education qualifying expense
Relocation assistance of up to $15000 to cover moving expenses such as airfare gas professional moving fees and more!
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System a defined retirement pension plan that provides a guaranteed monthly benefit for life once retired
Three weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave annually with accrual rate increase over time in coordination with years of service
Six weeks of paid parental leave
A $60/month Wellness Incentive that once earned can be used toward your monthly health insurance premium
Veterinarians who work an extra shift beyond their regular schedule receive $575 per extra shift worked
Exceptional worklife balance including a 4day workweek. Choose a 410 or 980 schedule
Lowcost highvalue healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Learn more at Require
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine
Valid Arizona Veterinarian license upon hire
We Also Value
Experience as a veterinarian at a spay/neuter clinic or animal shelter
Experience in shelter medicine
Experience using Chameleon software
Job Contributions
Examine impounded inhouse and fostered shelter animals to perform diagnostics create treatment plans prescribe therapeutics and determine appropriate disposition for incoming animals
Execute spay/neuter surgeries perform dental extractions read and interpret radiograph studies and perform nonwitnessed ownerrequested euthanasia
Evaluate animals for release from bite quarantine
Monitor dispense and log controlled substances and maintain medical records
Participate in biweekly onsite vaccination clinics
Provide training to clinic shelter and field staff members
Deliver exceptional customer service to internal and external clients
Working Conditions
Fastpaced animal shelter environment with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors excessive noise animal waste and fluids deceased animals cleaning chemicals and zoonotic diseases
Ability to lift bend stoop stand and walk on various surfaces including slippery uneven and rough
Ability to exert 50100 lbs. occasionally 1025 lbs. frequently and 1020 lbs. constantly
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Arizona drivers license and have an acceptable driving record upon hire
Drug Enforcement Agency Certification is required
Selection Procedure
Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a preemployment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safetysensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
