This is a 40 hour/week exempt position with daytime hours.The MSPCA-Angell at Nevins Farm in Methuen, MA is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced veterinarian to lead our progressive veterinary team serving both community animals in need and shelter animals.
THE POSITION: Our clinic provides medical care to the animals at our Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen as well as low cost spay/neuter and acute outpatient veterinary care for owned pets. Click here to read about what we do www.mspca.org/clinics.
The position reports to the Director of Veterinary Medicine & Community Initiatives and offers exposure to a diversity of surgical and medical cases rarely seen in private practice, with an emphasis on high volume spay/neuter, urgent outpatient surgery, and infectious disease control. Nevins Farm also offers the unique opportunity to provide care for the shelter animals under the care of our farm team. Joining MSPCA-Angell at Nevins Farm means being part of a dynamic, passionate team from various specialties - including veterinarians, techs, animal behavior, adoptions, foster, and operations.
As the Lead Shelter Veterinarian, in addition to providing hands-on care to shelter and community pets, you'll be supporting new and experienced veterinarians, fostering a positive culture, and collaborating with Lead Veterinarians at our other locations to have a key voice in protocol and policy development.
The salary range for the lead position is generally $150,000 - $180,000 and can vary based on skill level and experience.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS:Our ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience as a veterinarian in shelter and community medicine practice, with a comfort in managing shelter population health and performing high-quality, high-volume spay-neuter and other soft tissue and dental procedures.
OUR BENEFITS:- Relocation allowance
- Paid professional memberships, licensure, PLIT, VIN and DEA license
- Annual CE allowance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance
- Dental, life and disability insurance
- 403b with employer match
- Flexible Spending Account
- As part of the renowned MSPCA, our shelter is a not-for profit (reduction in your student loans is a possibility) animal hospital.
- Employee discounts for pet health care and pet food!
OUR LOCATIONEnjoy the diverse culture, arts & entertainment of the Merrimack Valley and spend weekends ocean-side or hiking on scenic mountain trails! At our Methuen Adoption Center and Clinic you will be working and collaborating with Angell Animal Medical Center veterinarians.
