Companion Animal Vet — Community Clinic Impact

Associate Veterinarian

Serving Monroe County since 1956, the Monroe County Humane Association (MCHA) is a 501c3 charitableorganizationdedicatedtopromotingthewelfareofcompanionanimals,strengthening the human-animal bond,andprovidingaccesstoveterinarycareandhumaneeducationacrossthe community.

Position Summary:

The Associate Veterinarian provides compassionate, practical veterinary care focused on each patient’s medicalneedsandthecircumstancesofthefamilycaringforthem.

Thispositionmayincludewellness care,sick visits,diagnostics,chronicdiseasemanagement,spayandneutersurgery,limited additional surgery, and end-of-life care.

Weunderstandthatclientsmayfacenancialorpersonalbarriers.

Ourveterinarianshelpfamilies understandtheiroptionsanddeveloprealistictreatmentplansthatprotecttheanimal’shealthwhile respecting the client’s circumstances.

The Associate Veterinarianworkscloselywith MCHA’sMedical

Director,veterinary technicians, assistants,administrative staff,outreach team,andnonprotleadership.

Full-time,part-time,andrelief arrangementsmaybeconsideredbasedontheveterinarian’sinterestsandMCHA’sneeds.

Essential Position Duties & Responsibilities:

• Examine,diagnose,andtreatcompanionanimals,specicallycats&dogs.
• Developappropriatetreatmentplansandclearlyexplainoptions,costs,andfollow-upcareto clients.
• Performandinterpretdiagnostictesting,includingradiographyandlaboratorytesting.
• Prescribemedicationsandprovidepreventiveandongoingmedicalcare.
• Performspayandneuterproceduresandothersurgeriesconsistentwiththeveterinarian’s experience.
• Maintaincompleteandaccuratemedicalrecords.
• Providecompassionateend-of-lifecarewhentreatmentisnolongereffectiveorappropriate.
• CollaboratewithstafftosupportpetsservedthroughMCHA’sclinic,Crisis Housing,Street Outreach, and community programs.
• Follow professional,ethical,safety,and controlled-substance standards.
• Contributetoarespectful,supportive,and mission-focused workplace.

Qualications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an accredited institution.
• Licensedoreligibleforlicensuretopracticeveterinarymedicine in Indiana.
• Strongclinicaljudgmentandcommitmenttopatientwelfare.
• Compassionate and respectful communication with clients from a wide range of circumstances.
• Abilitytoworkcollaborativelywithveterinaryandnonprotteammembers.
• CommitmenttoaccessibleveterinarycareandMCHA’smission.
• Experience with Avimarkishelpfulbutnotrequired.
• Newgraduatesandexperiencedveterinariansareencouragedtoapply.

AtMCHA,yourworkdirectlyrelievessuffering,keepspetswiththepeoplewholovethem,andhelps preventunnecessarysheltersurrenders.

Youwilluseyourveterinaryskillstocareforanimalswhomay otherwisegowithouttreatmentwhileservingfamiliesandcommunitiesthroughout

South

Central Indiana.

Thisroleofferstheopportunitytopracticeveterinarymedicineinanonprotsettingwherecommunity impact and patient needs guide the work.

Compensation and Benets:

Full-timecompensationstartsat $110,000annuallyandincreasesbasedonexperience,schedule,and services provided,includingsurgicalcare.

Parttimeandreliefcompensationbasedonhoursworked, experience and services provided.

Full-timebenetsinclude:

• Healthreimbursementarrangement
• Employer-paid dental and vision insurance
• Employer-paid lifeandlong-termdisabilityinsurance
• 3% employerretirementmatch
• Paidtimeoffandholidays
• Noon-calloremergencyduties
• Supportforcontinuingeducation&professional fees
• Staffdiscountforservicesrenderedatclinic

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

MCHA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Allqualiedapplicantsillreceiveconsiderationforemploymentithoutregardtorace,color,religion,gender,genderidentityorexpression,sexualorientation,nationalorigin,genetics,disability,age,orveteranstatus.

Theinformationinthispositiondescriptionindicatesthegeneralnatureandleveloforktobeperformed.Itisnotdesignedtobeinterpretedasacomprehensiveinventoryofallduties,responsibilities,andqualicationsrequiredofassociatesassignedtothisjob.Managementreservestherighttorevisethejobdescriptionorrequirethatothertasksbeperformedhenthecircumstancesofthejobchange (for example, emergencies, change in personnel,orkload, or technical development)

All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions tomanagement.