Veterinary Career Center

SNPLA strives to maintain a COVID-free workplace. For the safety of our staff and clientele, being fully vaccinated is a condition of employment for all SNPLA employees, including new hires. SNPLA makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with health or religious exemptions that prohibit a person from being vaccinated.

Who we are:

Make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford the cost of private veterinary care. The Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles (SNPLA) provides nonprofit, expert veterinary care to 30,000 pets each year at our 3 stationary community animal medicine clinics and mobile veterinary clinic that operate in underserved areas of Los Angeles. We act as a safety net for cats and dogs whose families are experiencing barriers to care. SNPLA’s mission is to ensure every pet receives high quality veterinary care regardless of their family’s financial circumstances. When you join SNPLA, you join a dynamic, passionate team of veterinary professionals working together in an environment that cares for our employees as much as we care about the community we serve.  

Who you are:

The Community Medicine Veterinarian is a trained and licensed full-time veterinarian responsible for providing preventive and basic medical care to pet dogs and cats in the Los Angeles region. SNPLA’s Community Animal Medicine Project focuses on preventative medicine, basic medical care including a variety of ailments and/or injuries, and minor procedures for cats and dogs. Services are provided at our stationary clinic and include examinations, diagnostics and treatments and conditions which can be addressed with reasonable resources with a high likelihood of a positive outcome.  

What we offer:

• Work/life balance:
• 4 eight-hour day work week for full time vets
• generous paid vacation 
• paid sick time
• paid holidays 
• paid employee vitality program to incentivize self-care
• Industry-leading benefits: 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer contribution for dependent care, 401(k) with employer-funded contributions after one year of service, life and long-term disability insurance, CE reimbursement, license and insurance reimbursement, and employee vitality program to reimburse gym, wellness memberships and more
• Support: SNPLA offers professional development programs to foster personal and professional growth, including tuition and CE reimbursement and scholarships
• Impact: SNPLA is one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the Los Angeles region, so you will be making a difference right here at home

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Medical (75%)

• Provide high quality, compassionate, preventative and basic medical care to patients in underserved areas of Los Angeles, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescriptions and discharge information.

• Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates. Perform high quality surgical procedures at our stationary clinic.

• Diagnose and treat post-surgical complications of outpatient animals.

• Refer and triage cases that do not fall within the Community Animal Medicine Project parameters of care as appropriate. 

Customer Service (15%)

• Communicate respectfully with clients, relaying critical medical information about patients. Discuss examination and medical test results with owners in order to allow owners to make informed choices about the medical care of their pets.

• Present treatment options on an incremental care basis to clients 

• Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications.

• Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical care decisions.

Administrative/Other (10%)

• Document all exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations on medical record form.

• Follow written and verbally communicated SNPLA Standard Operating Procedures.

• Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.

• Assist in writing, editing and updating protocols for Community Animal Medicine Project.

• Support a culture of respect, belonging and teamwork through regular 1:1s

• Other duties as assigned.

Exemplify SNPLA’s Core Values:

• Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals in our community
• Teamwork makes the dreamwork – we are stronger when we work together and elevate others
• Be compassionate, take action and responsibility to make the world a better place

Our EEO Policy:

SNPLA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in SNPLA’s standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on SNPLA. Please inform SNPLA if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.

SNPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Please don’t forget to attach your resume and cover letter to complete your application.

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Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
• Current California Veterinary License
• Background in small animal medicine and surgery

Maintain good working relationship with clients and staff utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, be a team leader as well as a team player, Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to view online calendar, Excellent work attendance record, Fluency in English required, bilingual in Spanish or other language a plus, Interest in animal welfare and increasing accessibility to underserved populations, Thrives when working independently as well as part of team in fast-paced clinic environment, Flexibility and willingness to occasionally work beyond the scheduled end of the work day

Language:

English (Required)