Why You Will Love Working Here

• Qualified veterinary staff to support you
• Work-life balance – normal working hours are 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays
• Great breeds to work with – retrievers, labs, and doodles
• Caring work environment and team atmosphere

Responsibilities:

• Appointments to address medical concerns as well as perform routine examinations and vaccines for service dogs in training
• Perform initial health evaluations of potential breeding dogs
• Address medical concerns that training staff have when working with dogs
• Perform 12-week vaccinations and annual vaccinations on SDiTs and breeding dogs
• Complete referral paperwork when needed for dogs that need outside specialty care (e.g. MedVet)
• Communicate medical information to volunteer trainers in person or via phone/email when appropriate
• Communicate with other departments regarding the health status of service dogs in training when necessary
• Perform basic surgical procedures such as routine ovariohysterectomy, castration, mass removal, etc.
• Perform basic dental prophylaxis on dogs within the 4PFA program when needed

Job Requirements

Must Have

• • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited Veterinary College
  • A current Ohio Veterinary License in good standing
    • This includes completing the required number of continuing education hours as required by law
  • Proficiency in routine surgical procedures
  • Knowledge of common diseases that occur in a kennel environment and appropriate treatments
  • Ability to work in a team environment to coordinate dogs’ needs within departments
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Nice to Have

• • USDA Accreditation
  • At least one year related experience

Physical Ability/Work Environment

• Capable of safely lifting objects weighing up to 45 pounds and safely handling, holding, and restraining active dogs weighing up to 110 pounds.
• Ability to maintain extended periods of standing, walking, bending, and/or stooping on hard surfaces while on one's feet.