What are the responsibilities and job description for the Managing Education Veterinarian position at AHS?
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Job Purpose: You are a practicing veterinarian that is responsible for the efficacy of the veterinarian training programs at Animal Humane Society. This includes bringing learning and development value to veterinarians employed by AHS as part of externship programs. Additionally, you are responsible for the veterinary standards set for training in other roles such as Veterinary Technicians. As a compassionate and focused leader, you support and lead the team by caring personally and challenging professionally. You ensure continuous improvement and employee development.
Pay: $105,000.00- $120,000.00 based on experience
Schedule: Full-Time 40 hours per week
Location: Primarily at our Golden Valley location and occasionally at our other locations which include St. Paul. Woodbury and Coon Rapids
Application Requirements: Please include a cover letter with your resume
What you will be doing:
Leadership – Own outcomes, work collaboratively and hold self and team accountable. Model the coaching approach to leadership and participate in first teams.
Strategy – Understand and commit to the requirement of excellence, continuous improvement, and department and organizational goals. Understand, improve and develop service offerings.
Communication – Listen, pay attention and be a responsible steward of information. Distill and convey information in a clear, complete and timely manner in alignment with organizational messaging.
Support – Lead the team, consulting experts as needed. Balance both office responsibilities, training, and veterinary work. Monitor industry trends, manage intern scheduling and timecards, and departmental budget. Foster the relationship with U of MN.
Culture - Foster an open and inclusive work environment by modeling AHS Behaviors and values, consistent with the vision and mission of the organization. Maintain a safe work environment by following AHS protocols and policies. Work with AHS volunteers in a positive and effective way to advance the mission of AHS and facilitate meaningful volunteer engagement.
Other duties as assigned
What we are looking for:
Experience – Minimum of three years of veterinary experience. Proven leadership experience or a desire to lead required. Must hold a valid Minnesota license to practice Veterinary Medicine.
Adaptability – Ability to work in a professional and positive manner, balancing shifting priorities to meet the needs of the organization.
Communication – Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, must have ability to work as a leader of the team and partner collaboratively with external and internal customers and departments.
Emotional Capabilities – Must be able to handle the physical and emotional aspect of working of in a high-volume clinic and shelter environment, including the use of euthanasia. Must have a high level of resiliency.
Schedule – Availability to work during operational hours as defined by leadership with the expectation to work varied hours including evening and weekend shifts.
This position description is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
About AHS
One of the nation's leading animal welfare organizations, Animal Humane Society helps more than 23,000 animals every year. We’re transforming the way shelters care for animals and engage their communities, advancing animal welfare and creating a more humane world for animals everywhere.
Why Work Here
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Make a difference in the lives of animals and people
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Join a team of coworkers who love animals as much as you do
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Work-life balance
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Unique animal adoption benefits and discounts on veterinary care, pet supplies, and animal training classes
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Health insurance coverage for full time staff includes the following: medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account for health care expenses and dependent care, voluntary accident insurance, and employee-paid supplemental life, and employee-paid accidental death and dismemberment insurance
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Employer paid benefits for full time staff includes the following: basic life insurance, basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance, short-term and long-term disability
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401K with up to 4% match for part time and full time staff
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Nine paid holidays for full time staff
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Paid floating holidays for part time and full time staff (up to 4 days per year based on start date)
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Paid time off for part time and full time staff (amount is based on hours worked and full time/part time status)
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Paid parent leave for full time staff
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One-time $350 stipend for remote and hybrid roles to cover costs of remote workspace beyond technology already provided by AHS
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000
