Benefits :
This job will not be staffed until our new vet center is built in 2026. If you would like to inquire more, please email us at meghan@alwaysandfurever.org
Job purpose :
The A&F On-Site Veterinarian will deliver high-quality medical care to all shelter animals, including, but not limited to, spaying / neutering and treating various medical conditions.
Duties and responsibilities :
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to :
Qualifications :
Must be currently licensed in the State of Missouri and Kansas to practice veterinary medicine. Must be qualified and eligible to obtain DEA license. Experience in the field of veterinary medicine required, with high volume surgical sterilization experience desirable.
Knowledge and Skills :
Supervisory experience, knowledge of shelter medicine and epidemiology helpful. Knowledge of disease recognition in shelter setting required. Effective decision making and diagnostic skills and interest in pursuing treatment options. Strong customer service, oral / written communication skills and interest in networking with other professionals. Able to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time. Able to deal with staff, volunteers and clients in a professional manner. Able to direct work of others, train / develop employees and evaluate employee performance. Working Conditions : Work is performed in an animal shelter with shared office space. Potential for exposure to diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, anesthetics and sharp objects. Field conditions may be encountered. Occasional lifting of up to or over 50 pounds, potential for standing on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day (40 hour work week), animal handling in a veterinary setting.
A&F is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue network operating out of Spring Hill, Kansas. We were founded in 2018, and for the past 6 years, we have saved more than 6,000 animals while also networking and promoting thousands more for other rescues to save.
Through blood, sweat, tears, prayer, and phenomenal community support, A&F has grown into more than a rescue. We are a movement. Our mission is centered on love, and our dream is to wake up in a world where every soul is treated with kindness, dignity, respect, and most importantly, their lives have been touched by love, even if only for a moment.
Midwest • Kansas City, MO, United States