Animal Services

Veterinarian: Special Incentive up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus


Salary
$125,000 - $160,000 annually (based on experience)
Job Region
South South Carolina
Department/Division
Public Works / Animal Services
Organization
County of York
City
York
State
South-carolina
Job Requirements

  • Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
  • Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine and surgery.
  • State controlled substance license practitioner in good standing.
  • Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) controlled substance license practitioner in good standing.
  • State authority to train and certify Euthanasia Technicians.
  • Driver’s license required to respond to field medical emergencies and offsite boarding treatments.

Job Description

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities.  We are excited that you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation for our success.

Mission Statement – York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement – York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.


About York County Animal Services:
Unleashing Hope and Saving Lives! Welcome to York County Animal Services, where we are dedicated to our mission in supporting lifesaving operations, with an annual intake surpassing 4000 animals.  Our vision, mission and core values are built on providing exceptional care and empathy to both our animals and community.  Our unique team is comprised of a part-time Veterinarian, kennel technicians, animal medical technicians, volunteer/adoption coordinators, behavior specialists, animal control officers, veterinarian technicians and an army of volunteers that fuel our mission to help provide care and compassion.

Our Vision:
York County Animal Services’ Vision is to build a humane community where all animals are treated with respect and compassion.

Our Mission:
York County Animal Services’ Mission is to create a collaborative community dedicated to supporting and protecting its pets and people through humane sheltering, adoption, education, outreach, and enforcement.

Our Core Values:

  • Compassion: We believe that the values of our community are reflected in the stewardship of its animals.  Animals and people should be treated with empathy, kindness, and dignity.
  • Dedication: We believe education and outreach programs provide a pathway for responsible pet ownership.
  • Collaboration: We believe developing partnerships with community stakeholders will enhance the resources available for the betterment of the pets in the community and the families that care for them.
  • Safety: We believe the safety and welfare of the pets and people is addressed through proactive intervention and effective enforcement.

For more information, please visit our website:Animal Services | York, SC (yorkcountygov.com)
Find us on social media:York County Animal Services SC | York SC | Facebook

About our opportunity

We are seeking exceptional full-time and part-time Veterinarians to join our team! If you are passionate about prevention, outreach, diagnostics, sterilization, and surgical intervention, we want to hear from you!  We are looking for a commitment to community outreach and prevention coupled with a dedication to the humane treatment and care of all animals.  Join our team today and make a profound impact on both the lives of animals and our community.

Special Incentives:

  • Incentive Bonus (To include contract for repayment if minimum of two (2) years of service is not completed):
    1. Full-Time Vet Position: $25,000 half paid upon hire and half paid after one (1)-year service and a satisfactory completion of new hire probation period.
    2. Part-Time Vet Position: $15,000 half paid upon hire and half paid after one (1)-year service and a satisfactory completion of new hire probation period.
  • Relocation Stipend Provided
  • Student Loan Payments: $5,250.00 per year towards to repayment of student loans up to a max of ten (10) years as applicable.

Projected Salary Range: $125,000 – $160,000. Compensation is negotiable based on experience/education.

Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
DVM Degree
Apply By Date
Continuous
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