Veterinarian: Special Incentive up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation, Student Loan Benefit

Salary: See Position Description

Location : York, SC

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-00460

Department: Public Works

Division: Animal Control

Opening Date: 08/08/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

About us

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.

• 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.

• Compensation - competitive market-rate pay, and negotiable based on qualifications.
• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences

• Examines, evaluates, diagnoses, treats, and provides general and emergency medical care to animals under the supervision of York County Animal Control, including small animal, large animal, pediatric, exotic, livestock, and wildlife species.
• Prescribes, dispenses, and administers medication, vaccinations, and provides training and oversight to Animal Control staff on the use of medications and controlled substances.
• Performs testing, spay, neuter, surgeries, and euthanasia on animals.
• Provides examination and health certification to ensure animals are fit for interstate transport.
• Performs behavioral assessment of animals within the shelter for determination of temperament and adoptability to the public.
• Maintains regulatory requirements regarding the care and welfare of animals, including maintenance of records and veterinary history of animals, including medications, controlled substances, treatments, evaluations, and diagnosis.
• Provides training and medical oversight to York County Animal Control staff, including methods of disease prevention, treatment, triage, behavioral assessment, and euthanasia.
• Performs forensic and necropsy examinations for animal cruelty incidents, including reporting, deposition, and courtroom testimony.
• Works with management staff to identify and implement long-range programs and regularly review policies, procedures, and ordinances.
• Responds to citizen concerns about animals under care.
• Maintains inventory, care and compliance of medical equipment and supplies.
• Participates in community outreach events, such as wellness clinics, microchip clinics and public spay/neuter clinics.
• Performs related work as assigned.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree.

• Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM).
• Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine and surgery.
• State controlled substance license pract.