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

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.

• 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.

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. 

• 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.

Education and Experience:

• 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 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.

Physical Demands:
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

• Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or considerable skill, adeptness and speed in the use of the fingers, hands or limbs in tasks involving close tolerances or limits of accuracy.

• Involves routine and frequent exposure to:
  • Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.
  • Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.
  • Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.
  • Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.
  • Traffic; Moving machinery.
  • Electrical shock; Heights.
  • Radiation; Disease/pathogens.
  • Exposure to fractious and rabies infected animals. Potential for bite risk.