Winnebago County Animal Services is seeking a veterinarian with shelter medicine and spay/neuter experience to join our team as Chief Veterinarian. Our veterinarian works with our kennel team to provide high-quality medical care to shelter animals, including dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Responsibilities include providing spay/neuter services, necessary surgical treatment of various medical conditions, herd health oversight, and healthcare maintenance on shelter pets.

With an annual animal intake of approximately 4,500, our veterinarian provides humane medical treatment of all animals seen in the shelter and plays a role in the maintenance of shelter protocols. The veterinarian splits time evenly between surgical and wellness/medical duties, with surgery in the morning and other duties in the afternoon. Knowledge of and training in shelter medicine is preferred. This position plays a vital role in saving lives daily!

Winnebago County offers an excellent work schedule and manageable caseload, a competitive starting salary of $150,000 per year, along with a generous comprehensive benefits package which includes outstanding medical, dental, and prescription insurance plans, a 457 investment plan, an excellent pension plan, 13 paid holidays, vacation, personal and sick days, and life insurance. Winnebago County, IL is located just over an hour from both Chicago, IL and Madison, WI.

The department provides a range of services in Winnebago County, IL and boasts high reclaim and adoption rates. Thanks to the efforts of many, including our veterinary team, WCAS euthanasia is low and reserved only for cases of public safety or where injury or illness make euthanasia the humane option.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Stacy at Jstacy@wcas.wincoil.gov.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, no nights or weekends

Work Location: In person

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Winnebago County Animal Services jobs

Chief Veterinarian - Shelter Medicine