Relief Veterinarian at Guide Dogs for the Blind in Boring, OR

Let your commitment to quality guide you here.

Guide Dogs for the Blind, Inc. (GDB) offers an especially rewarding career for veterinary professionals. As a Relief Veterinarian at our beautiful campus in Boring, OR, you will work at the top of your profession in our compassionate and mission-driven veterinary department. We will rely on you to play a key role in ensuring optimal health for our dogs. Duties include:

• Providing professional veterinary care, including surgery, radiology, and internal medicine as one of our relief pool veterinarians
• Addressing the specialized medical and surgical needs of all program dogs
• Conferring with outside veterinarians caring for GDB dogs to ensure that their recommended treatment is consistent with our protocols
• Consulting with breeder custodians, puppy raisers, and guide dog users concerning veterinary care
• Supervising, training, and providing guidance to paid and volunteer clinic staff

Qualifications:

• Oregon veterinary license and USDA accreditation for interstate and international health certificate
• Current and renewable Drug Enforcement Agency license, Class II, IIN, III, IIIN, IV, V
• Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

What sets us apart?

• You’ll become an expert on our yellow and black Labrador Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, and Lab/Golden crosses.
• GDB is deeply committed to the care and well-being of our program dogs, and you will be empowered to deliver all the care that you deem necessary with minimal financial constraints.
• Our dogs are always a pleasure to work with.
• Teamwork at GDB is exceptional, both within the veterinary department and across the organization. Because we all share the same passion for our mission, you’ll experience strong support from colleagues and make meaningful connections.

Guide Dogs for the Blind

The largest guide dog school in North America, Guide Dogs for the Blind creates inspiring partnerships between people, dogs, and communities. With exceptional client services and a robust network of instructors, puppy raisers, donors, and volunteers, we prepare guide dogs to serve and empower individuals who are blind or have low vision, throughout the U.S. and Canada. Our team includes approximately 300 employees and 3,000 volunteers, supporting more than 2,000 working teams (clients and guide dogs).

At Guide Dogs for the Blind, we respect, value, and appreciate all differences. We welcome all qualified candidates irrespective of your race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Individuals with disabilities, especially those who are blind or visually impaired, are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability and need assistance and/or accommodation with applying for a job, please feel free to contact Human Resources.

Pay Range: $90/Hour