Veterinarian (Full-Time & Part-Time) up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation, Student Loan Benefit

Back View Details And Apply

Veterinarian (Full-Time & Part-Time) up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation, Student Loan Benefit

York County York, South Carolina, United States

Job Description:

Veterinarian (Full-Time & Part-Time) up to $25,000 Sign-on Bonus, Relocation, Student Loan Benefit

Description

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:
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 an exceptional Shelter 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:Projected Salary Range: $125,000 - $160,000. Compensation is negotiable based on experience/education.

Our Total Compensation Package:
This position will remain open until filled with applications being reviewed weekly.

Duties and Responsibilities:



About you

Education and Experience:

Special Certifications and Licenses:


Physical Demands / Work Environment / Disclaimer

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

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:
York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:
May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Full-time employees are allowed to participate in group medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance programs offered by York County Government. If employees elect to secure dependent coverage, the employee should pay the additional costs for such coverage. All statements of insurance coverage are subject to the terms, conditions, restrictions and other eligibility requirements that are set forth in various insurance plan documents.

Our full-time benefits through PEBA (South Carolina Retirement Systems and State Health Plan) include health insurance, prescription benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, MoneyPlus, Health Savings Accounts, retirement (Membership in the South Carolina Retirement System is mandatory for county employees), and deferred compensation.Making decisions about your insurance and retirement benefits can sometimes be complicated and difficult. The Navigating Your Benefits seriesprovides common-language explanations and can help you find your way in the world of your insurance and retirement benefits: Navigating Your Benefits | S.C. PEBA (sc.gov)

Other full-time benefits include longevity allowance, annual leave, sick leave, holiday pay, Sick Leave Bank, wellness benefits, Employee Assistance Program, etc. Please contact Human Resources at Human.Resources@yorkcountygov.com if you would like more information.

Longevity Allowance
Full-time regular county employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and judges with ten or more years of full time continuous governmental service are eligible to receive a monthly longevity allowance in addition to their regular compensation. Continuous service transferred from employment with another county, municipality, state or a political entity created by the State may contribute toward eligibility for the longevity allowance. Longevity allowances are paid according to the following schedule.

Longevity Allowance
Years of Continuous ServiceMonthly Longevity Amount
10-14 Years$20.00
15-19 Years$25.00
20-24 Years$30.00
25-29 Years$35.00
30-34 Years$40.00
35-39 Years$45.00
40+ Years$50.00

Annual Leave
Probationary and regular full-time county employees that work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave with pay. Employees in their new hire six (6) month probationary period shall not be able to use annual leave until they become regular county employees. Employees who are separating from county service shall be paid for all accrued, unused annual leave up to 360 hours provided they give York County as the employer the proper notice as required. Employees in their six (6) month New Hire probationary period who are terminated or separated from employment shall not be paid for accrued annual leave. The maximum amount of annual leave carried into each calendar year is 360 hours.

Earning Rate for Full-Time Employees
Full-time employees with less than ten years of continuous service earn at the rate of eight hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve months period. Full-time employees with at least ten years, but less than twenty years of continuous service will earn at the rate of ten (10) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve month period. Full-time employees with twenty or more years of service will earn at the rate of twelve (12) hours of paid annual leave for each month of service during a twelve (12) months period.

Sick Leave
Full-time county employees may be entitled to earn sick leave with pay. Employees may accrue up to 1,440 hours of sick leave. Upon termination of employment with the County, employees may not be reimbursed for any unused sick leave. When a paid holiday occurs while an employee is on sick leave with pay, the day may not be charged as sick leave.

Earning Rate of Sick Leave
Full time employees will earn eight hours of sick leave per month of service during a twelve month period.

Paid Holiday’s
The following days may be observed as paid holidays for York County Employees:
January - December:3 Optional Holidays per Calendar Year
January:New Year’s Day andMartin Luther King Day
May:Memorial Day
June:Juneteenth Day
July:Independence Day
September:Labor Day
November:Veteran’s Day,Thanksgiving Day, andFriday after Thanksgiving
December:Christmas Eve,Christmas Day

Training:
Quality training and educational programs are available at various times for county employees in order to support workforce development that is consistent with organizational objectives. Training topics may include driver training, CPR/first aid, communication, supervisor training, workplace violence, substance abuse, and various computer related classes.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

See Position Description
Back View Details And Apply

other diversity sites