Community Animal Medicine Veterinarian
- The Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP, formerly SNPLA)
- Los Angeles, California
- Full Time
Community Animal Medicine Veterinarian
The Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP, formerly SNPLA) Los Angeles, CA Full-time Veterinary
Posted on March 29, 2025
Who we are:
Make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford the cost of private veterinary care. Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP) (formerly The Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles (SNPLA)) provides nonprofit, expert veterinary care to 30,000 pets each year at our 3 stationary community animal medicine clinics and mobile veterinary clinic that operate in underserved areas of Los Angeles. We act as a safety net for cats and dogs whose families are experiencing barriers to care. CAMP's mission is to ensure every pet receives high quality veterinary care regardless of their family's financial circumstances. When you join CAMP, you join a dynamic, passionate team of veterinary professionals working together in an environment that cares for our employees as much as we care about the community we serve.
Who you are:
The Community Medicine Veterinarian is a trained and licensed full-time veterinarian responsible for providing preventive and basic medical care to pet dogs and cats in the Los Angeles region. CAMP's Community Animal Medicine Project focuses on preventative medicine, basic medical care including a variety of ailments and/or injuries, and minor procedures for cats and dogs. Services are provided at our stationary clinic and include examinations, diagnostics and treatments and conditions which can be addressed with reasonable resources with a high likelihood of a positive outcome.
What we offer:
Work/life balance:
4 eight-hour day work week for full time vets
generous paid vacation
401k with employer matching
paid sick time
paid holidays
generous license, professional insurance, and CE reimbursement package
paid employee vitality program to incentivize self-care
Industry-leading : 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer contribution for dependent care, 401(k) with employer-funded contributions after one year of service, life and long-term disability insurance, CE reimbursement, license and insurance reimbursement, and employee vitality program to reimburse gym, wellness memberships and more
Support: CAMP offers professional development programs to foster personal and professional growth, including tuition and CE reimbursement and scholarships
Impact: CAMP is one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the Los Angeles region, so you will be making a difference right at home
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Medical (75%)
Provide high quality, compassionate, preventative and basic medical care to patients in underserved areas of Los Angeles, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescriptions and discharge information.
Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates. Perform high quality surgical procedures at our stationary clinic.
Diagnose and treat post-surgical complications of outpatient animals.
Refer and triage cases that do not fall within the Community Animal Medicine Project parameters of care as appropriate.
Customer Service (15%)
Communicate respectfully with clients, relaying critical medical information about patients. Discuss examination and medical test results with owners in order to allow owners to make informed choices about the medical care of their pets.
Present treatment options on an incremental care basis to clients
Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications.
Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical care decisions.
Administrative/Other (10%)
Document all exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations on medical record form.
Follow written and verbally communicated CAMP Standard Operating Procedures.
Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.
Assist in writing, editing and updating protocols for Community Animal Medicine Project.
Support a culture of respect, belonging and teamwork through regular 1:1s
Other duties as assigned.
Exemplify CAMP's Core Values:
Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals in our community
Teamwork makes the dreamwork - we are stronger when we work together and elevate others
Be compassionate, take action and responsibility to make the world a better place
Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
Current California Veterinary License
Background in small animal medicine and surgery
Maintain good working relationship with clients and staff utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, be a team leader as well as a team player, Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to view online calendar, Excellent work attendance record, Fluency in English required, bilingual in Spanish or other language a plus, Interest in animal welfare and increasing accessibility to underserved populations, Thrives when working independently as well as part of team in fast-paced clinic environment, Flexibility and willingness to occasionally work beyond the scheduled end of the work day
Language:
English (Required)
Our EEO Policy:
CAMP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in CAMP's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CAMP. Please inform CAMP if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
CAMP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
The Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP, formerly SNPLA) Los Angeles, CA Full-time Veterinary
Posted on March 29, 2025
Who we are:
Make a positive difference in the lives of thousands of cats and dogs whose owners are unable to afford the cost of private veterinary care. Community Animal Medicine Project (CAMP) (formerly The Spay Neuter Project of Los Angeles (SNPLA)) provides nonprofit, expert veterinary care to 30,000 pets each year at our 3 stationary community animal medicine clinics and mobile veterinary clinic that operate in underserved areas of Los Angeles. We act as a safety net for cats and dogs whose families are experiencing barriers to care. CAMP's mission is to ensure every pet receives high quality veterinary care regardless of their family's financial circumstances. When you join CAMP, you join a dynamic, passionate team of veterinary professionals working together in an environment that cares for our employees as much as we care about the community we serve.
Who you are:
The Community Medicine Veterinarian is a trained and licensed full-time veterinarian responsible for providing preventive and basic medical care to pet dogs and cats in the Los Angeles region. CAMP's Community Animal Medicine Project focuses on preventative medicine, basic medical care including a variety of ailments and/or injuries, and minor procedures for cats and dogs. Services are provided at our stationary clinic and include examinations, diagnostics and treatments and conditions which can be addressed with reasonable resources with a high likelihood of a positive outcome.
What we offer:
Work/life balance:
4 eight-hour day work week for full time vets
generous paid vacation
401k with employer matching
paid sick time
paid holidays
generous license, professional insurance, and CE reimbursement package
paid employee vitality program to incentivize self-care
Industry-leading : 100% employer-paid employee medical, dental, and vision insurance, employer contribution for dependent care, 401(k) with employer-funded contributions after one year of service, life and long-term disability insurance, CE reimbursement, license and insurance reimbursement, and employee vitality program to reimburse gym, wellness memberships and more
Support: CAMP offers professional development programs to foster personal and professional growth, including tuition and CE reimbursement and scholarships
Impact: CAMP is one of the largest and most impactful animal welfare organizations in the Los Angeles region, so you will be making a difference right at home
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Medical (75%)
Provide high quality, compassionate, preventative and basic medical care to patients in underserved areas of Los Angeles, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescriptions and discharge information.
Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on all surgical candidates. Perform high quality surgical procedures at our stationary clinic.
Diagnose and treat post-surgical complications of outpatient animals.
Refer and triage cases that do not fall within the Community Animal Medicine Project parameters of care as appropriate.
Customer Service (15%)
Communicate respectfully with clients, relaying critical medical information about patients. Discuss examination and medical test results with owners in order to allow owners to make informed choices about the medical care of their pets.
Present treatment options on an incremental care basis to clients
Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications.
Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical care decisions.
Administrative/Other (10%)
Document all exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations on medical record form.
Follow written and verbally communicated CAMP Standard Operating Procedures.
Attend staff meetings, doctor meetings and other requested meetings.
Assist in writing, editing and updating protocols for Community Animal Medicine Project.
Support a culture of respect, belonging and teamwork through regular 1:1s
Other duties as assigned.
Exemplify CAMP's Core Values:
Commitment and dedication to improving the lives of animals in our community
Teamwork makes the dreamwork - we are stronger when we work together and elevate others
Be compassionate, take action and responsibility to make the world a better place
Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent
Current California Veterinary License
Background in small animal medicine and surgery
Maintain good working relationship with clients and staff utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, be a team leader as well as a team player, Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ability to view online calendar, Excellent work attendance record, Fluency in English required, bilingual in Spanish or other language a plus, Interest in animal welfare and increasing accessibility to underserved populations, Thrives when working independently as well as part of team in fast-paced clinic environment, Flexibility and willingness to occasionally work beyond the scheduled end of the work day
Language:
English (Required)
Our EEO Policy:
CAMP is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in CAMP's standard application process, which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on CAMP. Please inform CAMP if you need an accommodation in order to complete any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Individuals seeking employment are considered without regards to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity or expression, age, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances.
CAMP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).
Job ID: 474974516
Originally Posted on: 4/28/2025
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