At Guiding Eyes for the Blind, we are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. We are dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs. So, if you are passionate about helping people and dogs, we would like to hear from you!
At our facilities we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures. As one of our veterinarians, you will play a key part in making that happen!
As one of our veterinarians, you will practice high quality veterinary medicine in a rewarding environment while becoming an expert on our Labrador Retrievers and German Shepherds. With us, you will be working alongside a close-knit, supportive team to ensure optimal health for our dogs from breeding through retirement and all stages in between. Services are offered at no cost to our Puppy Raisers and graduating teams, allowing you to provide meaningful, top-notch veterinary care at our full-service Veterinary Hospital without the pressure of sales.
This position will primarily report to our Yorktown campus with travel to our Patterson campus as needed.
This is a full-time position. Relief veterinarians will also be considered for this opening. There are no "on call" after hours or weekend responsibilites.
Job Requirements
Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures as well as large, mature dog spay and neuters
Develop appropriate courses of treatment for our puppies, breeding dogs, training dogs as well as those selected to become successful guides
Ability to discuss the physical exam and diagnostic findings with the client (Puppy Raisers, Trainers, and Graduates) and create treatment plans to deliver the highest quality of veterinary medicine
Stay current with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications You Will Need
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent
Excellent teamwork as well as strong interpersonal and communication skills
A commitment to client service
Reliability, high level of integrity and punctuality are essential
Guiding Eyes for the Blind provides guide dogs to people with vision loss. We are passionate about connecting exceptional dogs with individuals for greater independence. Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to creating and supporting life-changing connections between people and dogs.
At our facilities in Yorktown Heights, NY, and Patterson, NY, we breed, raise, and train exceptional dogs. Then we connect them to people who are seeking increased freedom and independence, so that together, they can experience all kinds of life adventures.