Veterinary Social Worker

Ethos Veterinary Health

3 days ago

United States$65k–75kFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Ethos Veterinary Health as a Veterinary Social Worker in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Provide pet loss counseling to clients by phone and in person.

Establish and maintain consistent documentation of client and staff intervention, while maintaining confidentiality.

Facilitate (organize, implement, maintain, and promote) a pet loss support group.

Assist clients in end-of-life decision making in collaboration with staff and doctors.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work Schedule and.

Benefits & Compensation

This is an on

site position supporting our Chicago and Mundelein locations. Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world

art technology and a scientific, evidence

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Ethos Veterinary Health as a Veterinary Social Worker.

Key Skills

Pet loss counselingGrief counselingBereavement counselingTrauma counselingPTSD counselingCrisis interventionConflict mediationCommunication skillsStress managementCompassion fatigue managementMentoringDocumentationInterdisciplinary collaborationPublic speakingEducational programming

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Position Insights

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Ethos Veterinary Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

Ethos Veterinary Health lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $75k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pet loss counseling, Grief counseling, Bereavement counseling, Trauma counseling, PTSD counseling, Crisis intervention, Conflict mediation, Communication skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Veterinary Social Worker provides emotional support, grief counseling, and crisis intervention to clients and staff within a veterinary hospital setting. They also facilitate support groups, mediate conflicts, and collaborate with leadership to foster a compassionate and healthy work environment...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with employer match, Paid time off, Sick time, Paid sick and safe leave, Public health emergency leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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