Veterinary Social Worker, Veterinary Medical Centre

1 month ago
United States$69k–107kFull TimeSocial Work
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Compensation Intelligence

BLS OES 2024

Above Market
Salary Percentile88th percentile
25th50th75th90th+

52% above median for Social Worker in SK

Job Description

About the Role

Join University of Saskatchewan as a Veterinary Social Worker, Veterinary Medical Centre in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • informed resources, referrals, and follow up support. Attends to the unique needs of the centre’s clients and their families through therapeutic, supportive and trauma

Requirements

  • Facilitates seminars and lectures on veterinary social work for students, staff, and community audiences.
  • Communicates and acts in a respectful and professional manner, collaborates effectively, abides by policy, and contributes to a positive and productive work and learning environment.
  • Engages in continuous learning by participating in activities, training, and events related to Indigenous engagement, reconciliation, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Saskatchewan as a Veterinary Social Worker, Veterinary Medical Centre.

Key Skills

Clinical Social WorkCrisis InterventionGrief CounselingTrauma-Informed PracticeClient AssessmentProgram DevelopmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationClient DocumentationTeachingResearchHuman-Animal BondMental Health Services Act KnowledgeChild and Family Services Act KnowledgeAnimal Protection Act KnowledgeEquity Diversity And InclusionCommunication Skills
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinary Social Worker, Veterinary Medical Centre at University of Saskatchewan a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at University of Saskatchewan 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

University of Saskatchewan lists compensation for this physician position at $69k to $108k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Transparent compensation ($69k–$108k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Clinical Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Grief Counseling, Trauma-Informed Practice, Client Assessment, Program Development, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Client Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The veterinary social worker provides clinical social work services to clients of the small and large animal clinics, addressing emotional and psychosocial needs related to the veterinary care experience, including grief, loss, and caregiver fatigue. This role involves delivering therapeutic support...

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About University of Saskatchewan

Higher Education
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
5-10
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago