Veterinary Social Worker

Med Vet

1 day ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

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Job Description

About the Role

Join MedVet as a Veterinary Social Worker – Animal Grief Support in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide the best specialty and emergency medicine every time, every day, to everyone.

provide support and short-term counseling for clients and consultation to the veterinary healthcare team reg.

Provide referrals to community mental health professionals as requested Extending support to clients and fam.

Provide support to clients experiencing long wait times or for clients experiencing high stress and emotion.

Benefits & Compensation

solving and analytical skills Strong communication skills and community outreach experience Must maintain confidentiality and uphold the NASW Code of Ethics. Strong organizational skills. Self

solving skills. Come as you are. MedVet is an

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join MedVet as a Veterinary Social Worker – Animal Grief Support.

Key Skills

Crisis interventionGrief counselingCase managementCommunicationDatabase managementProblem-solvingAnalytical skillsCommunity outreachInterpersonal skillsProgram developmentResource developmentTeachingConflict resolutionDocumentationEthical decision making

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of social work experience and a completed or in-progress Master's in Social Work. A valid state license and knowledge of animal laws are required, along with strong communication and organizational skills.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinary Social Worker at Med Vet a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Med Vet 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis intervention, Grief counseling, Case management, Communication, Database management, Problem-solving, Analytical skills, Community outreach. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Veterinary Social Worker provides crisis intervention, grief counseling, and support to clients navigating end-of-life decisions for their pets. They also act as a liaison between the healthcare team and clients while facilitating wellness initiatives and debriefing sessions for staff.

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