This week’s featured job is a Veterinary Social Worker for the College of Veterinary Medicine (posting 883898). The College of Veterinary Medicine has been instructing veterinary students since 1855 and now features three biomedical science departments—microbiology and molecular genetics, pathobiology and diagnostic investigation, and pharmacology and toxicology.

This position will serve the College of Veterinary Medicine by providing grief support and community resources by request from clients, ensuring client documentation is confidential and providing referrals to community mental health professionals.The future Veterinary Social Worker will also help develop wellness practices for the CVM Clinical team while also speaking to community groups about social work services.

The Veterinary Social Worker should have a Bachelor’s degree in social work with state licensure. They should also have 3-5 years of field experience, preferably veterinary-related. It is also recommended that they are familiar with state animal laws.

To learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine, visit their website. To apply for the position, please submit a resume, cover letter and three professional references on the MSU Careers Website by August 8.