Animal Care & Pet Services E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana
Animal care & pet services E-3 visa sponsorship jobs in Indiana draw Australian professionals to employers across Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington, including veterinary hospital groups, zoological institutions like the Indianapolis Zoo, and expanding pet care chains. Roles in veterinary medicine, animal behavior, and zoo science commonly support E-3 sponsorship where a qualifying specialty occupation degree is required.
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The pay range for this role is $120-$140/hour.
The pay range listed reflects a general hiring range for the area, with the specific rate determined based on the candidate’s experience, skill level, abilities, and education, and may vary depending on location.
Summary of Job Purpose and Function
The primary purpose and function of the Relief Veterinarian is to provide preventative care, diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of Pets.
Essential Responsibilities and Tasks
- Ensure the Safety of Pets, clients and associates by utilizing safe restraining techniques, following standard protocols and maintaining clean, sterile and organized treatment areas, exam rooms and labs.
- Obtain relevant information and history from clients, and maintain proper and complete medical records.
- Educate clients about preventative care, Pet health needs, any diagnosis or treatment, hospital services and other related information.
- Provide professional, efficient and exceptional service including prescribing and administering preventative care for the wellness needs of Pets and diagnosing and treating diseases and injuries of Pets.
- Effectively communicate diagnosis and treatment plan to veterinary medical team and client.
- Ensure local, state and federal laws are followed, including proper maintenance of the controlled substance inventory log.
- Understand and follow state guidelines regarding duties of veterinary assistants and licensed veterinary technicians.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Hiring Qualifications
Capabilities and Experience (can do)
- Ability to multi-task - Manages multiple tasks at one time; quickly and accurately shifts attention among multiple tasks under distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
- Communication skills - Reads, writes and speaks fluent English, using appropriate grammar, style and vocabulary. Correctly spells commonly used English words and job specific terms. Demonstrates exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organizational ability - Demonstrates a systematic approach in carrying out assignments. Is very orderly and excels at cutting through confusion and turning chaos into order.
- Surgical skills - Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
- Problem solving skills - Demonstrates a strong ability to identify, analyze and solve problems. Unusually decisive in handling difficult problems. Translates problems into practical solutions.
- Client service skills - Consistently ensures the team provides the client with attentive, courteous and informative service. Gains and shows personal satisfaction from delivering great service.
- Intellectual ability - Accurately and consistently follows instructions delivered in an oral, written or diagram format. Can provide directions.
- Compassionate commitment to Pet care - Ensures hospital teams confidently present Pet treatment recommendations and associated fees as an advocate for the Pet, gaining the client's agreement to proceed with the treatment most appropriate to the Pet's current condition and long term health. Act as an advocate for the Pet.
- Mathematical ability - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide, and to compute rate, ratio and percent; ability to convert units of measurement.
- Computer skills - Comfortably and confidently uses a computer and specialized software. Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.
- Management ability - Effectively enforces policies. Achieves high productive output while maintaining high morale. Encourages efforts toward common goals. Understands and utilizes a coaching/counseling philosophy for performance management.
Attitudes (will do)
- Initiative - Shows willingness and aptitude to use own discretion in taking appropriate steps in finding solutions to problems; presents options and ideas to enhance current processes or procedures. Takes on additional responsibility when both big and small tasks need to be done.
- Integrity - Firmly adheres to the values and ethics of Banfield Pet Hospital. Exhibits honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
- Cooperativeness - Willing to work with others, collaborating and compromising where necessary; promptly shares relevant information with others.
- Flexibility - Is open to changing situations and opportunities and is willing to perform all tasks assigned.
- Independence - Able and willing to perform tasks and duties without supervision.
- Tolerance for Stress / Resiliency - Maintains a positive "can do" outlook, rebounds quickly from frustrations and unpleasantness, and maintains composure and friendly demeanor while dealing with stressful situations.
Special Working Conditions
- Ability to be confident around Pets (i.e., dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, etc.)
- Client needs and work volume may often require more than 40 hours per week to complete essential duties of this job. This position requires special hours including working weekends and evenings.
- Must have mental processes for reasoning, remembering, mathematics and language ability (reading, writing, and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.
- The noise level in the work environment is moderately high.
- Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.
- Requires sufficient ambulatory skills in order to perform duties while at hospital.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and climb as well as manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 50 pounds.
- Requires good hand-eye coordination, finger-hand-arm dexterity with the ability to reach and grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Associate is routinely exposed to a variety of Pets that may bite or scratch, and on occasion, exposed to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances.
- Minimal travel required, possibly for vendor visits and associate education.
Experience, Education and/or Training
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
- License in good standing with the applicable state veterinary board.
- License with the Drug Enforcement Agency required.
- Proven ability to perform all basic surgeries, including use of all standard medical instruments and equipment.
BENEFITS
Here at Banfield, we prioritize your well-being and professional growth by offering a comprehensive total rewards package, including health, wellness, and financial support for you, your family, and even your pets. Check out some of our “Meow-velous” benefits to our Relief (Locum) Veterinarians:
- Commuter Benefits: Say goodbye to commuting stress with our commuter benefits, making your daily journey more convenient and cost-effective.
- Continuing Education Resources: Access to VetFolio for online CE courses, webinars, and conference proceedings from NAVC and AAHA, as well as access to the MVH Medical Library which provides access to 2000+ university-equivalent journals, 600+ textbooks, and biomedical databases.
- Three Free Optimum Wellness Plans for Pets: We care about your furry friends too! Enjoy three free wellness plans to ensure your pets receive the best preventive and general care.
- Exclusive Discounts: Unlock a world of savings with our wide variety of exclusive discounts on products and services, making life more affordable and enjoyable.
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, SMOKE-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Banfield Pet Hospital® strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. Banfield Pet Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. Banfield Pet Hospital complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every Banfield location.
We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity enables us to live our Purpose:
A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.
E-3 Animal Care & Pet Services Job Roles in Indiana
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Search Animal Care & Pet Services Jobs in IndianaAnimal Care & Pet Services E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Indiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which animal care & pet services companies sponsor E-3 visas in Indiana?
Veterinary group practices, specialty and emergency animal hospitals, and zoological facilities in Indiana are the most common E-3 sponsors in this industry. The Indianapolis Zoo and large multi-location veterinary groups such as those affiliated with national networks have filed Labor Condition Applications for specialty roles. E-3 sponsorship is most consistent at employers where the role requires a specific degree field, such as veterinary medicine, animal science, or zoology.
Which cities in Indiana have the most animal care & pet services E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Indianapolis concentrates the largest share of E-3-eligible animal care roles, driven by its veterinary specialty hospitals, the Indianapolis Zoo, and corporate pet services operations. Fort Wayne and Bloomington also have active hiring in veterinary medicine and animal science, partly supported by proximity to Purdue University's veterinary programs, which creates a steady pipeline of specialist roles that meet the specialty occupation threshold for E-3 sponsorship.
What types of animal care & pet services roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship?
Roles that require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field are eligible for E-3 sponsorship. In animal care and pet services, this typically includes veterinarians, veterinary specialists, zoo animal curators, animal behaviorists, and wildlife biologists. General pet grooming or kennel technician positions rarely qualify because they don't require a specific degree. The O*NET occupation profile for a given role can help confirm whether it meets the specialty occupation standard.
How do I find animal care & pet services E-3 sponsorship jobs in Indiana?
Migrate Mate lists animal care and pet services jobs in Indiana filtered specifically for E-3 visa sponsorship, drawing on DOL Labor Condition Application filing data to surface employers with verified E-3 sponsorship history. You can search by job type, city, and visa category to identify Indiana employers who have sponsored Australian professionals in this industry, which is more targeted than searching general job boards where sponsorship status is often unclear.
Are there any Indiana-specific considerations for E-3 sponsorship in animal care & pet services?
Indiana's veterinary sector benefits from Purdue University's College of Veterinary Medicine in West Lafayette, which means employers in the state are generally familiar with credentialing international veterinary professionals. Australian veterinary degree holders may need to meet Indiana state licensing requirements, including passing the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination, before practicing. Employers typically factor state licensing timelines into their sponsorship process, so confirming licensure eligibility with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency before applying is advisable.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 animal care & pet services jobs in Indiana?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.