Veterinary Services Social Worker - Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine

JOB SUMMARY:

The Veterinary Services Social Worker provides clinical social work services within Clemson University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Veterinary Services, supporting clients, veterinary care teams, and their animals. This position offers counseling, resource coordination, and crisis support to individuals facing pet loss and grief, financial hardship, and other barriers affecting access to veterinary care. The Social Worker collaborates with veterinary professionals to address client needs, promotes access to community resources, and contributes to initiatives that support underserved and rural populations. VS Social Worker has opportunities to collaborate with Clemson University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and the CVM Mental Health Counselor. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

JOB DUTIES:

60% - Clinical Services: Assess, intervene, and provide crisis intervention, grief counseling, psychosocial support, and brief therapeutic services to veterinary clients and their families; evaluate needs and coordinate referrals to community resources and support services as appropriate. Collaborate with veterinarians and healthcare teams to facilitate client decision-making related to medical treatment, quality-of-life concerns, end-of-life care, financial challenges, and complex client situations; promote effective communication and resolution of client concerns. Develop and deliver educational, consultative, and supportive services for faculty, staff, and students, including facilitating case debriefings, service rounds, orientations, and training related to compassion fatigue, grief, stress management, and client communication. Manage social work case activities by maintaining documentation, conducting follow-up support, monitoring client needs, and developing educational materials, resource guides, and other tools that enhance client and family support services. Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations and support networks; facilitate support groups, outreach initiatives, and resource development efforts that strengthen access to psychosocial services for clients and community members. 20% - Educational Program Development and Curriculum Support: Collaborate with faculty and interdisciplinary partners to design, implement, evaluate, and improve curriculum and educational programs related to psychosocial care, communication, wellbeing, and access to care. Develop educational resources and learning materials that support students, faculty, and the veterinary curriculum. Evaluate educational initiatives and recommend improvements based on outcomes and emerging best practices. 20% - Teaching and Instructional Activities: Provide limited classroom, small-group, and clinical instruction within the veterinary medical curriculum on assigned topics. Facilitate experiential and case-based learning activities to support student development in communication, client-centered care, and management of complex client interactions. Participate in educational activities in collaboration with course faculty and staff.

 

 

JOB CODE:

GA70

 

 

EMPLOYEE TYPE:

Regular FTE Staff

 

 

Minimum Requirements:

A master's degree in Social Work and professional experience in a human service or social service program.

Valid Driver's License

Preferred Requirements:

3-5 years of directly related work experience.

Bilingual in Spanish at a basic conversational level preferred.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

JOB KNOWLEDGE

Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Not responsible for supervising employees.

 

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself: 60%

 

 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

None: %

 

 

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hours:

37.5

 

 

COMPENSATION INFORMATION:

Expected Salary Range

60000 - 80000

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

 

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL:

Normal Operations - Required to follow emergency facility closure and modified operations directives, and not normally expected to work on-site during emergency situations.

  

 

JOB LOCATION:

Pendleton, SC

  

 

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

September 8, 2026

 

 

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

Military Equivalency: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

Veteran Preference: South Carolina provides employment preference to eligible veterans for qualifying full-time permanent positions. To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications, have been discharged under honorable conditions, and indicate their veteran status in the application by uploading a DD-214 for confidential review. A request for Veteran Preference can be made via the application process. Please contact hrjob@clemson.edu with any questions or issues.

 

 

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.