Veterinarian - Hourly - 20 hours per week

3 weeks ago

Maryland, United States St Mary's County Full time
Job Summary

A key member of our shelter team, our Clinic & Shelter Veterinarian will support the medical needs of our shelter animals. The hourly veterinarian will work with the Animal Shelter Division Manager in the operations, goals, and objectives. The hourly veterinarian will hold a leadership role within the shelter with the staff who help with the delivery of veterinarian services.

Essential Functions
  • Shall be available for telephone consultations with Animal Shelter Management and in person for emergencies such as natural disaster and large scale cruelty investigations.
  • Serves in a leadership role during veterinary care and when Shelter Management is not at the Shelter, such as in emergency situations.
  • Performs medical examinations on all types of animals as needed.
  • Performs medical tests, including but not limited to, FeLV/FIV and heartworm testing, as necessary.
  • Performs medical procedures as needed, including but not limited to, heartworm treatment, microchip implants, and repairing umbilical hernias.
  • Manages daily in-patient care of hospitalized animals.
  • Provides consultations and recommendations as needed for animal cruelty cases, livestock examinations and treatment, treatment related matters, euthanasia of animals, and necropsies.
  • Determines when animals have been abused and makes recommendations to Shelter Management.
  • Prepares necropsy and medical reports, including abuse reports, as necessary.
  • Provides sterilization services (including evaluations, operation, and follow-up care) to animals eight (8) weeks of age or older. Sterilization services are performed at the Shelter on Tuesdays and Thursdays in a timeframe that permits the animal to be available for pick up after 3:00pm but before 5:00pm.
  • Administers rabies and other vaccinations to shelter animals as necessary and maintains appropriate records of vaccine administration.
  • Monitors the ongoing shelter population to help ensure a ready supply of healthy animals for adoption.
  • Renews and approves Shelter protocols at least annually.
  • Trains, certifies, and recertifies Animal Shelter employees to administer and document rabies vaccinations, euthanasia, and other medical procedures as determined necessary.
  • Maintains and submits detailed weekly records of all controlled substances, including receipt and administration in compliance with State and Federal law.
  • Maintains detailed schedule of hours worked and services performed.
  • Coordinates, on a regular basis, with Shelter Management and support staff as necessary.
  • Provides ongoing support to Shelter Management and support staff as necessary.
  • Works directly with clients to positively communicate pet needs, encourage treatment compliance, and provide client education.
  • Complies with all applicable laws and Animal Humane policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Must be comfortable with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter.
  • Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
  • Must be a collaborator, self-directed, motivated, and goal oriented.
  • Must exercise independent judgment and work in collaborative work environments.
Education and Experience
  • At least 2 years practicing veterinary medicine in a clinic setting.
  • One year of additional shelter medicine experience is preferred.
  • Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine
Additional Requirements
  • Possess all licenses required by Maryland law, including registration with the MD Department of Health Office of Controlled Substances Administration.
  • Required to have a current and valid DEA license.
  • 51% of time worked must be with the Animal Resource Center.
  • Negative drug screen.
  • Successfully pass a physical, hearing and vision exam.
  • Successfully pass a psychological fitness examination with favorable results.
  • Successfully pass extensive background investigation with favorable results.

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