Dir. Medical Services

HUMANE SOCIETY OF POMONA VALLEY INC•Pomona, CA

1d•$180,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the President/CEO, the Director of Medical Services directs animal medical care, husbandry, and surgery in a shelter setting and for owned animals seen through the community clinic and mobile spay/neuter unit. The position supervises Veterinary Medical Services employees and maintains Veterinary Premise Permits for the Inland Valley Humane Society and San Gabriel Humane Society campuses. The role combines clinical and administrative duties and is currently approximately 50% floor work and 50% administrative work. It includes medical and surgical care, staff oversight and training, coordination of veterinary schedules and student rotations, communication with organizational leadership, and after-hours communication as needed. The position may also involve court testimony and forensic medical assessments related to suspected animal cruelty.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary college.
Current, unrestricted California veterinary license in good standing.
Current DEA registration, or ability to obtain it before the starting date; must be able to serve as designated manager of the Veterinary Premise Permits.
At least 2–3 years of clinical experience as a licensed veterinarian.
At least 3–5 years of experience in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter, shelter medicine, or a comparable high-volume setting.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; intermediate experience with Word, Outlook, and Excel is also specified.
Ability to work a varied schedule, including some evenings, weekends, and on-call coverage.
Ability to travel between campuses and mobile unit locations.
Ability to testify in court and prepare clear medical and forensic documentation.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills for working with staff, partners, animal control officers, and the public.
Strong analytical skills, budgeting and forecasting knowledge, and ability to align initiatives with organizational goals.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and FBI fingerprint check; placement is also contingent on a written test with a minimum score of 80%, reference check, prior employment check, Live Scan, and pre-employment medical exam including a drug test.
Valid California Driver’s License, or ability to obtain one, and a good driving record.
No felony convictions or convictions for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Knowledge of medications commonly used in veterinary care, including their uses and dosages.
Knowledge of symptoms of common diseases in dogs, cats, and other animals, and animal nutritional needs.
Ability to routinely lift 50 pounds and perform strenuous activity, including lifting, carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, cleaning, and bending.
Ability to handle, carry, and restrain animals of different sizes, and carry supplies and equipment.
Ability to tolerate loud animal noises and objectionable odors.
Ability to communicate effectively with the public, staff, and city contacts in person and by telephone, and to read and write handwritten and typewritten records.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience with veterinary and technical staff is preferred.
Experience with Vet Services Clinic Software, Clinic HQ, and ShelterLuv is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage and supervise Veterinary Medical Services staff.
Observe shelter animals for signs of illness or injury.
Perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter procedures for shelter and owned animals, as well as other surgeries such as mass removals, enucleations, amputations, and dental procedures.
Maintain vaccination schedules, protocols, and SOAPs for shelter and owned animals.
Maintain medications, supplies, related logs, and the DEA license.
Maintain medical protocols and SOAPs for common shelter diseases and support herd health.
Perform health certifications for animals being transported to shelter partners.
Report and testify in court cases concerning the condition and treatment of seized and impounded animals, as needed.
Perform forensic medical assessments and/or coordinate evidence collection with the shelter veterinarian for suspected animal cruelty cases.
Oversee staff training in humane euthanasia.
Schedule veterinarians for rotating duties, including surgery, community clinic, shelter medicine, and the mobile spay/neuter unit.
Attend leadership meetings and serve as the primary communicator between the leadership/administrative team and veterinary team.
Provide training and presentations for animal control officers, kennel staff, and veterinary staff as needed.
Maintain Veterinary Premise Permits for the Inland Valley Humane Society and San Gabriel Humane Society campuses.
Handle after-hours communication with animal control officers, kennel staff, veterinary staff, and emergency clinics as needed.
Maintain schedules and learning protocols for fourth-year veterinary student rotations.
Perform other assigned duties.