Relief Veterinarian

The Animal Foundation•Las Vegas, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, responsible for providing high quality veterinary care of shelter and/or client owned animals, shelter medicine, spay/neuter surgeries as well as carrying out disease control protocols. Some positions may require an emphasis on affordable veterinary care and vaccinations, some may require an emphasis on high volume spay and neuter surgery, and others may require emphasis on duties related to shelter medicine and population management. Interested applicants should note in their application which area they would prefer to work in: Vaccine Clinic Administers vaccinations, microchips, dewormer, and other preventative medications for client owned companion animals and shelter animals during vaccine clinics. Explains diagnoses to owners and provides recommended next steps for health concerns identified on physical exam. High Volume Spay and Neuter Surgery Performs high volume spay/neuter procedures for client owned and/or shelter animals. Performs pre-operative physical exams, administers perioperative medications, and manages postoperative surgical care for surgical patients. Reviews medical records of shelter animals prior to surgery. Shelter Medicine Reports the status of overall shelter health to management. Collaborates with management and veterinary staff to create both real time adjustments to shelter protocols, as well as preemptive planning to mitigate the impact of disease outbreaks. Diagnoses and treats illness and injury in shelter animals and occasionally client owned companion animals, recommends course of treatment, diagnostic testing, or euthanasia; species include dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, fish, and occasionally farm animals. Administers pre-euthanasia sedation and performs euthanasia when necessary. General Administers vaccinations, microchips, and preventative medications for shelter animals. Maintains accurate and detailed electronic medical records. Dresses appropriately and professionally to project a positive image to the public. Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine.
Valid License issued by the Nevada State Board Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Valid Controlled Substance Registration Certification issued by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
Valid Dispensing License issued by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
Valid Controlled Substance License issued by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
Knowledge of animal shelter medicine and surgical procedures/protocols.
Principles and practices of immunization as related to infectious diseases of animals.
Proper review/audit of medical procedures to ensure that efficient and effective medical procedures are being practiced.
Standard clinical office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
Communicating effectively with co-workers and the public, in person and over the telephone.
Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Skill in instructing (training) staff, providing clinical oversight and case management assistance.
Performing surgery to spay, neuter, and treat animals.
Demonstration of genuine concern, compassion, and care for animals.
Diagnosis of medical conditions and determining appropriate course of treatment.
Explaining medical conditions and treatment options to staff and the public.
Reviewing medical charts and records.
Maintaining accurate medical and clinical records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
Performing high volume of spay/neuter surgeries on a daily basis.
Use of business software and associated computer hardware.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Communicating, relating, and interacting with a variety of individuals from various socioeconomic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of surgical experience in medical care of animals, to include spaying and neutering, preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers vaccinations, microchips, dewormer, and other preventative medications for client owned companion animals and shelter animals during vaccine clinics.
Explains diagnoses to owners and provides recommended next steps for health concerns identified on physical exam.
Performs high volume spay/neuter procedures for client owned and/or shelter animals.
Performs pre-operative physical exams, administers perioperative medications, and manages postoperative surgical care for surgical patients.
Reviews medical records of shelter animals prior to surgery.
Reports the status of overall shelter health to management.
Collaborates with management and veterinary staff to create both real time adjustments to shelter protocols, as well as preemptive planning to mitigate the impact of disease outbreaks.
Diagnoses and treats illness and injury in shelter animals and occasionally client owned companion animals, recommends course of treatment, diagnostic testing, or euthanasia; species include dogs, cats, pocket pets, reptiles, fish, and occasionally farm animals.
Administers pre-euthanasia sedation and performs euthanasia when necessary.
Administers vaccinations, microchips, and preventative medications for shelter animals.
Maintains accurate and detailed electronic medical records.
Dresses appropriately and professionally to project a positive image to the public.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the department's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Other duties as assigned.