Relief Veterinarian

The Animal Foundation • Las Vegas, NV

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under administrative direction, this position is responsible for providing high-quality veterinary care for shelter and/or client-owned animals. This includes shelter medicine, performing spay/neuter surgeries, and implementing disease control protocols. Depending on the specific role, there may be an emphasis on affordable veterinary care and vaccinations, high-volume spay and neuter surgery, or shelter medicine and population management.

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.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of immunization as related to infectious diseases of animals.
• Knowledge of proper review/audit of medical procedures to ensure that efficient and effective medical procedures are being practiced.
• Knowledge of standard clinical office practices and procedures, including the operation of standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of communicating effectively with co-workers and the public, in person and over the telephone.
• Knowledge of correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Skill in instructing (training) staff, providing clinical oversight and case management assistance.
• Skill in performing surgery to spay, neuter, and treat animals.
• Skill in demonstrating genuine concern, compassion, and care for animals.
• Skill in diagnosis of medical conditions and determining appropriate course of treatment.
• Skill in explaining medical conditions and treatment options to staff and the public.
• Skill in reviewing medical charts and records.
• Skill in maintaining accurate medical and clinical records and preparing accurate and timely reports.
• Skill in performing high volume of spay/neuter surgeries on a daily basis.
• Skill in use of business software and associated computer hardware.
• Skill in communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
• Skill in contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Skill in 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees