Relief Veterinarian

Louisiana Society for the Prevention of Cruelty•New Orleans, LA

1d•$70 - $85•Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana SPCA Community Clinic provides access to high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter services as well as preventative and essential veterinary care to the public in addition to managing the shelter population for both Orleans and Plaquemines Parishes. The position plays a crucial role in keeping pets and owners united throughout the course of medical treatment, with the primary focus being the care of the animal and the client, to help enhance the lives of both the pet and the person. The focus in the shelter clinic to the management of the 300 animal population. The Community Clinic veterinarian will provide services including examinations, diagnostics, treatments, minor surgery, and basic dentistry, concentrating on conditions which can be addressed with reasonable resources, and that have a high likelihood of a positive outcome.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university.
Current Louisiana Veterinary License.
Current DEA license.
Current Board of Pharmacy license.
Intermediate computer and keyboard skills, including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Interest in animal welfare and population control and serving underserved populations.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of team.
Demonstrated ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced clinic environment with a diverse group of people.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen.
Should not be allergic to animals or have nut allergies.
Must be able to work with all animals.
Must be able to work with industrial strength cleaners and disinfectants.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds; push and pull heavy objects; bend, twist, reach; perform strenuous physical activities including frequent walking and running, standing, bending and stooping.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in general small animal practice or shelter medicine.
Trained in or experienced with high volume spay/neuter surgery.
Trained and experienced in performing all aspects of dentistry procedures.
Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Provide ‘best in class’ preventive and essential medical care, including physical examinations, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and provision, providing prescriptions and discharge information.
Assist in physical examinations, diagnostics, treatments and recommendations for care for shelter animals.
Perform and oversee all aspects of surgical procedures amenable to being performed on an outpatient basis and refer triage cases that do not fall within the Community Clinic’s parameters of care.
Converse professionally and respectfully with clients, employees, and volunteers and be able to relay important medical information in non-technical terms.
Communicate effectively during examinations and provide medical test results in order to allow owners to make informed choices regarding the medical care of their pets.
Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications.
Document all exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations in patients’ medical records, as well as follow written and verbally communicated Louisiana SPCA Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintain a current professional license to practice veterinary medicine and a current DEA license.
Keep up with the latest developments in animal medicine.
Maintain records for DEA regulated substances and oversee the handling of controlled substances by trained veterinary technicians.
Participate and facilitate training sessions for employees, veterinary and technical students through demonstration, discussion and coaching methodology.
Treat all animals humanely, properly, and with compassionately at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all cases and organizational information.
Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical care decisions.
Perform humane euthanasia.
Perform other duties as assigned.