Shelter Veterinarian

Humane Society Brand•Tampa, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shelter Veterinarian is responsible for examining all animals brought to the shelter to determine acceptance of sterilization and performing the surgical procedures for sterilization. This role will also be responsible for establishing and implementing measures to prevent the introduction of potential infectious diseases and for setting up control measures should a contagious problem occur within the shelter. The veterinarian will maintain a surgical suite for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB) and interact with volunteers. This is a full-time position that requires independent judgment to recommend the best option for an animal and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, evaluating new approaches to problem-solving, and assessing changing facts or conditions. It requires regular contact with internal and external customers involving considerable tact, discretion, and persuasion in obtaining the cooperation of others. The role calls for a well-developed sense of timing, strategy, and may involve detailed explanation and interpretation of policies, rules, and regulations. The veterinarian will also be responsible for boosting morale, encouraging engagement, and professional development with team members, leveraging evidence-based medicine, and continuing the pursuit of education to deliver quality patient care. The veterinarian will adopt and positively impact new veterinary standards and guidelines.

Requirements

Must possess a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine
Must possess a valid State of Florida license to practice veterinary medicine
At least one year of experience in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter
Must be personable, able to communicate with and direct staff and work as a member of a team.
DVM Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree
Has and maintains a Valid and Current State of Florida Veterinarian License
Computer skills required: Internet Software; (Outlook); and Shelter Luv software (or similar software).

Responsibilities

Examines animal to determine nature of disease or injury.
Independent judgment to recommend the best option for an animal and the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Evaluate new approaches to problem solving, and assess changing facts or conditions.
Requires regular contact with internal and external customers involving considerable tact, discretion and persuasion in obtaining the cooperation of others.
Calls for a well-developed sense of timing, strategy and may involve detailed explanation and interpretation of policies, rules and regulations.
Ability to boost morale, encourage engagement and professional development with team members.
Leverage evidence-based medicine and continue pursuit of education to deliver quality patient care.
Adopt and positively impact new veterinary standards and guidelines
Treats animal surgically or medically.
Responsible for examining all animals brought to the shelter to determine acceptance of sterilization and preforming the surgical procedures for sterilization.
Responsible for establishing, implementing, to prevent the introduction of potential infectious diseases and for setting up control measures should a contagious problem occur within the shelter.
Responsible for maintaining a surgical suite for the Humane Society of Tampa Bay (HSTB).
Interacts with volunteers.
Tests animals for diseases.
Inoculates animals against rabies, and other disorders.
Conducts research on how to control parasites that attack domestic animals.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Required to have the ability to deal with acute illness and trauma and be able to coordinate a team to determine the best treatment plan.