Staff Veterinarian

KENTUCKY HUMANE SOCIETY•Louisville, KY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Kentucky Humane Society (KHS) is excited to share a fantastic job opportunity for a Staff Veterinarian in Louisville, KY. At KHS, we are passionate about improving the lives of animals and the people who love them. As Kentucky’s largest pet adoption agency and the state’s oldest animal welfare organization, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in our community. The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for high-level medical care and sterilization to owned and shelter animals. This role involves working on our vet services team across several programs at KHS, including the Sam Swope Pet TLC veterinary office for owned and unowned animals, the CARE-a-van mobile vet clinic providing wellness and spay/neuter services, and the S.N.I.P. Clinic, our high volume, low cost spay/neuter clinic. Through leadership, education, and proactive solutions, we are creating more compassionate communities by being a champion for companion animals and the people who love them.

Requirements

1+ years of management or supervisory experience preferred.
General to intermediate dog and cat knowledge with experience in handling animals of all ages, sizes, and temperaments.
Intermediate computer skills with the ability to prepare reports and maintain an efficient records system.
Exceptional organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Self-directed with the ability to work independently/meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment with little direct supervision.
Ability to envision long-range goals and apply them to daily operations.
Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with people of all backgrounds and personalities.
Humane attitude towards animals.
Ability to manage the emotional aspect of end-of-life service and humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances.
Accept, support, and represent KHS core values, programs, policies, and procedures.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be willing to drive KHS vehicles.
Ability to work a schedule inclusive of one weekend day.
Background Check required.

Responsibilities

Provide high level veterinarian care to both owned and shelter animals.
Perform surgery, sterilizations, heartworm treatments, amputations, tumor/growth removals, and dental procedures.
Conduct medical examinations and administer vaccinations.
Assist in medical care to ensure complete treatment and recovery for all owned and KHS animals.
Manage daily operations of adoptions staff through effective delegation, support, motivation, and fair leadership.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, reviewing, terminating, and disciplinary measures of adoption team members.
Supervise adoption staff and coordinate schedules; oversee time and labor and submit payroll records.
Implement training plan for new adoption employees and volunteers to ensure training is consistent and thorough.
Communicate monthly goals to staff and track progress, providing direction and incentives as necessary.
Work within guidelines of annual budget and in compliance with KHS strategic plan as it relates to adoptions and customer service.
Participate as needed in the strategic planning process for shelter services regarding Adoptions.
Create a positive experience for adoptions customers and volunteers.
Develop and implement SOP guidelines for best adoptions and customer service practices.
Ensure KHS animals are provided the 5 freedoms throughout all adoptions operations.
Ensure the Open Adoptions philosophy and policies are followed at all locations.
Compile data for reports; analyze trends and recommend actions to improve processes.
Process Purchase Orders according to established procedures and maintain inventory of all departmental supplies.
Attend Animal Relate Services meetings, providing collaborative input and discussion on operational issues and needs, including euthanasia decision.
Ensure location is kept in excellent condition and preventative maintenance is being followed along with work orders processed through Facility Dude software.
Responsible for opening and closing procedures as scheduled.
Serve as contact for alarm/emergency calls.
Work collaboratively with KHS leadership and Management teams to meet life-saving and organizational goals.
Positively address, resolve and report customer concerns in a timely manner.
Communicate with Shelter Operations Director regarding unusual activities, significant problems or concerns.
Other duties as assigned.