Veterinarian Intern

SPCA of Texas • Star, TX

44d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is supervised by the Chief Medical Officer and involves providing veterinary care for owned or sheltered animals. The intern may be responsible for performing surgeries such as dentals, spay/neuter, or other soft tissue surgeries. The role requires adherence to SPCA of Texas protocols, humane treatment of animals, and accurate record-keeping. The intern will also serve as a mentor to technical support staff and act as an ambassador for the organization's mission.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas, including Texas Veterinary License and DEA license, or the ability to obtain both before the start of employment.
• Ability to provide proof of and maintain professional liability insurance.
• Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills.
• Exemplary professionalism and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and time-management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing development and growth.
• Ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.

Nice To Haves

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care within the shelter while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Maintain medical standards of care as set forth by SPCA of Texas protocol.
• Be able and willing to examine, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries of shelter animals that include, but are not limited to, dogs, cats, livestock and exotics.
• Serve as a resource for the development of protocols regarding sanitary measures, feeding, disease prevention and population management.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality rules regarding all animals as set forth by SPCA of Texas protocols.
• Understand and practice ‘herd health” principles as well as individual animal care.
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in accordance with SPCA of Texas protocols.
• Humanely treats and cares for all animals entrusted to the SPCA of Texas.
• Performs medical care including routine and sick examinations, preventative care, emergency triage and stabilization, heartworm treatment, dental procedures, and soft tissue surgery.
• Administers and accurately monitors controlled substances.
• Maintains and completes patient records.
• Serves as mentor to technical support staff.
• Acts as an ambassador for the SPCA of Texas, sharing the work and mission and being knowledgeable of ways to support the organization's work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern