Veterinarian

The Animal Foundation•Las Vegas, NV

13h

About The Position

Under administrative direction, responsible for providing high quality veterinary care of shelter and/or client owned animals, shelter medicine, spay/neuter surgeries as well as carrying out disease control protocols. Some positions may require an emphasis on affordable veterinary care and vaccinations, some may require an emphasis on high volume spay and neuter surgery, and others may require emphasis on duties related to shelter medicine and population management.

Requirements

DVM/VMD degree from an accredited School of Veterinary Medicine.
Valid License issued by the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
Valid Dispensing Veterinarian License issued by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
Valid Controlled Substance License issued by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy.
Valid Controlled Substance Registration Certification issued by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration.
Valid USDA Accreditation.
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 filing and 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: Performing elective surgical procedures on an as-needed basis.
Skill in: Demonstration of genuine concern, compassion, and caring for animals.
Skill in: Diagnosis of medical conditions and determining an 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 socio-economic, 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, including experience in HQHVSN, preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs high quality high volume spay/neuter procedures for client-owned and/or shelter animals. Surgery schedules typically consist of 25+ patients/day.
Performs pre-operative physical exams, administers peri-operative medications, and manages postoperative surgical care for surgical patients.
Performs other elective special procedures (amputations, enucleations, dentals, mass removals, etc) as needed.
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 a 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, 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.
Administers vaccines and preventative medications for shelter animals and for client-owned companion animals during public shot clinics.
Maintains accurate and detailed electronic medical records.
Demonstrates strong professional communication skills through clear, concise, and effective written and verbal interactions with customers, colleagues, and management across various channels (email, phone, meetings).
Dresses appropriately and professionally to project a positive image to the public.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization’s service to its customers by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
Provides responsive, meaningful, and compassionate service to all customers and colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.