Veterinarian Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• High emotional intelligence
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing
• Effective time management skills with the ability to triage cases and workload
• Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine.
• Experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full service or shelter environment.
• Eligible to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License.
• If driving a Humane Colorado vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

• Shelter medicine experience
• Skilled HQ/HV spay/neuter surgeon
• Proficiency with Chameleon

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding veterinary care to homeless and owned pets, including physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, shelter and owner requested euthanasia, and necropsies.
• Perform surgical procedures on a regular basis including HQ/HV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and possibly orthopedic procedures.
• Lead the management of cases, advocating for the best outcome for individual animals within Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
• Practice incremental medicine, using critical thinking and decision-making skills within the Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
• Participate in euthanasia and euthanasia decision making through a compassionate, thoughtful approach within the shelter and with patrons seeking end of life services for their pet.
• Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community.
• Partner with other departments to effectively and efficiently coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease animals.
• Contribute to and support a culture of learning generally, and specifically for colleagues, veterinary interns and externs, and veterinary support staff.
• Work with investigations staff regarding the evaluation, documentation, and testimony about the condition of animals involved in cruelty and neglect cases, including testifying if needed.
• Consult and provide assistance to patrons and external veterinarians regarding animals cared for by Humane Colorado.
• Assist with delivering organizational specific training programs regarding veterinary care as requested.
• Contribute to and help maintain a culture of collaboration and teamwork within Veterinary Services and across the Organization.
• Contribute to initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
• Manage and maintain accurate medical and surgical records.
• Remain current on trends in veterinary medicine, and in shelter medicine in particular.
• Work, when requested, with Humane Colorado's Community Veterinary Services team, providing urgent care services for owned pets, HQ/HV spay/neuter services and vaccination clinics.
• Assume periodic overnight on call responsibilities for shelter and foster animals, by phone, in support of overnight staff.

Benefits

• Paid Sick Time