Job Description: This practice is a community animal rescue non-profit with in-house spay-neuter clinic is seeking a dedicated full-time licensed veterinarian to join their team and serve as the medical director. The Medical Director/Veterinarian will provide medical and surgical care to the animals (canine and feline), high–volume spay and neuter services to public and animals, and wellness clinics (primarily vaccinations and prevention) open to the public. This position is supported by an experienced team of highly qualified veterinary technicians in both wellness services and surgery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Establish and refine medical protocols, driving continuous improvement in the quality of care.
- Stay up to date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine and attend Continuing Education meetings.
- Collaborate in Clinic recruitment and staff development, nurturing a culture of learning and advancement.
- Assists in the hiring of any additional approved Veterinarians to ensure they provide quality and safe care to the animals and the public animals.
- Oversee part-time, full-time and contract vet professionals when they are utilised in the Clinic. Oversee the educational needs of any part-time Relief/contract Veterinarians to ensure care is provided in a safe manner.
- Assist in the development of the Veterinary team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
- Works Collaboratively with the Clinic Coordinator and the Executive Director in shelter and public clinic operations.
- Develop and manage preventative shelter medicine and disease protocols.
- Follows Euthanasia policy and advises and performs euthanasia only when medically appropriate for animals.
- Maintain DEA licensure of self and employed/contracted Veterinary professionals. Follow all regulations set forth by the DEA.
- Manage records of controlled substances for self and oversight of any relief/contract Veterinarians.
- Ensure appropriate medication is administered by Veterinary Technical staff as directed. Oversight of controlled substance practices to ensure diversion does not occur.
- Perform high volume spay and neuter surgeries for cats and dogs in their program.
- Provide veterinary care, including medical examinations, diagnostics, care, monitoring, and treatment.
- Provide Wellness services including Vaccinations and Prevention.
- Issue USDA Health certificates for animals that are designated to go on Transport to the other rescues in the United States.
- Perform approved medical and surgical procedures for pets in a way that will deliver the highest quality of care while minimising patient stress and discomfort. Examples may include dentals, amputations, enucleations, mass removal, if skilled in that area of need.
- Perform high volume physical examinations and provide wellness services such as vaccinations, preventative care, and lab work.
- Records information pertaining to animal examinations in a timely and accurate manner.
- Perform high-volume Spay and Neuter surgeries for our scheduled community canine and feline pets.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas.
- Current license or ability to obtain DEA license.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Professional demeanour and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
- The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members.
- Proficiency in high volume spay and neuter surgery is a plus, but supplemental education may be provided.
- Maintenance of professional liability insurance.
- Desire to learn and adopt shelter medicine and high-volume spay and neuter practices.
- Maintain client/patient medical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up to date through established protocols.