Shelter Veterinarian

SUMMARY

This position, located within the Medical Services Division of Animal Care & Control, performs professional work in examining and treating shelter animals, performing surgery, monitoring and maintaining preventive healthcare programs, providing medical analysis on animal cruelty cases and other cases involving animals. Offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus. Starting salary is anticipated to be $115,00 - $120,000. Part-time and/or full-time work schedules are available.

• Oversees the health care of shelter animals, and ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete animal health records
• Plans and conducts medical exams of animals sheltered by Animal Care & Control
• Diagnoses animal health problems and initiates appropriate treatment
• Administers an effective disease prevention program by implementing an inoculation regime and ensuring effective shelter sanitation and disinfection
• Monitors and maintains preventative healthcare programs
• Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals (including rabbits) and other surgeries as needed
• Provides emergency medical treatment to sick or injured animals on a rotating 24-hour on-call basis
• Evaluates animals victimized by cruelty and neglect and provides court testimony as necessary
• Euthanizes animals as necessary
• Provides animal health information and assistance to those adopting shelter animals; provides follow-up medical care as appropriate
• Works with shelter staff to order and maintain veterinary supplies
• Provides instruction and leadership of shelter technicians and other staff who assist with veterinary procedures
• Maintains assigned equipment
• Provides recommendations and considerations to the shelter manager and shelter director
• Performs routine administrative/clerical duties as required, these may include but are not limited to preparing forms, reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.
• Attends training, meetings, conferences, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• Excellent communication skills, adept at conveying information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well with others in a team environment.
• Skilled in fostering positive working relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Proactive and detail-oriented, effectively planning, prioritizing, and organizing work to achieve desired outcomes with minimal oversight.
• Highly adaptable and skilled in task-switching, effectively managing multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently.
• Skilled in animal handling, possessing knowledge of various species, and capable of interacting with them safely and effectively.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, exercising good judgment and self-control to navigate stressful situations and peak workload periods with efficiency.
• Proficient in accurate record-keeping, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of detailed documentation for audit purposes
• Knowledgeable in legal frameworks, including laws, legal codes, and relevant regulations, applying this understanding to ensure compliance and adherence to legal standards.

• Doctoral degree (DVM or VMD) and a minimum two (2) years of related experience and/or training.
• Hold a North Carolina State license to practice Veterinary Medicine and Controlled Substance Certification.
• Ability to obtain a DEA Controlled Substance Certification.
• Possess a valid North Carolina (NC) or South Carolina (SC) driver’s license