Shelter Veterinarian

Job Summary

Provides diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services to all shelter animals. Monitors animal health, provides patient education and assists with administrative work.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid license to practice as a Veterinarian in the State of Utah.
• Possession of a Controlled Substance License at the time of hire OR attainment within 60 days of hire.
• Possession of a Certification to issue State Health Exams at the time of hire OR within 30 days of hire.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post‑accident and reasonable‑suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

• Supports entire team involved in spay/neuter surgeries and clinic. Performs required number of canine and feline sterilizations per day.
• Adheres to herd health treatments and protocols that are cost‑ and time‑efficient.
• Monitors progress of animals receiving treatment and ensures rapid recovery.
• Maintains complete surgical, complication, mortality, and controlled drug logs and individual patient medical records.
• Completes wellness and surgical procedures in a competent, safe, and efficient manner.
• Provides education and consults with clients including fosters, adopters, owners, rescuers and staff.
• Utilizes knowledge of population management to recommend non‑responsive candidates for euthanasia.
• Assists with diagnostic or surgical veterinarian responsibilities in the absence of a vet‑specific specialty.
• Researches, suggests, and maintains best practices for high quality shelter medicine and high volume spay/neuter clinics.
• Assists in the development and implementation of improved or new diagnostic, treatment, and surgery protocols.
• Assists clinic manager to create and distribute work schedules for veterinary staff.
• Provides on‑call services on a rotating basis to respond to emergencies.

• Surgical procedures for spaying and neutering canines, felines, and other common shelter animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.
• Shelter medicine and best practices.
• Modern techniques for treating various animals for common diseases and injuries.
• Laws, codes, regulations, and policies affecting the agency’s operations and programs.
• Quality assurance procedures and techniques.
• Training principles, practices, and techniques.

• Determine surgical needs based on animals’ health status.
• Understand, interpret, and apply pertinent provisions of County, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, and standards that affect the operation and administration of the shelter medical program.
• Effectively provide training and instructions to staff on a variety of medical techniques common to animal care.
• Analyze program needs and develop, recommend, and implement operational procedures, policies and protocols.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations and deal effectively and tactfully with citizens and staff.
• Prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports.

Position requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads of 10-40 pounds on a regular basis and up to 80 pounds on occasion, stooping, bending, squatting, and reaching on a frequent basis.

Incumbent will be frequently exposed to animals that may bite, kick, scratch, or be diseased (including rabies), as well as fur, dander, unpleasant odors, loud noises, unsanitary conditions, dust, gases, and chemicals. Incumbent will be frequently exposed to blood, new and used needles, scalpels, and other sharp instruments and contaminants.

Additional Benefits for full time include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10%…