Rescue Veterinerian

The Bond Between

Job Description

Job Title: Rescue Veterinarian
Reporting to: Director of Rescue Operations
Hours per week: 40 hours (potential on-call emergency as needed)
Position Type: Paid (Exempt) - Starting at $105K; DOQ

Join The Bond Between: Saving lives, inspiring change

Our Story:
At The Bond Between, we believe that relationships are the foundation of a harmonious world. For over 16 years, we've been fostering meaningful connections between people, animals, and the community. Our journey began with a simple yet profound realization: that the bonds we form with each other and with animals are magic. We wake up every morning saying yes to connecting people and animals, caring for them, and helping them fill each other’s hearts.

Our Passion:
We're passionate about creating a world where people and animals thrive together. Our work is guided by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings and a commitment to nurturing those relationships.

Our Vision:
Imagine a world where every person has a supportive community, every animal has a loving home, and every connection is filled with compassion and understanding. This is the world we're building at The Bond Between. We envision a world where the bonds between people and animals are free of threats, barriers and limits. We do this by supporting and creating communities that nourish the bonds between people and animals.

Position Overview
The Rescue Veterinarian plays a key role in supporting our rescue by overseeing the medical management of our rescue animals in a variety of cases, both medical and surgical.

Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive medical examinations and assessments on our foster animals, merging shelter medicine with a foster based program.
Manage and oversee the rescue veterinary support team to ensure all foster animals are treated quickly and efficiently.
Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions according to our rescue medicine standards.
Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes in compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.
Communicate effectively with case manager, colleagues, and support staff to coordinate patient care. Occasional foster communication as needed..
Perform surgical procedures, including spay/neuter and other soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures following best practice for rescue medicine..
Lead, supervise, and support the rescue veterinary team to ensure that care standards are maintained.
Assign tasks and duties within the team, based on skill levels and expertise, to ensure efficient and effective care for all animals.
Stay updated on advancements in veterinary medicine, new treatment options, and rescue medicine spectrum of care through continuing education and professional development activities.
Assist in updating and refining our medical protocols as needed to reflect the latest advancements and standards of care in shelter/rescue medicine
Positively represent The Bond Between in the professional and local community.
Ensure all staff treat foster homes and patients with care and respect.
Ensure the rescue is in compliance with all local, state, and federal medical kennel licensing requirements.

Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Licensure (DVM or VMD)
4+ years of veterinary clinic experience
2+ years of rescue/shelter medicine or emergency/urgent care experience
1+ years of leadership experience with a disciplined decision-making approach and analytical, problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills
Ability to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and policies
Strong communication skills both in written and oral format
Self-starter and highly motivated
Experience working with computer applications
Ability to lift 40-50 pounds daily

Who We Are - Our Core Values:

At The Bond Between, we are more than just an organization – we are a community.

We lead with compassion: We believe that every living being deserves kindness, respect and understanding.
We focus on solutions: We are constantly striving to come up with new ideas, new processes and new programs to fill gaps in our community. We say yes when others say no.
We act with open minds: We believe and accept that both people and animals can change. Each of us believes we can change, too.
We believe in collaboration: When we see a need, we seek out collaborative solutions. We put our own egos aside to form partnerships with people from all walks of life in order to support our communities in the most effective, inclusive way.
We do what we say we are going to do: we are reliable, flexible, and understand that we are part of a bigger picture. When we say we will do something, our teammates know it will be done. The Bond Between operates like a business; a business that knows our success equals more lives saved.

Benefits:

- Paid Holidays - Flexible Schedule - Bring Your Pet
- Medical and Dental - Employee Discount - Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off - Parental Leave - Continuing Education

Join Our Pack:

If you are inspired by our mission, passionate about our values, and eager to make a difference, we welcome you to apply now to become a part of The Bond Between community!

This is a full time job