Staff Veterinarian

Montgomery County SPCA

Job Description

Position Title: Staff Veterinarian

Reports To: Chief Operations Officer

Position Summary: The Staff Veterinarian provides medical and surgical care for shelter pets, Trap-Neuter-Return cats, and pets of individual clients, spay/neuter clients and animal rescue groups and develops treatment protocols and SOPs.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling the MCSPCA mission
• Responsible for enforcing and maintaining medical and surgical protocols and ensures MCSPCA compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements
• Create and implement shelter SOPs as needed to ensure compliance with Association of Shelter Veterinarians best practices
• Provide emergency and non-emergency medical and surgical treatment for patients of the MCSPCA clinics and shelters
• Perform dental, orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures for clinic patients and shelter residents as needed
• Perform spay/neuter surgeries on shelter and public animals, including pregnant animals
• Provide diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care patients
• Seek the scheduling of outside veterinary resources for procedures not available at MCSPCA
• Perform or supervise humane euthanasia as required
• Supervise veterinary support staff and clinic volunteers to ensure consistent high-quality care
• Mentor and oversee Veterinary Technicians on animal examination techniques, medical protocols, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring and recovery
• Ensure medical records are complete and accurate in a timely manner
• Communicate with owners and staff team members effectively and in a timely manner
• Responsible for meeting DEA requirements and maintaining current licensure
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Remain knowledgeable and in compliance with MCSPCA Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and MCSPCA policies, procedures and programs
• Support programs and activities of MCSPCA as requested

EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED
• Graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine or equivalent
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Pennsylvania in good standing and must complete all professional requirements to maintain licensure
• Enthusiasm for general surgery and shelter medicine
• Ability to conduct high-volume, high-quality surgical sterilizations in a fast-paced environment
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA license
• Basic computer literacy required
• Proven organizational skills and effective communication
• Possess a positive attitude, empathy and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrate initiative and the capacity to think creatively

This is a full time job