Part-Time Veterinarian

About the role

Licensed veterinarian responsible for providing veterinary care for owned or sheltered animals. May be responsible for performing surgeries that include dentals, spay/neuter or other soft tissue surgeries.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in accordance with SPCA of Texas protocol.
• Humanely treat and care for all animals entrusted to the SPCA of Texas.
• Perform medical care to include, but not limited to, routine and sick examinations, preventative care, emergency triage and stabilization, heartworm treatment, dental procedures and soft tissue surgery.
• Administer and accurately monitor controlled substances.
• Maintain and complete patient records.
• Provide hands-on training, guidance, and mentorship to veterinary externs, fostering their clinical development and ensuring a supportive learning environment.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to both internal team members and external clients, consistently demonstrating kindness, compassion, and a commitment to positive communication.
• Serve as mentor to technical support staff.
• Be an ambassador for the SPCA of Texas, sharing the work and mission with your friends and family and be knowledgeable of the various ways to support our work.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care within the shelter while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Maintain medical standards of care as set forth by SPCA of Texas protocol.
• Be able and willing to examine, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries of shelter animals that include, but not limited to, dogs, cats, livestock and exotics.
• Serve as a resource for the development of protocols regarding sanitary measures, feeding, disease prevention and population management.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality rules regarding all animals as set forth by SPCA of Texas protocol.
• Understand and practice 'herd health' principles as well as individual animal care.
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures.

Abilities Required

• Static Strength: the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• Judgment and Decision Making: the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Oral and Written Expression: the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Monitoring: the ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Emotional and Mental Requirements: the ability to work effectively under stressful conditions.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas, including Texas Veterinary License and DEA license or the ability to obtain both before the start of employment.
• Provide proof of and maintain personal liability insurance.
• Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills.
• Exemplary professionalism and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and time-management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing development and growth.

Schedule

This is a full time job.

Contact Information

Name: Erin Lloyd
Title: Talent Recruiter
Telephone Number: 214-490-6360
Email Address: elloyd@spca.org
Website: https://spca.org/about-2/spca-of-texas/careers/