Relief Veterinarian, Shelter Medicine

About the Role

The relief veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment, and surgical services to animals served and owned pets by Oregon Humane. As a state-licensed DVM, the relief veterinarian is also a primary caregiver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with practice and state standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter general surgery and diagnostic medical center.
• Provide primary care to multiple species, including dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and birds.
• Complete and maintain medical records in accordance with practice and state standards.
• Provide direct professional contact with veterinarians and community practitioners to answer questions or follow up on concerns related to patient care and policies.
• Participate in clinical instruction and mentorship of veterinary students during surgical procedures.
• Attend and participate in twice-daily clinical rounds, when possible.
• Provide leadership and direction during patient care discussions.
• Represent Oregon Humane in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited academic institution.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Oregon or able to acquire within six months of hire.
• Able to provide high-quality patient care to a wide variety of animal species and breeds.
• Able to demonstrate excellent surgery and medical diagnostic abilities in a high-volume veterinary medicine facility.
• Able to perform in distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Possess strong mathematical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ABVP Canine/Feline Shelter Medicine Residency or experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful, and professional manner.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment. Travel between the two campuses may be required. Working at both campuses may be required. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required. Animal contact and related injuries may occur. Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations. The pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion. Contact with angry or emotional people may occur.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Occasional moving items above shoulder level.
• Occasional use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level.
• Prolonged standing, sitting, and/or stooping may occur.
• Occasional climbing and bending.
• Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
• Ability to respond and perform life-saving techniques in an emergency.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and address and overcome complex challenges and barriers. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect, and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity, and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive than we are today.