Shelter Medical Services Supervisor

About the role

The Medical Supervisor is responsible for the daily medical operations of the SPCA of Texas in a manner that allows for the highest quality of care and medicine provided to our animals.

Responsibilities

• Performs all work in accordance with SPCA of Texas protocols.
• Oversees the daily medical operations including inventory management, medical treatments, and staff management.
• Provides support to the work performed and as directed by the Shelter Veterinarians, Chief Veterinarian, and Senior Manager, Operations.
• Actively engage with volunteers in such a way that provides support for our volunteers and staff and proactively improves our volunteer program.
• 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.
• Maintains open communication with the Chief Veterinarian, Shelter Veterinarians, and Operation Directors/Managers regarding work performed by the Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Technician Assistants.
• Facilitates and maintains open communication with all teams within the SPCA of Texas.
• Assist in maintaining all medical services across all SPCA of Texas locations.
• Ensure the humane treatment and handling of animals by training staff in proper techniques and Fear Free methods, while overseeing maintenance of a clean and healthy environment for all shelter animals.
• Maintains an appropriate level of pharmacy inventory and supplies and places orders when needed.
• Participates in daily shelter operation rounds.
• Completes and submits medical and general supply PO/PR’s in a timely manner and in accordance with SPCA of Texas protocol.
• Assists with daily shelter medical operations, including feeding, cleaning, medicating, and preparing for/recovering from surgery animals under care of the SPCA of Texas.