Shelter Veterinarian

Essential Function/Major Responsibilities

• Assist with development of and maintaining medical protocols and SOPs
• Oversee the health and wellness of all animals located within the DCSPCA campus and in DCSPCA foster homes
• Oversee vaccination and parasite prevention programs
• Lead infectious disease management and outbreak response
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions in shelter animals
• Create and implement treatment plans
• Perform spay/neuter surgery for shelter population as needed; perform other surgical procedures when deemed appropriate
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records in accordance with legal and professional standards
• Assist with internal and public relations consultation and education services as they pertain to veterinary medical issues
• Provide forensic examinations, written reports, and expert testimony in animal cruelty investigation as required
• Provide telephone consultation with staff during normal business hours, with after-hours consultation available as needed

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited veterinary medical school
• Licence to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York
• Valid DEA license and willingness to supply license for ordering accounts including controlled substances
• 2+ years of veterinary experience; shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter experience preferred
• Enthusiasm for shelter medicine and the ability to see the value of shelter animals
• Comfort with performing behavioral euthanasia as necessary
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills
• Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction
• Demonstrates professionalism and sound clinical judgment
• Ability to communicate effectively in English required; bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred