Shelter Veterinarian

About the role

Salt Lake County Animal Services is seeking a full-time Shelter Veterinarian to provide high-quality medicine and surgery in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will support the team in spay/neuter surgeries and clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Supports the entire team involved in spay/neuter surgeries and clinic operations.
• Performs required number of canine and feline sterilizations per day.
• Adheres to herd health treatments and protocols that are cost and time efficient.
• Maintains complete surgical, complication, mortality, and controlled drug logs and individual patient medical records.
• Completes wellness and surgical procedures in a competent, safe, and efficient manner.
• Provides education and consults with clients including fosters, adopters, owners, rescuers and staff.
• Utilizes knowledge of population management to recommend non-responsive candidates for euthanasia.
• Aids in the development and implementation of improved or new diagnostic, treatment, and surgery protocols.
• Aids in the development and distribution of work schedules for veterinary staff.
• Provides on-call services on a rotating basis to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university and possession of a valid license to practice as a Veterinarian in the State of Utah.
• Possession of a Controlled Substance License at the time of hire OR attainment within 60 days of hire.
• Possession of a Certification to issue State Health Exams at the time of hire OR within 30 days of hire.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

Qualifications

• Pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Surgical procedures for spaying and neutering canines, felines, and other common shelter animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, etc.
• Shelter medicine and best practices.
• Modern techniques for treating various animals for common diseases and injuries.
• Laws, codes, regulations, and policies affecting the agency’s operations and programs.
• Quality assurance procedures and techniques.
• Training principles, practices, and techniques.
• Determine surgical needs based on animals' health status.
• Understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of County, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards that affect the operation and administration of the shelter medical program.
• Effectively provide training and instructions to staff on a variety of medical techniques common to animal care.
• Analyze program needs and develop, recommend, and implement operational procedures, policies and protocols.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relations and deal effectively and tactfully with citizens and staff.
• Prepare clear, complete, and technically accurate reports.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Position requires standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling loads of 10 - 40 pounds on regular basis and up to 80 pounds on occasion, stooping, bending, squatting and reaching on a frequent basis.
• Incumbent will be frequently exposed to animals that may bite, kick, scratch or be diseased (including rabies), as well as fur, dander, unpleasant odors, loud noises, unsanitary conditions, dust, gases, and chemicals.
• Incumbent will be frequently exposed to blood, new and used needles, scalpels and other sharp instruments and contaminants.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• 12 Paid Sick Days
• Up to 24 Paid Vacation Days per year (DOE)
• Utah Retirement System Pension
• 10% Employer Contributions in Utah Retirement Options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical Health Savings Account (HSA) or Traditional Medical Insurance
• HSA Front Load to employees $600 Individual/1,200 Family
• Dental insurance $25,000 Life Insurance
• Many Additional Programs to Assist you