Veterinarian

About the role

Pima Animal Care Center is seeking a skilled Veterinarian to join our team and make a difference in the lives of thousands of pets and families in Pima County.

This position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to those who qualify.

Responsibilities

• Performs daily observations and examinations of animals under the care of Pima Animal Care Center;
• Provides the requisite veterinary services necessary to diagnose animal health-related matters, develops appropriate therapy/treatment regimens, administers veterinary first aid, and performs medical and behavioral euthanasia as deemed necessary for shelter animals;
• Examines and assesses impounded and found animals that have bitten humans for symptoms of rabies;
• Documents the identification of rabies in impounded or found animals, and assures proper notification of local/state health agencies, individuals who have been in contact with rabies-infected animals and their physicians, health-care and public health agencies;
• Performs high-volume spay and neuter surgeries and other medically necessary procedures to support shelter animal welfare, including dental extractions, enucleations, and similar routine surgeries, including performing advanced procedures such as soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, depending on experience and credentialing;
• Fosters clear and consistent communication across departments and with shelter staff, volunteers, fosters and adopters to support informed decision-making regarding animal health and medical care needs;
• Affords assistance in the training of staff on proper surgical procedures, animal evaluation and monitoring for pre-/intra-/post-surgical signs and symptoms;
• Affords assistance in the training of staff on preparation of sterile surgery packs, animals and maintenance of sterile surgical fields;
• Affords assistance in the control, security, record keeping and use of controlled drugs by staff in the PACC and ensures conformance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations to maintain the facility and personal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licenses and permits;
• Informs/advises/trains staff on animal care topics, which may include but is not limited to diagnosis, therapy and treatment of impounded animals, emergency veterinary techniques, husbandry, nutrition, preventive care, first aid, and control/containment/preventive measures for communicable diseases in an animal shelter environment;
• Trains/advises staff on principles and practices of animal restraint and chemical capture, detection, identification and dispositions of animal welfare/cruelty cases;
• Participates and offers input into intra-shelter strategies related to control of infectious diseases within the shelter population;
• Performs comprehensive cruelty workups and serves as a veterinary expert witness in court proceedings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine with a doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or (VDM) at the time of appointment.

Qualifications

• Minimum one (1) year experience working or volunteering in an animal shelter.
• Minimum one (1) year experience working with high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter.
• Leadership experience in any field.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and care.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Benefits

The position is eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program to those who qualify.

Pay

$146,286 - $219,398 Annually

Schedule

Full-time position.