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Camden, ME
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is looking to add a part time veterinarian to our busy medical team. The candidate will work directly with our Director of Operations and skilled technicians to ensure the health of our shelter animals. We currently work Tuesday-Thursday with the possibility of growth in our community outreach program. We are looking for someone who has a strong skill set in both surgery and medicine with the primary focus being small animal spays and neuters.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Perform spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals as well as community cats and small dogs. Perform minor procedures and dentals as needed on both shelter and community animals. Work with technicians and assistants to provide care and advise treatment on any ill or injured animals. Provide intake exams on all new shelter animals and follow-up care as needed. Maintain thorough, neat, and timely medical records of all shelter animals using online software.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES
) Passion for animal welfare. Possess good communication skills and computer literate. Exceptional time management skills and be a team player. Ability to remain composed and professional in busy or stressful situations. Responsible for maintaining current licensure. Graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine or equivalent. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Maine in good standing and must complete all professional requirements to maintain licensure.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The work is performed in office and shelter surroundings. The position requires the ability to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 70 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing. Potential hazards include but are not limited to: handling of sharp objects including scalpels and needles, exposure to corrosive cleaning agents or medications, exposure to feral or aggressive animals, and exposure to zoonotic diseases through the use of hypodermic needles, animal bites, scratches, airborne transmission, and physical contact. NOTE This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship. P.A.W.S. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free and smoke free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.
