Position:
Shelter Veterinarian Department:
Medical Exempt/Non-Exempt:
Non-Exempt, part time position. Hours and days will vary depending on organizational needs. Includes occasional weekend and holiday work.
Immediate Supervisor:
Practice Manager Availability:
Part time position. 15-20 hours per week.
General Position Summary:
To provide veterinary medical care as well as co-facilitate the humane care and treatment to all animals in the care of Animal Allies Humane Society, in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the organization. As well as inform policy and procedure in relation to animal care in collaboration with leaders of the organization.
Essential Function/Major Responsibilities:
Diagnose and provide treatment protocols for medical conditions in all Animal Allies Humane Society animals. Oversee the general health of all pets in the care of Animal Allies Humane Society. Collaborate on the creation and update policies, procedures, and protocols including but not limited to: Vaccination, nutrition and feeding, parasite control, housing and sanitation, treatment for routine infections diseases, preventative medicine, herd health and emergency evaluation and treatment.
- Follow the progress of all patients placed on treatment, keeping records of all treatments and final outcomes in coordination with the Practice Manager.
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries on Animal Allies Humane Society pets along with other surgical procedures when deemed appropriate.
- Provide oversight regarding euthanasia of animals deemed irredeemably suffering physically or behaviorally.
- Assist with internal and public relations consultation as they pertain to veterinary medical issues.
- Provide training for Animal Allies Humane Society team members as necessary.
- Maintain a friendly demeanor and provide excellent customer service while interacting with adopters, volunteers, fosters, or other staff members.
- Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed.
Qualifications:
- Veterinary medical degree.
- License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Minnesota.
- Must have or be able to obtain a DEA license.
Pay:
$75.00 per hour Expected hours: 16.0 - 20.0 per week
Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off
Work Location:
In person