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Veterinarian- Animal Services
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As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates must possess:- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary medical program.
- Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Kansas, in good standing with the appropriate licensing authority.
- Current registrations and authorization necessary to possess, prescribe, administer, and manage controlled substances as required by Kansas and federal law, including applicable DEA registration.
- Minimum of one year of professional experience in shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter practice, community veterinary medicine, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
- Demonstrated surgical proficiency.
- Knowledge of shelter medicine, population-health principles, disease control, and animal welfare.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Ability to maintain detailed medical and administrative records and prepare professional reports.
- Ability to effectively prioritize assignments and respond to changing operational demands.
- Valid driver's license.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:- Practice high-quality shelter veterinary medicine.
- Manage a high-volume clinical and surgical environment.
- Perform approximately 30 spay/neuter surgeries during designated high-volume surgical days when operational demand is present and patient safety permits.
- Diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans. Kansas City, Kansas 66101-3064 (913) 321-1445 700 Minnesota Ave.
- Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures appropriate to shelter medicine.
- Perform or coordinate necropsies and prepare detailed professional reports.
- Administer and oversee heartworm treatment protocols.
- Develop veterinary policies, protocols, and standards of care.
- Manage shelter population health and infectious-disease concerns.
- Develop strategies that improve animal welfare and positive outcomes.
- Lead, train, and support veterinary technicians and clinic personnel.
- Develop and manage community veterinary programs.
- Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, community partners, and members of the public.
- Prepare professional veterinary reports suitable for administrative, regulatory, or criminal proceedings.
- Provide professional courtroom testimony when required.
- Maintain accurate pharmaceutical and controlled-substance records.
- Effectively prioritize multiple competing responsibilities.
- Exercise sound professional judgment in high-stress or time-sensitive situations.
- Work effectively with a variety of domestic animals and other species encountered through Animal Services operations.