A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
Veterinarian - Wright-Way Rescue Admission & Medical Services Campus Opportunities exist for part time, full time, and relief. Our services allow us to be extremely flexible and accommodating to our veterinarians' schedules. This position requires no evening/emergency hours and very limited (once a quarter typically) weekend hours! Come join our fun team and help us save lives while having an excellent work/life balance!
Wage:
Negotiable Based On Experience and Qualifications Position Summary:
Provide quality high/volume spay/neuter surgeries (opportunities for professional training exist), soft tissue surgery, and oversee medical needs of the shelter population. Also provide medical care for pets owned by the public with an emphasis on those who demonstrate need.
Essential Duties:
Perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for both shelter owned animals and the public. See patients for illness/injury/well visits at TimberTrails Low-Cost Veterinary Services (if applicable). Our clinic has onsite dental including dental x-ray, digital x-ray, and new blood machines on site for your use. Oversee occasional vaccine clinics. Provide quality care to the dogs and cats in the adoption program. Promote ongoing development of medical care through continued education. Delegate duties and responsibilities to technical support staff to ensure proper care and comfort of hospitalized patients. Review all policies and procedures with medical implications. (Sheltering, transport, treatment etc). Suggest new policies and procedures as needed. Investigate and inform Wright-Way Rescue on opportunities to improve spay/neuter targeting of services for greatest mission impact. Provide quality treatment within the operating capacity and budget of the organization. Stay abreast of veterinary concerns and trends in the animal welfare movement. Other duties as assigned. Experience /
Requirements:
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent required. Work experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered for the position. Interest in shelter medicine. License in good standing with Illinois state veterinary board. License or application for license with Drug Enforcement Agency. If not currently licensed, must obtain license within agreed upon time frame to maintain employment. Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy. Able to perform high volume spay/neuter - volume to be discussed. Able to maintain clear communication with internal staff on all levels. Proven written and verbal presentation skills. Interest in continuing veterinary education and exploration of new technologies and treatment modalities. Ability to professionally advocate Wright-Way Rescue's position on issues. Work requires continual attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated good working habits in an environment that requires multitasking and multiple demands on time. Valid driver's license with access to transportation to travel on organization business.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity. Lifting dogs and cats of all sizes, bending, stooping and walking on a daily basis. Working at a computer for extended periods of time with repetitive typing, arm and hand motion.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Contract Benefits:
Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off
Schedule:
4 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends negotiable Application Question(s): Please discuss your availability and preferred working hours. Please discuss your interest in Wright-Way Rescue, and why you would be a good fit for this position. Please discuss your prior experience and knowledge in shelter medicine, as well as your level of interest moving forward.
