Shelter Veterinarian (PT)

Keep Fort Wayne's Animal Care & Control running smoothly! Join the City of Fort Wayne as a part time Shelter Veterinarian. City of Fort Wayne -

Animal Care & Control Position:

Shelter Veterinarian Pay:

$55.00 per hour

Schedule:

Up to 28 hours per week

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN What You'll Do:

Support enforcement division with investigations through evaluation, documentation, and testimony about the condition of animals involved in cruelty, neglect, abandonment, and other investigative cases; Strive to reduce length of stay (LOS) and maintain adoption-driven capacity. Contribute to estimates of medical capacity and help ensure that overall organizational Capacity for Care (C4C) is not exceeded; Perform daily HQHV (high quality high volume) spay/neuter on juvenile and adult cats, dogs, and rabbits. Perform surgical procedures daily including HQHV spay/neuter, surgical dentistry, and various other soft tissue and orthopedic procedures; Perform pre-surgery physical examinations on surgical candidates to determine if they are acceptable anesthetic and/or surgical candidates; Efficiently triage injured and debilitated animals with shelter staff making determination for medical care or humane euthanasia; Develop, implement, and monitor veterinary medical programs in order to achieve and maintain the highest standard of animal and veterinary care in a shelter environment; Collaborate with and mentor staff veterinarians, contract/relief veterinarians, and other members of the shelter medical department specifically to their provision of veterinary medicine and surgery; Provide leadership, oversight, and technical guidance for the shelter medical department, other departments, and volunteers;

Must-Have Qualifications:

Must possess Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university. Licensure must be in good standing with the ability to practice in Indiana. Licensed by Indiana Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners Ability to obtain Indiana Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) and a DEA registration. Ability to obtain USDA accreditation within three (3) months of employment Obtain and maintain current tetanus vaccinations within 1 year of employment. Obtain and maintain current rabies vaccinations within 1 year of employment.

Why Join Us:

Play a critical role in keeping Fort Wayne's Animal Care & Control operational and safe Professional, supportive work environment Make a difference in Fort Wayne every day! Equal Opportunity Employer