Shelter Veterinarian

Are you a Veterinarian with a love of helping animals and the community? Do you want to work somewhere with an inclusive, women-led, LGBTQ+ friendly culture that encourages collaboration, out of the box thinking and the opportunity to be a part of life changing programs to help animals? If you are saying, "yes and YES" to these questions, then the Animal Rescue League of Berks County is waiting for YOU!

Position Summary:

The ARL is seeking a licensed veterinarian to join our growing team so we can help more animals! This position will primarily perform high volume high quality spay and neuter work. They will also assist in utilizing our new mobile unit to get affordable vet care out into the community!

Requirements:

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree required and a USDA Accreditation or willingness to become accredited is preferred. Licensure in PA to practice veterinary medicine and DEA license or ability to obtain a DEA license required. Meet Us- The Animal Rescue League is a charitable 501©3 organization caring for over 5,000 animals each year to help them find a second chance in a new home or to help reunite them with their grateful owners. For 70 years, we've worked tirelessly to care for the sick, treat the injured, comfort the unwanted, and protect the abused. We also offer human-animal support resources, low-cost veterinary services, animal control programs, and animal cruelty and humane law investigation throughout Berks County Pennsylvania. Paw-some Culture! -Our amazing Culture, Diversity, and Safety Committees focus on regular team building activities, appreciation events and regular opportunities for team feedback. The Animal Rescue League is devoted to engagement and fostering strong values and mission focus work through respect, collaboration, hard work, and fun!

Job Responsibilities:

Medical and Surgical Care (Approx. 70%): Provide leadership and direction for the daily medical and surgical care of animals. This includes the creation and annual review of Medical Department protocols and the ongoing adjustment of best practices to industry standards and organizational goals. Triage and stabilize ill and injured animals and diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions with a particular focus on infectious diseases. Serve as internal expert at disease recognition and develop treatment plans for the animals. Assist with development and implementation of disease prevention programs both in the shelter and Medical Center. Interpretation of laboratory data and radiographs Discuss medical findings/recommendations with staff in a manner that fosters common understanding of medical terminology and allows easy communication with the public regarding an animal's medical history Recognition and documentation of cruelty cases, including preparation of veterinary statements and expert witness testimony Monitor patients and multi-task veterinary requests made by other departments. Administration and monitoring of anesthesia Handle a wide variety of animals effectively and in a humane manner including but not limited to cats, dogs, and small animals Treat animals with care and respect, providing compassionate, low-stress patient care to all patients utilizing Fear Free guidelines Oversee all aspects of veterinary care including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescriptions, and discharge information based on patient of all medical staff. Provide compassionate high-quality preventive and primary medical and surgical care to patients Perform high volume spay/neuter, comfortable with pediatric procedures Perform additional non-spay or neuter surgeries as required including, but not limited to dentistry, soft tissue (e.g., enucleation, foreign body removal), and orthopedic surgery (e.g., limb amputation, FHO) Assist in placement and euthanasia decisions when needed Necropsy examinations of deceased animals when required Direct medical technicians and assistants on the medical standards of care for animals. Employ exceptional time management skills when in appointments and surgery Customer Service (Approx. 5%): Communicate respectfully with clients and be able to relay important medical information about patients within a timely manner Discuss examination and medical test results with owners in order to allow owners to make informed choices for the medical care of their pets. Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical care decisions when needed Represent the ARL in a professional and courteous manner at all times Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental Standard Operating Procedures. Interact effectively and politely with a variety of people in all types of situations. Evaluate problems accurately and display good, sound judgment when working without supervision and under emotional stress. Work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadline pressures. Present a neat, clean, and professional appearance, and wear a uniform while on duty. Perform other duties as assigned Administrative (Approx. 25%): Document all exam findings, test results, and treatment recommendations on medical records prior to the end of each working shift Communicate effectively and appropriately cross and inter-departmentally Oversee controlled substances use and logging with the assistance of the medical leads Keep current in the veterinary field (read journals and attends seminars) and maintain awareness of new products and pharmaceuticals. Create protocols and audit them annually. Assist in the annual budget, specifically as it relates to medical center.

Skills and Requirements:

DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree DEA license, or ability to obtain DEA license Licensure in PA to practice veterinary medicine USDA Accreditation preferred or willingness to become accredited Set the tone for professionalism and performance expectations within Medical Department Convey ideas, concepts, policies, and procedures to staff, as well as ensuring their understanding and compliance Stay up to date on the most current shelter medicine protocols recommended by UC Davis Must have a passion for the mission of ARL Previous clinical experience, particularly in shelters, preferred but not required Strong surgical and diagnostic skills Interest in and understanding of shelter medicine, epidemiology, and herd health Good written and oral communication skills Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, able to multi-task and prioritize Dependable, reliable, and efficient Must have a valid PA driver's license Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, stand for prolonged periods of time, and perform multiple surgeries on a daily basis Basic familiarity with computers, MS Office and database experience

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person