Shelter Veterinarian

Dutchess County SPCA•Hyde Park, NY

11d•$130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

This role functions as a working manager, actively providing veterinary care for all animals located within the DCSPCA campus and in DCSPCA foster homes while supervising medical staff and managing the shelter’s veterinary services.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited veterinary medical school
License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York
Valid DEA license and willingness to supply license for ordering accounts including controlled substances
2+ years of veterinary experience; shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter experience preferred
Enthusiasm for shelter medicine and the ability to see the value of shelter animals.
Comfort with performing behavioral euthanasia as necessary
Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills.
Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction
Demonstrates professionalism and sound clinical judgment
Ability to communicate effectively in English required; bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
Physical ability to walk and or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required.
Ability to bend and squat
Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands and to hear and see clearly
Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

2+ years of veterinary experience; shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter experience preferred
Ability to communicate effectively in English required; bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Assist with development of and maintaining medical protocols and SOPs
Oversee the health and wellness of all animals located within the DCSPCA campus and in DCSPCA foster homes
Oversee vaccination and parasite prevention programs
Lead infectious disease management and outbreak response
Diagnose and treat medical conditions in shelter animals
Create and implement treatment plans
Perform spay/neuter surgery for shelter population as needed; perform other surgical procedures when deemed appropriate
Maintain accurate and complete medical records in accordance with legal and professional standards
Assist with internal and public relations consultation and education services as they pertain to veterinary medical issues
Provide forensic examinations, written reports, and expert testimony in animal cruelty investigation as required
Provide telephone consultation with staff during normal business hours, with after-hours consultation available as needed
Upholds the highest standards of veterinary ethics and animal welfare
Collaborate with veterinary technicians and assistants
Communicates medical information clearly and compassionately to staff, volunteers, fosters, and adopters
Ensure compliance with NYS Agriculture and Markets regulations
Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping out at special events
Participate in the following administrative tasks: leadership meetings, strategic planning, support fundraising messaging around medical cases, support grant writing (medical data and outcomes)
Serve as a public-facing spokesperson for medical issues
The ability to treat people and animals with respect and contribute to effective teamwork.
Foster and nurture relationships and public relations beneficial to the organization and our programs
Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies