Veterinarian (Part-Time)

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range $118,322.54 - $177,485.49 Annual Department Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status United States of America (Exempt) Overview Make a real difference. Join our team as a part‑time Veterinarian at Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS)! If you're a passionate Veterinarian who believes in high quality animal care, evidence‑based best practices in shelter care, helping pets find loving families, and ensuring everyone in our community can access our services, then we want YOU! Multnomah County Animal Services has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals. We are the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigation, and animal rescue in Multnomah County, which consists of a large portion of the Portland metro area, including the City of Portland itself. We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter in Troutdale, Oregon. Who We’re Looking For Someone Who Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: You promote a culture of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse perspectives. Culturally Sensitive: You understand and practice racial and socioeconomic equity. Collaborative in the development and review of medical protocols. Model and advocate for excellence in the quality of care we provide to the animals in our shelter. Remain calm under pressure while providing direction to support staff to provide quality care. Responsibilities Providing Medical and Surgical Care Direct and perform comprehensive medical services to all animals in shelter care, including physical examinations, diagnostics, medications, and treatments. Perform surgeries on shelter animals, including spay/neuter surgeries, entropions, enucleations, mass removals, and amputations. Coordinating Shelter Medical Operations Analyze and review medical protocols and procedures to ensure alignment with best practices in shelter medicine, construct and implement recommendations in collaboration with the Animal Health Manager. Continually improve the Animal Health program and ensure high‑quality medical care and services for shelter animals, including animals in foster care. Provide functional and technical supervision of activities within the animal health unit, including delegation of tasks to CVTs and Veterinary Assistants, and monitoring quality of work. Focus on identification, treatment, and prevention of health concerns to support live dispositions of animals when possible. Provide training to shelter staff and volunteers on medical topics, including but not limited to medications, vaccinations, herd health, infectious disease, and quarantines. Providing Internal and External Customer Service Use effective communication with staff and volunteers in daily interactions. Guide and train Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and volunteers regarding medical treatments and protocols. Communicate with members of the public regarding medical diagnoses, discharge instructions, and medical care. Respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, and members of the public in person, by telephone, and/or by email. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications / Transferable Skills Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent from a university outside the U.S.; and Three (3) years of relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; and License required to practice veterinary medicine as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 686.020 at the time of hire and maintenance of it throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills Two (2) years of experience in veterinary practice; and either two (2) additional years of experience supervising animal health technicians and others in a veterinary clinic, or one (1) year of experience supervising animal health technicians in an animal shelter setting. Demonstrated experience or strong interest in high‑volume spay/neuter surgeries. Comprehensive knowledge of current principles and practices in both veterinary services and animal sheltering. Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations, including documentation and reporting of cruelty/neglect, or legal cases. Demonstrated experience in managing overall population/herd health in a shelter setting, including managing infectious disease outbreaks. Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. Type of Position This is a part‑time, salaried executive position that is not eligible for overtime. Schedule 20 hours/week, TBD. The shelter operates seven (7) days per week. Staff members work between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM. Location Multnomah County Animal Shelter, 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060 Equal Pay Law Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience and education. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range. Diversity & Inclusion We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals. Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711. Contact Marisa Messina View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Multnomah County