Staff Veterinarian
$140k - $180kPeninsula Humane Society & SPCA
Staff Veterinarian
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time (Will consider Part-Time)
Salary: $ 140,000 - $180,000 per year, DOE
Competitive Compensation Package Available; Relocation and/or Student Loan Repayment Negotiable
If you're looking for an opportunity to join a team of dedicated shelter veterinarians, PHS/SPCA may be the perfect place for you!
Who we are: PHS/SPCA is a successful, well-established non-profit humane society committed to serving the animals and people of our community. Among our major programs, PHS/SPCA adopts fully 100% of healthy, adoptable dogs and cats in our care and, through our charitably funded Hope Program, makes well and finds homes for thousands of animals who come to us sick, injured or too young to survive without supportive care.
Who you are: You thrive in a fast-paced, animal shelter environment, holding animal health and welfare as the primary concern. You ensure that all animals in the shelter receive adequate and appropriate veterinary care. With your veterinary knowledge, you perform medical evaluations, and treatment of animals in addition to spay and neuter surgeries on dogs, cats and rabbits. Your passion for animal care will extend to our shelter workplace and our clients.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Examine, diagnose, and prescribe treatment for animals in PHS/SPCA care as needed and as appropriate.
- Provide emergency medical care as needed.
- Perform surgical sterilization of owned and shelter dogs, cats, and rabbits. Perform other surgical procedures as indicated.
- As part of the Veterinary team, monitor health of the shelter population and work collaboratively with shelter managers to recognize, contain and treat contagious diseases, including zoonotic diseases.
- Regularly participate in rounds with Staff Veterinarians to discuss medical and surgical cases.
- Ensure animal medical records are maintained as required by law.
- Ensure every animal has a clear and concise plan regarding any medical condition(s), diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
- Provide shelter staff with clear and concise information regarding the medical condition, diagnosis, treatment plan and long-term prognosis.
- Consult with specialists on specific medical cases when appropriate.
- Participate in public vaccination clinics.
- Pursue adequate and appropriate continuing education.
- Perform animal necropsies and write reports for Animal Rescue & Control as needed.
- On occasion, serve as the after-hours contact for emergencies. Give advice by phone or text to Animal Rescue & Control, the NPVEC and PHS staff.
- Perform diagnostic tests including x-ray, blood work, cytology, and fecals.
- Provide leadership and direction to Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants and department volunteers.
- Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia. Operate anesthetic machine and surgical monitoring equipment. Ensure that all animals are monitored while under anesthesia.
- Work with Veterinary Services managers to ensure department equipment in good working order.
- Participate in writing educational materials and articles for PHS/SPCA on occasion.
- Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals.
- Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with PHS/SPCA policies and procedures and California state law.
- Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Indirectly supervises Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and volunteers.
Qualifications:
- Upon hire, must pass a background check.
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree with one or more years' experience in clinic setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working in a fast-paced environment; preferably in a shelter medicine environment.
- Valid California Veterinary Medical License.
- Valid California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record to be insured by our insurance company.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, shelter medical records and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Must become proficient with Chameleon database software and Microsoft Office Suite within probationary period (first six months from hire date).
- Able to work at least 2 days per week (Mon-Fri), if applying for part-time.
Excellent Benefits Package Available
- Medical /Dental /Vision/Life Insurance /Flex Spending
- Sick, Vacation and Holidays
- Continued Education and Licensing Renewal Reimbursement Available
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Retirement plan & employer matching
Available to all employees with pets:
- Free vaccines, spay/neuter, microchipping, and two pet adoptions
- Discounted euthanasia services/cremation, bloodwork, urinalysis, prescription food, and discounts at our retail stores.
The Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
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