Veterinarian of Record

Job Description

Job Description

Veterinarian
Work Location: Hamilton, NJ 08610
Contract Duration: January 1, 2027 – December 31, 2027
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract
Expected Commitment: Approximately 12 hours per month
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Number of Positions: One (1) Veterinarian
The Veterinarian of Record will be responsible for the medical care and oversight of animals housed at the shelter, ensuring that appropriate examinations, preventive care, diagnostics, treatments, and disease-control measures are implemented.

The position requires regular onsite visits, coordination with shelter personnel, medical record management, medication oversight, and compliance with applicable New Jersey veterinary and public health requirements.

The veterinarian will also support public rabies clinics, staff education, emergency-care planning, and consultation concerning animal health and welfare.

This is a part-time professional services engagement rather than a traditional full-time employment opportunity. Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Veterinarian of Record for Hamilton Township Animal Shelter.
• Perform routine veterinary examinations and evaluate the health and medical condition of animals housed at the shelter.
• Provide diagnostic services, vaccinations, treatments, and other necessary veterinary care.
• Visit the shelter at least once every week to provide veterinary services and medical oversight.
• Conduct weekly visual health assessments of shelter animals.
• Develop and support disease prevention, infection control, and outbreak management procedures.
• Assist shelter personnel with emergency-care planning and veterinary consultation.
• Provide or oversee rabies vaccinations and participate in up to five public rabies clinics annually.
• Conduct a minimum of four staff in-service training sessions covering relevant animal health and care topics.
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records for animals receiving veterinary services.
• Ensure appropriate documentation and compliance with applicable veterinary regulations.
• Prescribe, dispense, and oversee medications, including controlled substances, in accordance with applicable laws and professional standards.
• Provide guidance on parasite prevention, pain management, and ongoing animal wellness.
• Support investigations involving zoonotic diseases and other public health concerns.
• Provide veterinary guidance concerning euthanasia decisions in accordance with applicable ethical and regulatory requirements.
• Provide consultation and arrange appropriate backup veterinary coverage when necessary.
• Supply or coordinate the provision of necessary medical and surgical supplies.
• Collaborate with shelter management and staff to support animal welfare and operational needs.
• Comply with applicable New Jersey veterinary laws, professional ethics, and contractual obligations.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess a valid veterinary license in good standing with the New Jersey State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
• Must be legally authorized to provide professional veterinary services in the United States.
• Must be registered to conduct business in the State of New Jersey.
• Must be able to prescribe and dispense medications in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Must comply with applicable veterinary professional and ethical standards.
• Must be capable of providing onsite veterinary services at least once per week.
• Must be able to provide consultation and backup coverage.
• Must be capable of managing routine examinations, diagnostics, vaccinations, and treatments.
• Must demonstrate the ability to support disease prevention, outbreak management, and public health initiatives.
• Must be able to maintain accurate medical records and compliance documentation.
• Must be willing to receive rabies pre-exposure vaccination at the contractor's expense.
• Must not be listed on the State's debarred contractor/vendor list.
• Must comply with all applicable contractual, regulatory, and professional requirements.

Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are relevant to the scope of services and should be used as additional screening considerations.

• Previous experience working in an animal shelter, municipal animal facility, or comparable veterinary environment.
• Experience providing veterinary care for animals with varied medical conditions.
• Experience with preventive medicine, vaccinations, and infectious disease management.
• Experience managing zoonotic disease concerns and public health investigations.
• Experience with rabies vaccination programs or public rabies clinics.
• Experience providing staff education or veterinary in-service training.
• Experience maintaining veterinary medical records and controlled-substance documentation.
• Experience with emergency veterinary care planning and consultation.
• Experience collaborating with animal control personnel, shelter management, and municipal agencies.