Veterinarian Intern

Job Description

Job Description

This position is supervised by:  Chief Medical Officer

Job Summary:  Licensed veterinary intern responsible for providing veterinary care for owned or sheltered animals. May be responsible for performing surgeries that include dentals, spay/neuter or other soft tissue surgeries.

• Performs all work in accordance with SPCA of Texas protocols.
• Humanely treats and care for all animals entrusted to the SPCA of Texas.
• Performs medical care to include, but not limited to, routine and sick examinations, preventative care, emergency triage and stabilization, heartworm treatment, dental procedures and soft tissue surgery.
• Administers and accurately monitors controlled substances.
• Maintains and completes patient records.
• Serves as mentor to technical support staff.
• Be an ambassador for the SPCA of Texas, sharing the work and mission with your friends and family and be knowledgeable of the various ways to support our work.

• Must possess clear verbal and written communication skills to ensure accurate reporting of staff, animal health, or equipment concerns.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care within the shelter while minimizing patient stress and discomfort.
• Maintain medical standards of care as set forth by SPCA of Texas protocol.
• Be able and willing to examine, diagnose, and treat disease and injuries of shelter animals that include, but are not limited to, dogs, cats, livestock and exotics.
• Serve as a resource for the development of protocols regarding sanitary measures, feeding, disease prevention and population management.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality rules regarding all animals as set forth by SPCA of Texas protocols.
• Understand and practice ‘herd health” principles as well as individual animal care.
• Follow all written and verbally communicated departmental standard operating procedures.

• Static Strength: the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects up to 40 pounds.
• Judgment and Decision Making: the ability to consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Oral and Written Expression: the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
• Monitoring: the ability to monitor and assess performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Emotional and Mental Requirements: the ability to work effectively under stressful conditions. Ability to rapidly and accurately process information.

• Applicant must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
• The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or 40 hours in a week. Shift times may vary and include weekend hours and occasional holidays.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Texas, including Texas Veterinary License and DEA license or the ability to obtain both before the start of employment.
• Applicant must provide proof of and maintain professional liability insurance.
• Strong proficiency in medical knowledge and surgical skills.
• Exemplary professionalism and communication skills.
• Strong decision-making and time-management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing development and growth.