Lead Veterinarian, Spay & Neuter Training Program

Job Title

Nutramax desires to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for drug use. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a preemployment background check and drug screen (subject to applicable law).

The hours for this position are generally Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm, but the schedule may change based on surgical schedule. This role is 100% on site in Lancaster, SC.

Summary of the Position

This position will oversee the programmatic planning and daily operation of Nutramax Laboratories' Spay and Neuter Training Program. The program offers national continuing education in high-quality surgical training for practicing veterinarians. In addition to overseeing the program, the veterinarian will act as lead instructor in spay and neuter techniques. Primary responsibilities include clinical instruction of licensed veterinarians, participation in soft tissue surgery instruction with an emphasis on spay and neuter procedures, and support of the Spay and Neuter Training Program team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of veterinary professionals committed to delivering quality spay and neuter instruction, while maintaining a high standard of patient care and clinic practices.
• Assist in developing the curriculum and programmatic components of the program.
• Lead training initiatives for all staff members.
• Responsibility for the daily care of surgical patients.
• Foster, maintain and enhance strong relationships with community shelters, animal rescues, and humane organizations.
• Deliver superb, high quality spay and neuter surgical techniques to participants in the program. Adhering to the syllabus below:

1. PRE-SURGERY - Identification of appropriate low-risk surgical candidates based on history and physical exam findings - Identification of higher-risk patients & discussion of appropriate care - Drug and anesthetic protocols, including administering and monitoring - Surgical team management - Surgical preparation procedures - Suture size selection
2. SURGERY - Review of anatomy as it applies to efficient & successful completion of the sterilization procedure - Review of surgical instruments commonly used in a high-quality, high-volume (HQHV) surgical setting, as well as recognizing the value of minimizing surgical pack contents - Maintaining sterile surgical techniques in high-volume situations - Discussion of HQHV surgical techniques (tissue handling, ligatures, pedicle ties, incision placement) - Discussion of appropriate knots (overhand, cruciate, Miller's) - Discussion of body mechanics & how this applies to surgical efficiency, as well as maintaining long-term surgical comfort & injury prevention
3. POST-SURGERY - Identification & management of surgical complications - Pain management protocols - Patient care & recovery
4. COMMUNITY CATS - Trap-Neuter-Return-Monitor (TNRM) - Humane traps - Post-op care

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

• Ability to be onsite for the program schedule (5 days/week, 8:30am-5pm) and flexibility to work outside those hours in certain, rare circumstances
• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, with licensure in South Carolina
• South Carolina DEA license, or willingness to obtain
• Experience in high volume spay/neuter surgery is critical; shelter medicine or clinical teaching experience will be considered
• Familiarity with Spectrum of care principles and experiential learning environments is highly valued
• Ability to mentor, coach and support team members to develop and refine their skills
• Ability to stand for long periods and endure repetitive movement; surgeries are often back-to-back all day
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (with help)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work within a team
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, highly visible environment
• Ability to interact with senior and executive management and build relationships with key influencers across multiple locations and levels of the Company
• The ability to be consistently aware of departmental, personal, and Company-wide goals while modifying behaviors and actions to achieve them
• Adherence to mission at Nutramax Laboratories and alignment to the core values and leadership model principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities: yes