Staff Veterinarian

Community Veterinary Hospital - Portland, OR 97211Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: DVMSalary Range: $130,000.00 - $139,875.00 Salary/yearAbout Oregon Humane Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. org to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us - animals and humans - feel safe, valued and part of something bigger. The Team The Veterinarian works collaboratively with themedical and operations leadership team to ensure the hospital’s overall performance inaccordance with all the medical standards set forth by our executive leadership and incompliance with the OVMEB veterinary practice act. The Position The veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment and surgical services to animals served by Oregon Humane. As a state licensed DVM, the veterinarian is also a primary care giver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with Oregon Humane and state standards. Medical cases are both outpatient and inpatient with the majority being canine and feline patients and a small percentage being exotics (small mammals and birds) or other species. Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to veterinary staff and student interns, as well as providing expert consultation to medical support staff regarding complex medical cases and decisions. Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off + Sick Time + Holidays 401(k) with employer match Professional Development Opportunities One free Oregon Humane adoption / year Perks & Discounts Essential Responsibilities PERSONAL LEADERSHIP Consistently strives to exceed expectations; Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity. Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress. Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high volume, high quality spay/neuter, general surgery, and comprehensive medical center. Patients include client owned animals, shelter owned animals, animals surrendered to Oregon Humane from the public, animals in protective custody, and animals presented for care by their owners or agents through programs at Oregon Humane. Procedures include a wide variety of diagnostics, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, general wellness, and medical cases. Engage in financial conversations with clients, elevating discussions to other team members as needed. Uphold team culture and values of quality, compassion, efficiency, teamwork, and responsibility. Provide clinical advice on complex euthanasia decisions, as well as referrals from community partners. Provide mentorship and clinical guidance & oversight regarding complex medical, surgical, and euthanasia decisions to colleagues, interns, residents, and students. Work in partnership with other Oregon Humane departments to coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease patients effectively and efficiently. Develop and maintain protocols and provide guidance to staff as needed. Participate in investigation of cruelty or neglect of animals and aid veterinary forensics and humane law enforcement teams. Complete and maintain medical records in accordance with practice and state standards, documenting treatment plans, case summaries, and other communications in a timely manner within veterinary practice software. Work with Medical Director to resolve complaints about medical outcomes and/or decisions from veterinarians, clients, adopters, and other constituents. Provide leadership in clinical instruction of veterinary students and house officers in partnership with OSUfaculty and Oregon Humane staff Attend and participate in clinical rounds and provide support and direction during patient care discussions. Provide direct professional contact with community practitioners to answer questions or to follow-up on concerns related to patient care and policies Bolster interdepartmental communication and partnerships through excellent communication and teamwork. Participate in Oregon Humane organized responses to animal related emergencies and participate in special projects as requested. Work collaboratively with shelter medicine team, providing support as needed. Assist all related internal and external departments as needed to support the program, and perform other duties as requested by management. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY Supervises: None ACCOUNTABILITY Reports Directly To: Medical Director Often Engages Directly With: Medical Staff QualificationsMinimum Qualification & Transferable Skills We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Oregon Humane. DVM from an accredited academic institution. Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Oregon or able to acquire within six months of hire. Able to demonstrate excellent surgery and medical diagnostic abilities in a high-volume veterinary medicine facility. Able to recognize, diagnose, treat and properly quarantine infectious disease in a high-population environment. Able and willing to perform tasks without direct supervision. Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers. Work Environment Conditions & Physical Requirements This position interacts and collaborates will all levels of the organization, including Oregon Humane staff, executive team members, donors, general public, external vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Contact and communication is carried out through face-to-face, telephone and digital interactions. Excellent customer service skills are essential to success. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment. Occasional weekend and evening work may be required. Animal contact and related injuries may occur. Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations. Pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion. Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.