Swing Shift Veterinarian

Veterinarian

Title: Veterinarian

Reports to: Director of Operations and Lead Veterinarian

Status: Part-Time, Contracted

Summary: The Dubuque Regional Humane Society (DRHS) is seeking a Contracted Part-Time Veterinarian to provide professional veterinary services in collaboration with our Lead Veterinarian. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of shelter animals through medical evaluation, preventative care, and treatment. Working approximately 10 hours per week, the contracted veterinarian will support the shelter' overall animal care strategy, while maintaining full compliance with state and federal veterinary regulations.

The veterinarian will operate as an independent contractor in accordance with State of Iowa guidelines and will not be eligible for employee benefits.

Animal Care

Perform medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of animals in the care of the DRHS, including foster animals.

Perform spay/neuter and other surgeries.

Examine animals, evaluate animalsΓÇÖ health, and perform veterinary medical and surgical procedures including vaccinations, prescribing and administering medications, anti-parasite treatments, tests, and lab work.

Maintain electronic medical records for animals. Document physical examination findings and any adverse events on appropriate medical records.

Provide medical guidance to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for animals brought to the shelter. Ensure that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animalsΓÇÖ conditions are recorded.

Participate in group discussion regarding euthanasia decisions of animals. Provide euthanasia training to selected staff.

Provide medical information and representation to other DRHS departments.

Provide preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment, and dietary evaluations.

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues.

Maintain knowledge of animal inventory and animal health including shelter and foster animals. Make daily rounds to ensure timely identification of medical issues.

Strive to achieve the Association of Shelter Veterinarian Guidelines of Standards of Care in Animal Shelters as they pertain to the medical care of DRHS animals.

Safety/Legal Compliance, Collaboration, and Oversight

Function under the medical guidance of the Lead Veterinarian, serving in a collaborative and supportive capacity.

Dotted-line reporting relationship to the Lead Veterinarian for clinical direction; official reporting line to the Director of Operations.

Maintain open and regular communication with the Lead Veterinarian regarding shelter health trends, clinical operations, staff & volunteers, and cases of concern.

In collaboration with the Director of Operations and Lead Veterinarian, ensure proper shelter protocol and solutions for the prevention and management of infectious disease, and develop and manage all DRHS medical protocols.

Ensure that all state and federal laws, state regulations, accepted standards, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration policies and procedures regarding clinic operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to, to ensure a safe work environment.

Participate in local, regional, and national veterinarian associations.

Have steadfast belief in the mission, policies, and procedures of the DRHS

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.

At least one (1) year of professional Veterinarian experience is preferred.

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The Dubuque Regional Humane Society is committed to building bonds between people and animals through adoptions, community outreach, humane education and cruelty prevention. Operating as a 501(c)3 non-profit, open admission, no-kill shelter, the DRHS provides critical medical and behavioral interventions, and compassionate care for more than 2,800 animals annually that are lost, abandoned, rehomed by guardians or rescued from neglect.

Our mission: the DRHS protects and promotes the well-being of all animals by fostering respect for their inherent dignity.

The DRHS envisions a community where every pet has a permanent and loving home, companion animals are spayed or neutered and all animals are treated with respect and compassion.