Shelter Veterinarian

Queen Anne's County Government, Maryland; Centreville (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Shelter Veterinarian at Queen Anne's County Animal Services oversees veterinary functions for the county's animal services. You will perform spays, neuters, dental procedures, and other soft tissue surgeries, conduct exams, and run weekly rounds to monitor infectious disease and injuries.

Collaborating with behavior staff on mental health concerns and pharmaceutical needs, you will create treatment plans for foster animals and provide in-house diagnostics.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university is required.
• Maryland Veterinary License required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Maryland Controlled Substance License required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Federal DEA License required or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Become Fear Free certified within 6 months of employment.
• Experience in PetPoint preferred.
• Experience in Shelter Medicine preferred.
• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform spays, neuters, dental and other soft tissue surgical procedures.
• Perform Subjective Objective Assessment Plan exams on new animals.
• Perform weekly rounds on animals in care to assess for infectious diseases and/or injuries.
• Consult with behavior staff on mental health concerns and possible pharmaceutical intervention needs.
• Assist the Medical Care Technician for reorder of medications and surgical supplies.
• Perform examinations and create treatment plans for foster animals.
• Ability to perform in-house diagnostics such as bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology.
• Host Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic in collaboration with the Chief of Animal Services
• Periodically review SOPs for intake, illness, and sanitation protocols with the Chief of Animal Services
• Periodically review and adjust shelter medical protocols based on industry standards with the Chief of Animal Services.
• Willingness to provide guidance to the medical team when off location.
• Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.

Skills

Shelter medicine

Animal handling

Communication skills

Time management

Detail oriented

Professionalism

Education

DVM degree

Maryland veterinary license

Maryland Controlled Substance License

Federal DEA license

Fear Free Certification

PetPoint experience

Shelter medicine experience

High-volume spay/neuter experience

Tools

PetPoint

Job description

LOCATION

Queen Anne's County, Maryland

JOB SUMMARY

The Shelter Veterinarian shall be responsible for the Veterinary functions at Queen Anne’s County Animal Services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform spays, neuters, dental, and other soft tissue surgical procedures.
• Perform Subjective Objective Assessment Plan exams on new animals.
• Perform weekly rounds on animals in care to assess for infectious diseases and/or injuries.
• Consult with behavior staff on mental health concerns and possible pharmaceutical intervention needs.
• Assist the Medical Care Technician for reorder of medications and surgical supplies.
• Perform examinations and create treatment plans for foster animals.
• Ability to perform in-house diagnostics such as bloodwork, urinalysis, and cytology.
• Host Low-Cost Vaccination Clinic in collaboration with the Chief of Animal Services
• Periodically review Standard Operating Procedures for intake, illness, and sanitation protocols with the Chief of Animal Services
• Periodically review and adjust shelter medical protocols based on industry standards with the Chief of Animal Services.
• Willingness to provide guidance to the medical team when off location.
• Provide cordial, responsive, and accurate customer service.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Understanding of and a willingness to apply management practices relating to shelter medicine.
• Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior.
• Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.
• Ability to represent QACAS in a professional manner in all situations with the public, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within QACAS, with volunteers, fosters, the public, and be a team player.
• Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge and ability to accurately work with detailed information in paper and computerized format.
• Must be detail oriented and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to learn and quickly adapt to changes in programs and procedures.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Possession of a Class C Maryland Motor Vehicle Operator’s License (or the equivalent from another issuing state) or the ability to obtain such a license within thirty (30) days of employment to position.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• DVM Degree from an accredited university required; Maryland Veterinary License required or ability to obtain a Maryland Veterinary License within 30 days.
• Maryland Controlled Substance License required or ability to obtain a Maryland Controlled Substance License within 30 days.
• Federal DEA License required or ability to obtain a DEA License within 30 days.
• Become Fear Free Certified within 6 months of employment.
• Experience in Petpoint preferred.
• Experience in Shelter Medicine preferred.
• Experience in high volume Spay/neuter preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs.; This position requires you to stand for long periods of time.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to loud working environment (barking dogs in dog kennels); Exposed to zoonosis diseases (Ringworm, Rabies, Intestinal parasites); Exposure to fractious and aggressive animals.

COMMENTS

Employees must conform to applicable policies and safety rules.

This position is one within the Queen Anne’s County Civil Service System. An employee must serve a period of twelve months probation during which he or she may be terminated without notice, cause, hearing or right of appeal.

This description lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.