Veterinarian/Medical Director

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SPCA of East Texas (SPCA ETX) seeks a full-time Medical Director/Veterinarian to lead its Snippet Clinic program, providing medical and surgical care to shelter and public animals with high-volume spay/neuter services and wellness clinics.

You will supervise veterinary staff, maintain DEA licensure, develop medical protocols, and collaborate with leadership to advance care and client service.

Qualifications

• Licensed veterinarian with current licensure to practice in the United States.
• Experience in shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter is preferred.
• Strong leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and refine medical protocols to improve care quality.
• Lead high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for the SPCA ETX program.
• Provide veterinary medical and surgical care to program animals.
• Oversee and train veterinary staff and contracted vets.
• Ensure DEA licensure and proper controlled-substance records.
• Issue USDA health certificates for transport to other rescues.
• Collaborate with Clinic Coordinator and Executive Director on operations.

Skills

Leadership

Shelter medicine

Surgical proficiency

DEA licensure

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

The SPCA of East Texas (SPCA ETX), a community animal rescue nonprofit in East Texas, is seeking a dedicated full-time licensed veterinarian to join our team and serve as the medical director for its largest program, Snippet Clinic. The Medical Director/Veterinarian will provide medical and surgical care to the SPCA program animals (canine and feline), high–volume spay and neuter services to public and SPCA animals, and wellness clinics (primarily vaccinations and prevention) open to the public. This position is supported by an experienced team of highly qualified veterinary technicians in both wellness services and surgery.

Medical Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and refine medical protocols, driving continuous improvement in the quality of care.
• Stay up to date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine and attend Continuing Education meetings.
• Collaborate in Clinic recruitment and staff development, nurturing a culture of learning and advancement.
• Assists in the hiring of any additional approved Veterinarians to ensure they provide quality and safe care to the SPCA of ET program animals and the public animals.
• Oversee part-time, full-time and contract vet professionals when they are utilized in the Clinic. Oversee the educational needs of any part-time Relief/contract Veterinarians to ensure care is provided in a safe manner.
• Assist in the development of the Veterinary team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service.
• Works Collaboratively with the Clinic Coordinator and the SPCA – ET Executive Director in shelter and public clinic operations.
• Provide direction, education and support to staff Veterinarians that are providing care to the SPCA ET program animals and the public.
• Develop and manage preventative shelter medicine and disease protocols.
• Follows SPCA Euthanasia policy and advises and performs euthanasia only when medically appropriate for SPCA program animals.
• Maintain DEA licensure of self and employed/contracted Veterinary professionals. Follow all regulations set forth by the DEA.
• Manage records of controlled substances for self and oversight of any relief/contract Veterinarians.
• Ensure appropriate medication is administered by Veterinary Technical staff as directed. Oversight of controlled substance practices to ensure diversion does not occur.
• Perform high volume spay and neuter surgeries for the SPCA – ET’s cats and dogs in their program.
• Provide veterinary care, including medical examinations, diagnostics, care, monitoring, and treatment.
• Provide Wellness services including Vaccinations and Prevention.
• Issue USDA Health certificates for SPCA- ET program animals that are designated to go on Transport to the other rescues in the United States.
• Perform approved medical and surgical procedures for the SPCA of ET program pets in a way that will deliver the highest quality of care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Examples may include dentals, amputations, enucleations, mass removal, if skilled in that area of need.
• Perform high volume physical examinations and provide wellness services such as vaccinations, preventative care, and lab work.
• Records information pertaining to animal examinations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Perform high-volume Spay and Neuter surgeries for our scheduled community canine and feline pets.