Job Description

• Assist in the decision process when considering the acceptance of animals with known medical considerations from the municipal shelter.
• Perform surgeries and assist in surgeries that can be performed in-house.
• Ensure that the onsite and foster animal population sterilization program remains on pace to prevent a backlog of unaltered pets from accumulating.
• Manage ongoing cases daily and weekly and work with the Clinic Manager to ensure no cases fall through the cracks.
• Direct Clinic Manager in overseeing all disease specific wards (parvo & distemper) ensuring protocols.
• Must perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical procedures in a way that delivers the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Must be able to explain physical examination findings and communicate to the staff a diagnosis of the animal’s problems and must generate a treatment plan.
• Guide the evaluation and practice of shelter medical protocols that provide the best care for all SAPA animals.
• Coach the medical team and SAPA staff about disease prevention and ensure that medical plans are understood and executed.
• Work to update old procedures and keep SAPA! on the forefront of low-cost treatment.
• Assist the organization in conserving funds and finding new opportunities to seek additional funds and in-kind donations.
• Work with the Clinic Manager to oversee the shelter dispensary and inventory while complying with DEA requirements. In addition, work closely with the Clinic Manager on ordering and inventory management protocols.
• Ensure that all controlled substances are stored and logged in accordance with DEA regulations. Assist with monthly audits.
• Consult with other veterinarians or specialists on cases requiring more in-depth attention.
• Consult and perform humane euthanasia at the shelter as appropriate.
• Answer emails and phone calls as needed.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs. and stand for extended periods of time
• Other duties as needed.