Job Opening: Staff Veterinarian

POSITION SUMMARY: The Staff Veterinarian provides medical and surgical care for shelter pets, Trap-Neuter-Return cats, and pets of individual clients, spay/neuter clients and animal rescue groups.    

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work collaboratively within all levels of the organization and across departments to cultivate a positive culture and team approach to fulfilling the AWS mission
• Practice veterinary medicine from a traditional general practice perspective. Flexibility to practice in accordance with AWS policies and budget guidelines
• Responsible for enforcing and maintaining medical and surgical protocols and ensures AWS compliance with all applicable state and federal requirements
• Assist in planning and implementing preventative/wellness programs for clients and patients
• Provide emergency and non-emergency medical and surgical treatment for patients of the AWS clinic and shelter
• Perform dental, orthopedic and soft tissue surgical procedures for AWS clinic patients and shelter residents as needed
• Perform spay/neuter surgeries on shelter and public animals, including pregnant animals
• Provide diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care to client owned patients 
• Seek the scheduling of outside veterinary resources for procedures not available at AWS 
• Provide a health certificate for any animal crossing state lines
• Perform or supervise humane euthanasia as required
• Supervise veterinary support staff and clinic volunteers to ensure consistent high quality care
• Mentor and oversee Veterinary Technicians on animal examination techniques, medical protocols, surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring and recovery, including Veterinary Technician students as necessary
• Ensure medical records are complete and accurate in a timely manner
• Communicate with owners effectively and in a timely manner
• Responsible for meeting DEA requirements and maintaining current licensure
• Attend staff meetings as requested
• Remain knowledgeable and in compliance with AWS Personnel Guidelines, applicable State and Federal laws and AWS policies, procedures and programs
• Support programs and activities of AWS as requested

EXPERIENCE/ATTRIBUTES DESIRED:     

• Graduate of an accredited school of veterinary medicine or equivalent
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Maine in good standing and must complete all professional requirements to maintain licensure
• Enthusiasm for general practice and general surgery
• Ability to conduct high-volume, high-quality surgical sterilizations in a fast-paced environment
• Possess or have the ability to obtain a DEA license
• Basic computer literacy required. Familiarity with Covetrus Pulse and Shelterluv is helpful
• New graduates will be considered
• Proven organizational skills and effective communication
• Possess a positive attitude, empathy and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Demonstrate initiative and the capacity to think creatively
• Pre-employment background check required
• Employees are expected to act in the best interest of the practice, even if doing so requires actions or responsibilities not specifically listed in the job description. This job description is subject to addition, subtraction or revision by the Animal Welfare Society as needed