The Dutchess County SPCA is seeking candidates for the position listed below. Please review the individual job posting for job specifications, required qualifications, deadline dates, and how to apply.
Position: Shelter Staff Veterinarian
Department: Medical
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt, full time position
Hours and days will vary depending on organizational needs.
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Animal Care
Availability:
General Position Summary: The Shelter Veterinarian oversees the health and wellness of all animals located within the DCSPCA campus and in DCSPCA foster homes.
Essential Function/Major Responsibilities:
- Oversee the health and wellness of The Shelter Veterinarian oversees the health and wellness of all animals located within the DCSPCA campus and in DCSPCA foster homes.
- Diagnose and treat medical conditions in shelter animals
- Create and implement treatment plans
- Perform surgical procedures when deemed appropriate
- Assist with internal and public relations consultation and education services as they pertain to veterinary medical issues
- As necessary, testify in court cruelty cases; write reports for such cases providing professional opinion and diagnosis
- Provide telephone consultation with staff during normal business hours
- Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance
- Always maintains a friendly demeanor and provides excellent customer service while assisting with adoptions, volunteers, fosters, or other BWAR staff
- Promoting a humane and caring attitude toward all animals
- Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping out at special events.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited veterinary medical school
- License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York
- Valid DEA license and willingness to supply license for ordering accounts including controlled substances
- 2-5 years of experience working as a veterinarian in a shelter setting
- Enthusiasm for shelter medicine and the ability to see the value of shelter animals.
- Comfort with performing behavioral euthanasia as necessary
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service, and time management skills.
- Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction.
- Maturity, excellent judgment, and a professional appearance.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English is required. Bilingual a plus.
- The ability to treat people and animals with respect and contribute to effective teamwork.
- Foster and nurture relationships and public relations beneficial to the organization and our programs.
- Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.
Physical Requirements:
- Physical ability to walk and or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required. Ability to bend and squat.
- Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands and to hear and see clearly.
- Allergic conditions, which may be aggravated when handling or working with animals, may be a disqualification.
Working conditions:
Conditions may include working alone, frequent interruptions, and some evenings/weekends meetings and classes.
Educational Requirements:
- Graduation from an accredited veterinary medical school
- License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New York
Closing date:
Open until filled.
Please submit:
Résumé, cover letter and three references to audrey@dcspca.org