Veterinarian - Community Medicine

Description

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is currently seeking a Veterinarian - Community Medicine to join our team. This is a full-time, FLSA exempt opportunity.

Since 1897, HSSW has been the leader in animal welfare across Southwest Washington. With an annual operating budget of $15 million, we are the largest and most innovative animal welfare organization in the region. Our shelter campuses in Vancouver and Longview, WA serve more than 10,000 animals each year
, providing high-quality care, medical services, and the compassion they deserve.

Our community-based approach helps keep pets and people together. Through the Nierenberg Community Veterinary Clinic
, the Sandra Richardson Miller Mobile Veterinary Clinic
, the Swigert Family Behavior & Training Center
, and programs like free pet food and other essential resources, we serve more than 18,000 owned animals annually expanding access to affordable veterinary care, spay/neuter, training, and support.

We also own and operate ReTails Thrift Store
, a top shopping destination named Best Thrift Store in Clark County for eight consecutive years, providing vital funding for our mission.

At HSSW, you’ll find an innovative, high-energy culture where your passion for animals and people can make a real difference. We’re looking for team members who want to be part of something bigger: supporting pets, strengthening families, and shaping the future of animal welfare in Southwest Washington. HSSW has been honored as Best Non-Profit for two years running—a recognition of our impact and leadership in the community.

Provide compassionate, quality preventive and wellness care to patients, overseeing all aspects of veterinary care during a clinic day including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescribing of medications and discharge information in line with typical clinic scheduling.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform wellness and preventive care examinations, including vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, and routine diagnostic screening
• Diagnose and treat common medical conditions presenting in a community wellness setting
• Perform and oversee minor outpatient procedures as needed
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
• Triage and refer cases that do not fall within our parameters of care as appropriate
• Perform humane euthanasia in accordance with HSSW's policy and protocols
• Provide support and medical services in special cases as needed, including evaluation and treatment of animals living in hoarding situations

• Communicate with all clients in a non-judgment, effective and professional manner; discuss physical examination and test results to allow pet owners to make informed decisions about their pet's care
• Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical concerns
• Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications

• Document exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations
• Collaborate and foster good communication with colleagues
• Participate in veterinary/medical training of clinic staff by coaching, discussion, and demonstration
• Assist in determining the needed scope of services provided by HSSW based on experience with patients and clients and provide input into medical protocols

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent)
• Current veterinary licensure in Washington, or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment
• Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our…