Veterinarian

Job Title:

Veterinarian

Reports to:

Medical Director Position

Start Date:

Mid-October

Objective:
The staff veterinarian is a cat medical care position. This position provides quality veterinary medical, surgical, and dental care for shelter, adopted, and privately owned cats coming in for subsidized medical services.

Position Type and

Hours:

Exempt, Salaried, Full-time. Approximately 38 hours per week.

• Perform spay and neuter, dental, and other soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries (hernia repairs, amputations, enucleations, mass removals, etc.) by using medical knowledge and skills in accordance with established CAT hospital policies and protocols.
• Screen cats for major medical issues precluding anesthesia by performing pre-operative physical exams.
• Oversee the administration of anesthesia by ensuring the proper drug dosage for feline age and condition, and adjusting the anesthesia as needed based on the cat’s physical exam.
• Direct hospital staff during and after surgery by providing instructions related to medication administration, post-operative recovery and care, and possible complications.
• Update cat medical records by entering surgery notes in Shelter Buddy or ClinicHQ software as appropriate.

• Determine the appropriate medical course of action (treatment, further diagnostics, or monitoring symptoms) for shelter cats by performing physical exams; reviewing daily observation sheets and notes in Shelter Buddy; relying on medical knowledge and experience, and existing medical protocols created for the CAT hospital; collaborating with hospital staff to maximize efficiency.
• Provide medical care to cats by employing safe handling techniques; using medical knowledge and skills in accordance with established CAT hospital policies and protocols.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and determine appropriate treatment if needed by examining fecal floats, cytology, radiographs, blood chemistry analyses etc.
• Provide post-adoption or post-operative medical care to public cats when needed by performing physical exams; prescribing treatment if necessary; discussing concerns and continued care with the owners; engage in financial conversations with clients
• Respond to medical emergencies by evaluating cats and determining the best course of action; serving as a scheduled on-call point of contact for shelter staff and foster volunteers outside of regular operating hours.
• Update cat medical records by entering exam findings, treatments, and/or prescribed medications in medical software system..
• Follow the physical exam documentation requirements for all cats not owned by the Cat Adoption Team by following the regulations of the Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board (OVMEB).

• Assist the medical director with hospital support staff training by demonstrating medical skills; sharing established protocols and policies; providing corrective feedback and coaching as needed.
• Work with the medical director to maintain updated medical and sanitation policies and procedures by editing and/or creating SOP documents based on shelter needs, best practices, and advances in shelter medicine.
• Remain informed on current medical and surgical procedures and best practices by pursuing continuing education opportunities.
• Evaluate medical records and history to determine whether a cat is a good candidate for admission to the shelter.
• Provide medical leadership to shelter-wide staff, to assist or in the absence of the medical director.
• Attend and participate in medical rounds and provide support and direction during patient care discussions.
• Participate in other departmental and organizational meetings and events as requested.

• Veterinary medicine
• Veterinary shelter medicine
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Shelter Buddy, ClinicHQ

• Perform high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries
• Perform pediatric spay and neuter surgeries
• Perform other veterinary medical procedures requiring a valid veterinary license (including humane euthanasia…