Veterinarian; on-call

Position: Veterinarian (on-call)
** Current employees:
Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
**** Pay Range:**$0.00 - $0.00 Hourly
** Department:
** Department of Community Services (DCS)
** Job Type:
** On-Call
** Exemption Status:
** United States of America (Non-Exempt)
** Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
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* The Opportunity:

**** only apply for this position once
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* Note:

** This recruitment will be used to fill
** on-call positions**. An on-call employee is an employee whose appointment is intermittent, irregular or is normally less than half-time, but may work up to 35 hours in a work week.
** OVERVIEW:
**** This Work Matters!
** Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is looking to hire
** on-call Veterinarians
** to join our team!

Multnomah County Animal Services has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals.  We are the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigation, and animal rescue in Multnomah County, which consists of a large portion of the Portland metro area, including the City of Portland itself.  

We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter in Troutdale, Oregon.

As an on-call Veterinarian at MCAS, you will build a career that gives back to the community, makes a positive impact on the lives of animals, and you will be part of a skilled team that brings dedication and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving environment.  This position not only provides you unique opportunities to lead and collaborate but also encourages you to think outside of the box.  

We embrace diversity and reward imagination, and we are looking for someone who is committed to helping animals, pet-owners, and the people who provide foster care.

Specifically, we are looking for someone who:
* Is culturally sensitive to, and understands and practices racial and socioeconomic equity principles
* Has experience collaborating in the development and review of medical protocols
* Has the knowledge and ability to be a model and advocate for excellence in the quality of care we provide to the animals in our shelter
* Has the ability to work calmly under pressure, demonstrating the ability to think clearly and quickly while providing direction to support staff to provide quality care
** Responsibilities:
** Duties in this role include, but are not limited to:
** Providing Medical and Surgical Care
*** Direct and Perform comprehensive medical services to all animals in shelter care, including physical examinations, diagnostics, medications, and treatments
* Perform surgeries on shelter animals, including spay/neuter surgeries, entropions, enucleations, mass removals, and amputations
* Perform dental procedures on shelter animals, including cleanings and extractions
** Coordinating Shelter Medical Operations
*** Analyze and review medical protocols and procedures in order to ensure alignment with best practices in shelter medicine, and formulate and implement recommendations in collaboration with the Animal Health Manager
* Continually improve the Animal Health program and ensure high-quality medical care and services for shelter animals, including animals in foster care
* Provide functional and technical supervision of activities within the animal health unit, including delegation of tasks to CVTs and Veterinary Assistants, and monitoring quality of work
* Focus on identification, treatment, and prevention of health concerns to support live dispositions of animals when possible
* Provide training to shelter staff and volunteers on medical topics, including but not limited to medications, vaccinations, herd health, infectious disease, and quarantines
** Providing Internal and External Customer Service
*** Use Effective communication with staff and volunteers in daily interactions
* Guide and train Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and volunteers regarding medical treatments and protocols
* Communicate with members of the public…