Veterinarian - Animal Shelter Newport News

VETERINARIAN - ANIMAL SHELTER (PART-TIME)

Targeted Hiring Range for This Position: $39.81-$48.10 Hourly Based on Experience.

This is a Part-Time position.

Under limited supervision, this position provides diagnostic and preventive care to animals housed at the Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter, and directs the operation of the shelter’s veterinary clinic and comprehensive medical care program. Reports to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Manages veterinary operations including laboratory and operating functions in compliance with all federal, state and local regulations. Performs wellness evaluations and screenings upon animal admissions; oversees the collection and analysis of lab specimens; reviews radiography and other testing as necessary. Prepares, dispenses and administers medications and required vaccinations to animals; performs surgery and treatment of animals as necessary. Performs euthanasia in accordance with applicable federal, state and local regulations.

Responsible for the inventory and security of all medical supplies, medications, controlled substances, laboratory and medical equipment. Ensures compliance with applicable laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine, Virginia Department of Agriculture and the US Drug Enforcement Administration. Responsible for the effective supervision and administration of project staff including prioritizing and assigning work, performance management, employee relations, and related activities.

Responsible for budget preparation and monitoring, purchasing and financial transactions and related activities. Ensures the proper preparation and maintenance of a variety of medical files, records and statistics related to animal vaccinations, spaying and neutering, euthanasia, treatment and incident reports. Maintains records related to animal examinations, surgical procedures, and necropsies in accordance with applicable regulations. Works with shelter staff to develop standardized medical policies and procedures for the animal shelter.

Provides training and education to staff as needed. Provides consultation and guidance to staff and citizens related to individual animal diets, feedings, grooming, and animal behavior. Makes referrals to full-service local veterinary clinics for more extensive treatment, when necessary. Responsible for reviewing shelter cleaning protocols and inspecting the shelter for proper sanitation and cleanliness; makes recommendations for improvement when necessary.

May be required to provide and render a medical opinion and legal testimony. Performs other duties as assigned.

Employees at all levels are expected to effectively work together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s Values. Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

• Animal Shelters – Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances, policies and procedures relevant to the care, control and handling of a variety of animals. Knowledge of basic animal care, remedial care, euthanasia, and animal behavior. Knowledge of proper use, secure storage and disposal of lethal chemicals, surgical tools and related equipment.
• Safety – Knowledge of occupational hazards, safety precautions, and safety regulations related to effective animal care, maintaining sanitary conditions and overall health of shelter animals, and other work-related precautions.
• Supervision – Knowledge of leadership techniques, principles and procedures to assign work, schedule, supervise, train, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
• Customer Service – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service. This includes setting and meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

• Computer Skills – Utilizes a personal computer with word processing, spreadsheet, and related software to effectively complete a variety of tasks with reasonable speed and accuracy.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Evaluates…