Spay & Neuter Veterinarian - Arizona Humane Society

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Spay & Neuter Veterinarian

Department: Margaret McAllister Brock Veterinary Clinic

Location: South Mountain Campus

Status: Part Time

Schedule: Friday & Saturday 7am-5pm

Reports To: VP of Medical Operations

Supervises: N/A

Position Summary:

As a competitively paid, non-profit veterinarian, you will be a part of a larger mission to help keep people and pets together by helping bridge the financial gap and offering low-cost or free general practice veterinary care to our community members in most need. Helping low/limited income pet owners who may not otherwise seek veterinary care for their pets makes it more than a job; it's a greater life's purpose. You'll be joining a team whose core values are compassion, innovation, excellence, and most importantly FUN.

Essential Duties:

• Perform pre-operative examinations and make decisions regarding each animal's health and suitability to undergo surgery
• Perform surgical sterilizations, averaging 30 surgeries of mixed capacity, including small, medium, and large dogs and cats
• Examine animals post-operatively to ensure appropriate healing
• Inoculate animals and provide recommendations for follow-up care
• Provide follow-up exams as needed.
• Record information regarding animal health, treatment, medical history, and controlled substances used in compliance with federal, state, local and other regulatory guidelines.
• Build effective relationships through positive interaction and communication with clients, staff, and volunteers.
• Assist in ensuring all clinic staff members adhere to proper pre-, peri-, and post-operative care of patients
• Collaborate with Clinic Leadership on policies, procedures, processes and training
• Provide mentorship and training to veterinary students, interns, externs, and other staff veterinarians on HQHV procedures as needed.
• Communicate any issues or concerns with the Clinic Services Practice Manager
• Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Practice ethical Veterinary Medicine at all times
• Other duties as directed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• One-to-two years of experience in a veterinary practice or shelter with emphasis on high-volume spay/neuter skills.
• Must possess above average spay/neuter skills and a humane attitude towards animals and people.
• Demonstrated ability to perform 30-40 spay/neuter surgeries per day.
• Must be able to evaluate health status in an objective manner and determine the most appropriate treatment for an animal.
• Must work well with others, treat coworkers with respect, and maintain a positive attitude for both internal colleagues and external customers.
• Good communications skills.

Education / Certifications / Licenses:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine OR Veterinary Medical Doctor Degree and licensed to practice in Arizona.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Language - Able to speak, read and write English; Spanish language helpful.

Mathematical - Ability to perform basic mathematical skills.

Technical - Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Explorer; able to learn other software programs as necessary. Proficiency with or able to learn/use Chameleon software (for use with animals in a shelter environment), and practice management software. Experience with other practice management software helpful.

Other:

Regular attendance and punctuality required. Have the ability to attend multi-day trips that require overnight stays.

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to hear above the sound of the animals. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

There will be exposure to dust, heat, cold and temperature changes; occasional wet floors, and animal noises, odors and dander. Most time will be spent in a typical air conditioned and heated office environment.

Employee Values:

All AHS employees are expected to uphold the values of Innovation, Compassion, and Excellence.

Additional Information

The Arizona Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the E-Verify program. Pre-employment background check and drug screening are required.