Veterinarian

Annual Salary: $ 130,000.00 This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases. Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries (average 35 per day) Ability to perform additional soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures. Ability to deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to new incoming animals, current shelter population and the shelter’s foster population. Advises the Chief and other managers in areas of veterinary medicine. Performs and interprets results from necropsies and forensic examinations for criminal cases; and testifies to same as needed. Research medical literature and stays informed of most recent scientific data and recommendations to develop and review standard operating procedures within the shelter. Communicates effectively with pet owners, coworkers, leadersh