| Paws Humane Society 4900 Milgen Road | Columbus, Ga. 31907 Job Description Job Title: Shelter Veterinarian Department: Veterinary Clinic Reports To: Veterinary Clinic/Chief Executive Officer Director Job Status: Full-Time Date: December 9, 2019 Join our Energetic, Compassionate Team Paws Humane Society of Columbus, GA is the regional leader in animal welfare. Receiving an average of over 1,800 animals per year, over the past three years Paws Humane Society has transformed from an animal shelter to a nationally recognized humane organization. Paws serves as a Pets for Life Model for The Humane Society of the United States and also serves as a partner with the ASPCA and Best Friends Animal Society in Field Investigations and Response team assisting animals during disaster response. Paws offers many progressive programs: a pet food pantry, low-cost spay and neuters, vaccine clinics, retail pet supplies, volunteer program, humane education for adults and children, alternatives to pet intake, lost and found pet services, community cat program and, of course, high-quality pet care for displaced and homeless pets. We are adding to our passionate and committed 30-person team seeking a Full-time Shelter Veterinarian. Our culture aligns with The Five Freedoms for Animals and focuses on creativity, collaboration, and results! The Shelter Veterinarian will work closely with the Veterinary Clinic Manager and shelter and medical teams to implement strategic initiatives, as set by the Board of Directors, which further the organization’s mission to enrich the lives of animals and the people who love them. Paws follows the protocols of the ASV Guidelines (Association of Shelter Veterinarians). Paws not only emphasizes high-quality animal care, we also focus on high-quality people care. Position Overview As part of the Paws commitment to raising the intrinsic value of animals in the region, we are seeking a licensed veterinarian to help design and implement best practices in humane population management and to provide high-quality, high volume veterinary medical and surgical care for animals. Responsibilities This position reports to the Chief Executive Officer and works collaboratively with the Veterinary Clinic Manager, Paws management, staff, and volunteers. The position is in Columbus, GA. Occasional travel may be required. Veterinary Medical Care - In collaboration with the Veterinary Clinic Manager and the Chief Executive Officer, design and implement medical and general care protocols for the health and well-being of shelter and foster animals
- Consult and advise on health and related aspects of care for shelter animals at Paws, including but not limited to, vaccinations, administration of medication, testing, medical evaluations, humane health care, euthanasia and disease prevention in the shelter
- Perform surgical procedures on shelter animals, as needed (for example, spay/neuter, hernia repair, tumor removals and ocular procedures) and publicly owned patients
- Lead daily medical rounds and organize treatment plans for shelter animals
- Work with RVT to provide outstanding patient care to publicly owned and shelter animals
- Together with the Chief Executive Officer, identify, develop and recommend onsite management protocols designed to ensure adherence to sound veterinary medical practices by all clinic and support staff and, as may be needed, help to implement such protocols
- As directed by the Veterinary Clinic Manager, provide routine training for staff concerning the medical care of shelter animals, including those relating to nursing care procedures, cleaning, handling, and vaccination and quarantine protocols
- Knowledge of laws and codes pertaining to the care and record keeping of sheltered animals and veterinary hospital operations
- Offer leadership and coaching for the clinic staff and kennel care staff, and sustain a strong commitment to teamwork, high professional standards, and continuing development among all shelter employees
- Open to innovation and methods to ensure humane management and improving positive outcomes for sheltered animals
Leadership - Encourages the use of volunteers, the solicitation of monetary and the use of in-kind donations whenever possible
- Develops new ideas with staff in order to work towards the organization’s strategic goals
- Communicates in an effective and professional manner with public and all Paws staff, volunteers, and patrons
- Follows all written and verbally communicated Paws Standard Operating Procedures
- Attend all staff meetings and training sessions
- Serves as role model, leading agency staff and volunteers to a high standard of performance.
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