About the role
About the role Under the supervision of the Director of Medical and Behavior Services and the Lead Veterinarian the Pets In Need (PIN) Associate Veterinarian is responsible for providing high-quality medical care to public owned animals seen through our Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC). The CVC is intended to be an affordable wellness care option for the public that offers annual wellness exams, vaccinations, preventative care, treatment of minor acute health conditions (i.e. skin and/or ear infections), heartworm blood testing, senior blood screens, urinalysis and other basic diagnostics as needed. In addition, the Pets In Need Associate Veterinarian may be asked to develop, advance, and implement protocols, collaborate with the Lead Veterinarian and Director of Medical and Behavior Services to ensure the humane medical treatment of all animals. This role is scheduled every other Thursday from 7:30am to 6:00pm at our Redwood City location. Compensation ranges from $90/hr to $100/hr and is negotiable based upon experience. What you'll do Contributes to
medical care and health management programs for Pets
In
Need’s shelter guests, including those temporarily in foster care, focusing on identification, treatment and prevention of health problems thereby increasing adoptions and decreasing adoption returns.
Performs physical examinations on public owned animals
via the CVC
with an incremental wellness care approach,
provides
client consultation and medical advice to clients, makes assessments using SOAP format, creates list of differentials, diagnoses,
prescribes laboratory tests
when
indicated, treatments and preventatives, and provides client follow up as needed. Consults
with Director of
Medical and Behavior Services
to ensure
PIN
- follows
- state and federal laws
- regarding
- on site
- veterinary medicine. Maintains
- accurate
- and complete medical records
- in the shelter database (treatments, exams, test results,
- surgeries,
- and outcomes) and other records required by local and state laws. Provides staff mentoring and coaching
- for support staff as
- appropriate. Performs other job duties as
required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
Three
years of experience working as a veterinarian
preferred. A
Valid DEA license
- and
- State license to practice in the profession. Small animal experience
- required. Knowledge of
Chameleon
desired.
Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office suite.
Successful people management and operational business acumen in a veterinary practice setting.
Previous
experience in the safe and
humane
handling of animals. Fear-free experience is a plus. Previous
experience working in a highly collaborative environment with
cross-functional management team.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language.
Knowledge of
anesthesia procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently sitting.
Stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, use a telephone, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds.
Twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl.
Physically strong and dexterous, and ability to stand for extended periods.
Must be able to bend and kneel repeatedly.
Must have
good
range of motion in
joints
especially wrist, knees,
back for twisting,
and elbows.
About Pets in Need
Our mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, to partner with communities striving to do the same, and to advance our no-kill legacy. Our vision is for animals to live in welcoming communities where they and their human companions are treated with care and compassion.