Staff Veterinarian

Position Title : Staff Veterinarian

Status : Exempt

Position Overview : We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate veterinarian to support the medical and surgical needs of our shelter animals and provide HQHV Spay/Neuter surgeries on public pets and community cats. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact on the lives of animals and people in our community.

Reports To : Chief Veterinarian and Veterinary Services Manager

Supervises : Volunteers as needed

Key Responsibilities

Providing Medical and Surgical Care

• Direct and Perform comprehensive medical services to all animals in shelter and foster care, including physical examinations, diagnostics, medications, and treatments.
• Perform surgeries on shelter animals, including spay/neuter surgeries, wound repairs, entropions, enucleations, mass removals, cystotomies, amputations, and more.
• Perform dental procedures on shelter animals, including cleanings and extractions.
• Perform high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries for public animals.
• Provide compassionate pre- and post-operative care, monitoring patients closely to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Maintain accurate medical and surgical records and contribute to the overall efficiency of the veterinary services and public spay/neuter programs.
• Compassionate communication with all stakeholders (internal and external). Providing the highest level of customer care to our patrons and foster care families.
• Providing compassionate end of life decision making.

Coordinating Shelter Medical Operations

• Analyze and review medical protocols and procedures to ensure alignment with best practices in shelter medicine, and formulate and implement recommendations in collaboration with the Chief Veterinarian.
• Continually improve the veterinary services program and ensure high-quality medical care and services for shelter and public animals, including animals in foster care.
• Focus on identification, treatment, and prevention of health concerns to support live outcomes for animals whenever possible.
• Provide direction to medical support staff as needed.
• Provide training to shelter staff and volunteers on medical topics, including but not limited to medications, vaccinations, herd health, infectious disease, and quarantines.
• Coordinates and assists with medical forensics for cruelty and neglect cases.
• Ensure a positive public image to enhance the operation of Hawaiian Humane Society and improve the quality of life for animals.

Job Conditions

• Work Environment : Indoors in typical shelter environment and outdoors in all types of weather.
• Hours : Full-Time or Part-Time availability. Full-Time veterinarians work 4 days per week, 10 hours each day. Flexible scheduling available.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in Hawaii or eligibility to obtain one.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in shelter medicine.
• Understanding of local, state, and national laws regarding animal shelter agencies.
• A progressive professional philosophy that humane organizations are partners working together.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with high quality/high volume spay/neuter and other routine soft tissue surgeries.
• Self-starter who is organized, innovative, flexible, detail-oriented.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a respectful and professional manner.
• Passion for animal welfare and our mission to make a positive difference in the lives of shelter pets and our community.
• Willingness to provide guidance and training to staff and volunteers as needed.

Position Competencies

• Analytical and critical Thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Strong mentorship skills

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this classification.