COHAT Focused Veterinarian

Description

Position Summary:  

Animal Friends is seeking a COHAT-focused veterinarian to join our team for one day per week, preferably Mondays, at our Animal Wellness Center. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and welfare of animals through high-quality dental care for companion animals in a compassionate and community-oriented setting.

The veterinarian will primarily focus on COHATs (Comprehensive Oral Health Assessment and Treatment) for canine and feline patients, playing a vital role in supporting the health and wellbeing of pets in the community. Candidates must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Pennsylvania and should demonstrate strong clinical and surgical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to high-quality animal care.

We are seeking a veterinarian who is detail-oriented, compassionate, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate should possess flexibility, strong organizational skills, and a solution-based mindset while upholding the mission, vision, and values of Animal Friends.

Essential Functions: 

· Examine, diagnose, and provided treatment plans for canine and feline patients. 

· Perform COHAT procedures.

· Consults with other veterinary professionals as needed. 

· The candidate must support the Animal Friends’ mission, vision, values, and culture while enhancing and promoting the programs and services of the organization. 

· Must be able to follow verbal and/or written direction and respond positively to direction and supervision. 

· Must be comfortable working with and around particularly dogs and cats (including ferals) of all sizes, breeds, temperaments, age, and background. 

· Must have a sincere interest in the work, program, vision, mission, values, and culture of Animal Friends, Inc. 

· Performs other duties as assigned 

Requirements

Qualifications: 

· Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine (DVM or VMD) and current Pennsylvania license required. 

· A strong background in clinical skills with a high level of professionalism and the willingness to treat both medically and/or surgically minor illness/disease and minor wounds.  Excellent surgical skills required. 

· A minimum of three to five years prior work experience as a veterinarian preferred.   

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

· Communication Proficiency – Ability to orally express information and ideas to others when speaking. 

· Specialized Knowledge – Proficient knowledge of veterinary medicine specifically that of companion animals (dogs and cats) and veterinary terminology.  

· Customer/Client Focus – Ability to work with people of various backgrounds including those from underserved communities, armed services veterans, and unhoused persons. Ability to work in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment with a commitment to developing long-term relationships with colleagues, clients, and community.  

· Diversity and Inclusion – Ability to welcome, support and value individuals with similarities and differences that may vary from your own.  

· Stress Management – Ability to maintain baseline behavior / composure during stressful situations. 

· Teamwork Orientation – Ability to work with others to accomplish likeminded goals and tasks for the organization. Ability to respond positively to direction and supervision. Ability to provide direction to staff and volunteers.  

· Time Management – Efficient in movement, thought, and time management. Ability to set the pace for the day.