Spay/Neuter Veterinarian HQHV

Title: Spay/Neuter Veterinarian

Reports To: Director of Operations

Schedule: Full or part-time positions available, flexible schedule

Mission: Leading the way in providing a compassionate, safe community for animals and people through progressive life-saving programs, services, resources, and Education.

Vision: A community free of homeless and neglected pets

Position Summary:

Our Spay/Neuter Veterinarians are responsible for performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, administering routine vaccines, and performing other surgeries as needed. This position also occasionally helps with shelter medicine.

Once fully trained, the Spay/Neuter Veterinarian should be able to perform about 40 surgeries per day.
Our extensive benefits package includes medical benefits, paid CE, reimbursement for the Virginia Veterinary License and the DEA License, generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and schedule flexibility. We offer health, vision, and dental insurance. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Performing high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries
•  Maintaining strict sterile techniques for all surgeries and ensuring safe, effective, and efficient medical processes from check-in to discharge
•  Providing quality pre-surgical medical screenings
•  Monitoring the health of all patients throughout the day
•  Provide medical information to clients and answer questions as needed
•  Providing post-surgery follow-up at recheck appointments as needed
•  Perform physical exams, medical procedures, and diagnostics as necessary for presurgical and wellness patients
•  Providing direction, support, and training to veterinary support staff and volunteers
•  Performing dental services, including basic cleaning and extractions
•  Assisting with training and overseeing visiting Veterinary and Technician students

Administrative

•  Responsible for ensuring all state regulations are followed and required reporting is completed and protocols are timely and followed properly.
•  Collaborate with other LHS veterinarians, the Executive Director, and the Director of Operations.
•  Communicate with our veterinarians on medical cases.
•  Experience and knowledge in dentistry are preferred (but not required).
•  Maintain an active Virginia Veterinary License and a Virginia DEA License.
•  Able to exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the animals and LHS.
•  Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and team-building skills
•  Positive attitude and ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations