Job Summary
Join our dynamic team as a Shelter Veterinarian, where your passion for animal health and well-being will make a meaningful difference. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive medical care to a diverse range of cats and dogs, ensuring they receive the highest standards of treatment and compassion. Your expertise in veterinary medicine will help diagnose, treat, and prevent health issues while fostering a caring environment. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to apply your skills in a fast-paced, rewarding setting dedicated to animal welfare.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough examinations of animals to assess their health status, utilizing veterinary terminology and knowledge of animal physiology and anatomy.
- Diagnose medical conditions accurately through clinical assessments, laboratory tests, and imaging techniques.
- Develop and implement treatment plans tailored to each animal’s needs, including medication administration, surgical procedures, and supportive care.
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries on all shelter animals. And other surgeries as needed.
- Perform animal restraint and handling with confidence to ensure safety during examinations and treatments.
- Administer veterinary critical care when necessary, including emergency interventions such as animal catheterization and aseptic techniques.
- Maintain detailed medical records and documentation adhering to veterinary standards and protocols.
- Support laboratory procedures by collecting samples and understanding laboratory experience relevant to diagnostics.
- Ensure compliance with all safety standards related to animal care, including aseptic techniques and infection control procedures.
- Participate in the shelter TNR efforts by spay/neutering community cats.
- Participate in community outreach efforts, vaccine clinics.
Qualifications
- Proven veterinary experience with a strong foundation in veterinary terminology, animal physiology, and anatomy knowledge.
- Demonstrated expertise in veterinary critical care, emergency procedures, and laboratory diagnostics.
- Skilled in animal restraint, handling diverse species including dogs and cats, with a focus on safety for both animals and staff.
- Experience in pet grooming, animal husbandry practices, and pet care routines is highly desirable.
- Proficiency in performing animal catheterization and applying aseptic techniques during procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively with shelter staff and/or adopters regarding treatment plans and preventive care strategies.
- Strong understanding of laboratory procedures related to diagnostic testing.
- Excellent animal handling skills combined with compassion for animals of all sizes and temperaments. Join us in delivering exceptional veterinary services that improve lives—both furry friends’ lives and their human families’ happiness! This role is ideal for passionate veterinarians eager to apply their expertise in a lively environment committed to excellence in animal welfare health care.
Physical Requirements:
● Physical ability to walk and or stand on your feet throughout a normal workday required. Ability to bend and squat.
● Physical ability to engage in repetitive motions of legs, arms, and hands and to hear and see clearly.
Educational Requirements:
● Graduation from an accredited veterinary medical school
● License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Pennsylvania, including DEA license.
Job Type: Part-time
Expected hours: 20 – 30 per week
Work Location: In person
