Relief Veterinarian

Level: Experienced

Job Location: OHS Main Shelter - Portland, OR

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: DVM

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Category: Veterinary Services

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day to the delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment and surgical services to animals served and owned pets by the Oregon Humane Society. As a state licensed DVM, the Staff Veterinarian is also a primary care giver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with practice and state standards.  Medical cases are both outpatient and inpatient with the majority being canine and feline patients with a small percentage of cases being exotics (small mammals and birds) or other species.  Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to veterinary staff and student interns, as well as providing expert consultation to medical support staff regarding complex medical cases and decisions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

• Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high volume, high quality spay/neuter general surgery and diagnostic medical center.  Patients include shelter owned animals, animals surrendered to OHS from the public or because of cruelty investigations and animals presented for care by their owners or agents through programs at OHS. Uphold team culture and values of compassion, efficiency, and responsibility.  Handle and treat patients in a safe and compassionate manner at all times.
• Work effectively and respectively within the medical team and all departments at OHS.  Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, professionalism, responsibility, efficiency, and compassionate pet care. 
• Provide primary care to multiple species including dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets, birds etc.

• Utilize and hone clinical skills to the fullest degree possible and within state practice acts regarding duties of credentialed veterinarians.
• Complete and maintain medical records in accordance with practice and state standards.

• Provide direct professional contact with veterinarians and community practitioners to answer questions or to follow-up on concerns related to patient care and policies.
• Participate in clinical instruction and mentorship of veterinary students during surgical procedures. Attend and participate in twice-daily clinical rounds, when possible. Provide leadership and direction during patient care discussions.
• Deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.  Role model professionalism and mutual respect during all interactions with staff and the public.
• Represent OHS in a professional and positive manner at all times.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Requirements

• DVM from an accredited academic institution.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Oregon or able to acquire within six months of hire. Must maintain licensure as a condition of continued employment.
• Able to provide high quality patient care to a wide variety of animal species and breeds.
• Able to demonstrate excellent surgery and medical diagnostic abilities in a high volume veterinary medicine facility.
• Distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Able to demonstrate exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills during interpersonal and technical, job specific interactions.
• Exhibit honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Possess strong mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates and ratios, and convert units of measurement.

Preferred

• ABVP Canine/Feline
• Shelter Medicine Residency or experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• • Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash and under the effect of anesthesia.
  • Must be able to lift, carry and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods is required.
  • Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending and reaching into confined spaces occur.
  • Good hand-eye coordination is required, as well as arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and the visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
  • Specific vision ability required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances occurs.
  • Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Relief Veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day to the delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment and surgical services to animals served and owned pets by the Oregon Humane Society. As a state licensed DVM, the Staff Veterinarian is also a primary care giver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with practice and state standards.  Medical cases are both outpatient and inpatient with the majority being canine and feline patients with a small percentage of cases being exotics (small mammals and birds) or other species.  Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to veterinary staff and student interns, as well as providing expert consultation to medical support staff regarding complex medical cases and decisions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.

• Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high volume, high quality spay/neuter general surgery and diagnostic medical center.  Patients include shelter owned animals, animals surrendered to OHS from the public or because of cruelty investigations and animals presented for care by their owners or agents through programs at OHS. Uphold team culture and values of compassion, efficiency, and responsibility.  Handle and treat patients in a safe and compassionate manner at all times.
• Work effectively and respectively within the medical team and all departments at OHS.  Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, professionalism, responsibility, efficiency, and compassionate pet care. 
• Provide primary care to multiple species including dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets, birds etc.

• Utilize and hone clinical skills to the fullest degree possible and within state practice acts regarding duties of credentialed veterinarians.
• Complete and maintain medical records in accordance with practice and state standards.

• Provide direct professional contact with veterinarians and community practitioners to answer questions or to follow-up on concerns related to patient care and policies.
• Participate in clinical instruction and mentorship of veterinary students during surgical procedures. Attend and participate in twice-daily clinical rounds, when possible. Provide leadership and direction during patient care discussions.
• Deal with difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.  Role model professionalism and mutual respect during all interactions with staff and the public.
• Represent OHS in a professional and positive manner at all times.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND COMPETENCIES

Minimum Requirements

• DVM from an accredited academic institution.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Oregon or able to acquire within six months of hire. Must maintain licensure as a condition of continued employment.
• Able to provide high quality patient care to a wide variety of animal species and breeds.
• Able to demonstrate excellent surgery and medical diagnostic abilities in a high volume veterinary medicine facility.
• Distracting conditions without loss of accuracy or appearance of frustration.
• Able to demonstrate exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills during interpersonal and technical, job specific interactions.
• Exhibit honesty, discretion, and sound judgment.
• Possess strong mathematical skills including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, compute rates and ratios, and convert units of measurement.

Preferred

• ABVP Canine/Feline
• Shelter Medicine Residency or experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• • Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash and under the effect of anesthesia.
  • Must be able to lift, carry and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for prolonged periods is required.
  • Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending and reaching into confined spaces occur.
  • Good hand-eye coordination is required, as well as arm-hand-finger dexterity with the ability to grasp and the visual acuity to use a keyboard and operate equipment.
  • Specific vision ability required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Occasional exposure to anesthesia, radiation, biological hazards and medication/controlled substances occurs.
  • Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.