Description

Here for the animals since 1868, the SF SPCA is a progressive organization that thrives on innovation, science, data, collaboration, and a sense of urgency to increase lifesaving capacity. A key members of our team leading that charge is our Director of Shelter Medicine. This individual leads a dynamic and passionate staff of veterinarians and technicians to provide excellent medical care to the thousands of homeless animals that enter the SF SPCA shelter and assists our partner shelters to maintain good welfare and outcomes in their facilities. Our goal is to adopt 5,000 animals this year, and we need you! 

To provide the highest standard of shelter management practices with high levels of accountability for results, this Director position will have a mix of training and development of DVMs, administrative functions and occasional clinical/surgery.  

Essential roles and responsibilities: 

• Team training and development 
• Department scheduling 
• Budget management 
• Strategic planning 
• Inter-departmental collaboration 
• Partnering with leaders of the Adoption, Volunteer, Behavior, Community Medicine, and Hospital departments 
• Overseeing the coordination of all controlled substance processes 
• Ensuring compliance with medical staff activity related to ethical and legal compliance, SF SPCA rules and regulations, and all external regulatory agencies including but not limited to CVMB, DEA, DHHS, federal and state mandates 

An ideal candidate will possess:

• Big picture thinker who can gather and process information from all available sources 
• Ability to create, communicate and implement protocols and procedures quickly and effectively
• Demonstrated success leading change and transition in an operational environment
• Excellent communication skills and ability to derive and disseminate ideas and concepts across teams and organizations 
• Proven ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced high-workload environment of everchanging priorities
• Experienced people manager who can elicit followership and teamwork to further the SF SPCA mission
• Appetite to exceed departmental and organizational goals and stakeholder expectations
• Facilitate and participate in open, direct communication throughout the Society. 
• Embrace and promote the Society’s direct communication policy. 

The Benefits:

• On-site gated parking with security 
• Eligibility to participate in our new student debt benefit program 
• Competitive PTO 
• CE funds paid CE time 
• Low-cost medical, vision, and dental insurance plans
• 401K with matching funds 
• Generous discounts on veterinary care and supplies 
• Bring your dog to work!

The San Francisco SPCA welcomes everyone!

We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, political persuasions, languages, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and national origins. Diversity brings innovative ideas, perspectives, and opinions. We consider our differences to be valuable assets that will help us continually strive to be better at what we do and to advance our mission.

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited veterinary school in general practice
• Active, non-restricted CA state veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• 5 years of shelter medicine experience, preferably in a leadership role
• Experience with HQHV Spay/Neuter surgery, able to train and mentor staff in efficient technique
• Deep understanding of the value and implementation of active population management, capacity for care, herd health, and data-driven decision making
• Experience developing & monitoring departmental budgets, payroll, and vendor relationships
• 5 years of experience leading and mentoring veterinarians and a successful record in team development
• Ideal candidate will have an investment in shelter medicine as a career; preference given to candidates who have achieved Board Certification and/or advanced education opportunities in the field
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and patient records/management systems
• Knowledge of PetPoint a plus
• Valid driver's license