Veterinary Science Medical Director- Doctor/DVM

BACKGROUND: Veterinarians work at animal hospitals and clinics but may also work as a staff Veterinarian at a zoo, ranch, farm, stable, aquarium or laboratory to provide routine animal care. They are experts in diseases that impact animals and use their knowledge of animal anatomy to identify and correct health issues. Veterinarians develop care plans for animals and teach pet owners how to help their animal recover. They order lab tests, assist in births, perform dental cleanings and tooth extractions, stitch up wounds and cure infections among other procedures. Veterinarians may also perform humane euthanizations and comfort grieving pet owners. VETERINARY CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide veterinary medical clinical care under the terms of a veterinarian-client-patient relationship (VCPR) to teaching program animals and patients seen in our community practice center. Apply current standards of care in veterinary medicine to diagnose and treat sick or injured animals in our teaching programs and patients seen in our community practice center. Perform basic soft tissue, orthopedic, and dental surgical procedures at our on-campus facility. Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery and setting bones. Educate the public about diseases and infections that are transferable from animals to humans Promote the health and wellness of animals by advising animal owners about sanitation measures, feeding and general care Record actions by documenting and updating forms, reports, animal records and reporting diseases to public health officials Ensure compliance with veterinary procedures, ethics, policies and relevant statutes Operate diagnostic equipment and interpret the resulting images Establish or carry out quarantine or testing procedures that combat the spread of diseases to humans or to other animals according to established government regulations Humanely euthanize animals in situations they see fit such as in the case of a terminal illness. Oversee the overall operation and management of the Veterinary Science Center Responsible for overseeing the safety, and compliance with all state and federal regulations in regard to drug storage VETERINARY SCIENCE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY Works in collaboration with the Vocational Coordinator to support the Vet Science curriculum and support teachers in the Vet Science department. The Veterinary Science Center Medical Director may elect to lecture in a class with teachers. Assists the Vocational Coordinator to ensure that career pathways align with course sequences and MA VTE standards. Encourage and recommend staff participation in workshops, conferences and other off-site professional development activities and approve student vocational field trip proposals. Assists with the supervision, management, observations, and evaluation of all staff in accordance with local, state, and federal law and the policies and procedures of the school. The Medical Director, Animal Science Department Chair, Herdsman, Farm Foreman, will serve as a collaborative team to determine the treatment plan for animals on campus. Assists the Vocational Coordinator and Principal with recruiting and screening new Vet Science personnel and is involved in the hiring protocol. Coordinates and maintains, an up-to-date inventory of all Vet Science equipment, to include working with the Vocational Coordinator and Facilities Director to address service maintenance contracts, preventative maintenance, etc. Coordinates the planning of the Vet Science budget, submitting purchase order, requisitioning materials, supplies, and equipment within the funds allocated. Responsible for recording and maintaining accurate records as required by federal, state, and local regulations/policies. Coordinates department meetings with the cooperating teacher(s) in their program and related classes. Assist the Vocational Coordinator in co-op placement Collaborating with community partners, higher education institutions, and local industry. To actively participate and cooperate in a positive manner in the yearly “Fall Show.” To take all reasonable steps necessary to insure the safe and efficient operations of their department. Abide by school operating procedures and policies. Cooperate with staff members for the purpose of scheduling and placement of students. Responsible for performing any and all other duties assigned by the Superintendent and or his designee Provide a safe school learning environment by way of supervision and support of all students. Participate in advisory (vocational), departmental, and faculty meetings. To develop and maintain relationships with businesses related industries to keep the program division current with industry standards. Works in collaboration with the vocational coordinator to build vocational programming. Procure animals and equipment as deemed necessary to accommodate all aspects of the animal science program.