Veterinarian

Job Summary:

Sedalia Animal Shelter is a medium sized open-admission shelter with an annual intake of about 1,100 animals and a live release rate exceeding 90%. Our certified animal care providers and animal control work together as a team to provide the best care possible for our shelter pets. The staff veterinarian will provide direction to the shelter staff for the treatment of stray hold animals. After stray holds are up staff veterinarian will sterilize the animals and perform any other necessary treatments to the animal, as well as sterilize the animals for other rescues and shelters. Staff veterinarian will have the assistance of a registered veterinary technician. Staff Veterinarian will report to the Shelter Manger, direct the registered veterinary technician and form treatment plans for shelter staff to carry out. The only on-call responsibilities would be the Sedalia Animal Shelter, which historically utilize these services 4-6 times per year.

Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday through Friday with very limited emergency calls (average of 4-6 per year). Holidays and weekends off. Limited exposure to the public. The City offers a robust benefits package to include,

• An extremely generous Defined Benefit Pension Plan – 100% paid by employer

• 100% Employee Paid Health Insurance

• 100% paid Life Insurance equal to annual salary

• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

• Paid Holidays

• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

• College Tuition Assistance

• Opportunities for continued training and education

• The lucrative benefits package also includes, added medical for spouse and dependents, dental, vision, additional life insurance and other supplemental plans.

Job Scope:

The purpose of this position is to oversee and provide direction to the shelter staff for the treatment of stray hold animals. After stray holds are up staff veterinarian will sterilize the animals and perform any other necessary treatments to the animal, as well as sterilize the animals of other rescues and shelters. Successful performance helps ensure animal and citizen safety and welfare.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Perform high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries.

2. Perform additional surgeries as needed, e.g. FHO, amputations, enucleations, etc.

3. Triage and provide care to emergent patients that arrive as strays.

4. Monitor the daily health of shelter animals.

5. Examine and provide treatment plans as needed for shelter animals.

6. Provide direction to medical and shelter staff.

7. Other duties as assigned.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Must hold a current Missouri Veterinary License or must be qualified and able to obtain such license prior to start date.

2. Must be qualified & eligible for all license requirements including DEA, BNDD, etc.

3. Must be able to demonstrate effective decision making and diagnostic skills.

4. Experience in the field of veterinary medicine or large animal practice preferred but not required.

5. High Volume surgical sterilization experience desirable.

6. Surgical and case management experience desirable.

7. Minimum of 2 years of supervision experience preferred.

8. Valid driver’s license.

9. Must agree to be subject to random drug screen throughout employment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of disease recognition.

2. Effective decision making and diagnostic skills.

3. Interest in pursuing treatment options.

4. Able to handle multiple tasks at once.

5. Able to deal with staff and volunteers in a professional manner.

6. Able to direct work of others and train/develop employees.

7. Maintain thorough high quality medical records, documenting all exam findings, test results, and treatments.

8. Must be able to handle and navigate the emotional aspects and stresses of animal welfare.

9. Knowledge of city ordinances and department policies and procedures.

10. Knowledge of animal behavior.

11. Knowledge of quarantine procedures.

12. Knowledge of Animal Shelter operation and applicable state laws is preferred.

13. Skill in budgeting, inventory management, and supervision.

14. Skill in operating a computer and standard office equipment.

15. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with those

connected with the course of work.

16. Skill in oral and written communication.

17. Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with members of the public and the media.

Guidelines:

1. City ordinances

2. State laws, department policies and procedures.

3. Guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

Complexity:

The work consists of related duties connected to veterinarian work. The number of surgeries completed, and animals seen contribute to the complexity of the work.

Principal Working Relationships:

1. Co-workers, political officials, and other city employees.

2. Court personnel, veterinarians, postal carriers, utility workers, and the general public.

Purpose of Contacts:

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, provide services, resolve problems, motivate or influence persons, and clarify, justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility:

This position will have Supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, run, use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, controls, or tools listed above. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell. The employee may occasionally be required to physically control animals and must maintain a level of physical ability accordingly.

Work is performed in an animal shelter with shared office space. Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday through Friday with very limited emergency calls (average of 4-6 per year). Holidays and weekends are off. Limited exposure to the public. Potential for exposure to diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, anesthetics and sharp objects. Field conditions may be encountered.

The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects typically not to exceed 50 pounds with or without assistance and may be required to distinguish between shades of color.

Work Environment:

The work is typically performed in an office. The employee may be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, and cold or inclement weather when in the field. The work will require the use of protective devices.

Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $115,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $115,000 - $135,000