Veterinarian

The fastest growing animal welfare organization in the region is looking for a full time clinic veterinarian for our Dover Delaware location. The Brandywine Valley SPCA cares for more than 14,000 animals each year in its shelters plus provides services to the community such as affordable veterinary care in our Animal Health Centers.   In this position you would be responsible for outpatient clinic for the general public as well as working with the shelter staff to set policies and procedures within our organization.  

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

· Provides wellness exams and treatment to owned animals through our affordable community based outpatient clinics in Delaware and oversee the care of the animals in our shelter.

· Provides lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for animals brought to the shelter; ensures that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animals' conditions are recorded.

· Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the organization; recommends changes in procedures as needed.

· Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment, behavioral evaluations and modification, dietary evaluations, and grooming (healthy coat maintenance.)

· Examines animals, evaluates animals' health and performs veterinary medical procedures including vaccinations, prescribing and administering of medications, anti-parasite treatments, tests and lab work for infection. 

· Performs in-house inspections with shelter staff.

· Coordinates with local veterinarians and clinic/shelter professionals to promote positive and productive relationships; arranges for full-service care at a veterinary hospital for severely injured, sick or diseased dogs, cats, rabbits and other animals; provides full orders for care.

· Performs all necessary euthanasia according to established protocol.

· Establishes and maintains medical record and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices; ensures that records are in order and complete.

· Ensures that all state and federal laws, state regulations, accepted standards, and SAWA policies and procedures regarding clinic operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to.

· Maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures and companion animal health issues.

· Builds effective relationships through positive interaction and communication with the community, volunteers and staff.

· Exemplifies BVSPCA core values & cultivates a compassionate work environment.