Job Title: Shelter Veterinarian - Immediately

Location: Humane Society of St Lucie County, Port St. Lucie, Fl

Who are we:

• We are a limited admission, non-profit animal shelter in Port St Luce, Fl, located on the Treasure Coast of Florida – minutes from the beach, Between Orlando and Miami - Great Sun, Great Golf, Great Schools and Great Neighborhoods.
• We have an annual intake of 1200 dogs and cats with an overall Live Release Rate of 94%.
• We are a Non-Kill Shelter serving the residents of Port St Lucie, making a difference in our community – provide lifesaving medical and surgical care to those most in need

Benefit offerings:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience: range $125,000 - $175,000, possible sign on bonus and possible re-location allowance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Insurance
• A capped annual continuing education allowance for CE Reimbursement for licensing, and professional organization memberships
• Your focus will be on providing excellent medical, surgical, and dental care for your patients, not the need to make a profit.
• You will have a work life balance and little to no overnight care

Education and Experience: 

• Must have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree.  ** New graduates considered.
• Must have current Florida State License or ability to obtain Florida State License before start date.
• USDA Accredited Veterinarian or ability to obtain.
• Provide proof of professional liability insurance.
•  Shelter medicine experience or education (e.g., Maddie’s certificate program, master’s, internship, fellowship) 

Provides leadership to Humane Society of St Lucie County personnel

• Maintains effective communication with staff through daily contact, in scheduled meetings, informally or in writing, as needed to coordinate and direct medical functions of the shelter and work as a member of a team
• Supervises shelter veterinary students and externs, ensuring proper training and timely review
• Provides guidance to staff for situations requiring immediate medical problem solving
• Participates in interviewing and hiring decisions for shelter veterinary staff
• Oversees the euthanasia certification of appropriate shelter medical personnel.
• Communicates directly to the Director of Operations and Shelter Managers about care of all shelter animals
• Identifies and helps to resolve ethics issues
• Treats people and animals with respect; contributes to effective teamwork; promotes intra- and inter-departmental cooperation; and fosters public relations beneficial to Humane Society of St Lucie County

Performs the duties of a staff veterinarian, including but not limited to:

• Evaluates and determines the disposition of incoming animals
• Provides medical services to all shelter animals, including physical examinations, diagnostics, medical rounds, and treatments
• Performs sterilization surgeries and other surgical procedures for shelter animals when necessary
• Ensures that shelter staff administer the appropriate medication as directed
• Advises, performs, or oversees euthanasia performed within the shelter
• Provides on-call, phone consultation services for shelter animal emergencies, to a limited extent
• Provides professional credibility to HSSLC’s endeavor to help all domestic pets
• Maintains appropriate licensing and completes required continuing education courses
• Adheres to state regulations and organizational protocol regarding animal care, treatment, advocacy, and the mission of HSSLC
• Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
• Must have strong computer and data entry skills.  
• Must have Time Management skills.
• Ability to remain composed under stress.
• Perform feral cat clinics at the shelter to aid the community in managing the over population.
• Must understand and practice “herd” health principles as well as individual animal care.
• Perform thorough exams on Animal Control case patients and document findings to give expert testimony in animal cruelty cases

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university
• Current Florida Veterinary license
• Current DEA license
• Maintain AVMA – personal liability insurance membership
• Prior shelter medicine experience
• Ability to work effectively with and supervise a diverse group of people
• Solid team building and organization skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and maintain a calm demeanor
• Ability and willingness to learn shelter operational software
• Excellent communications and customer service skills
• Must be able to walk and stand for longer periods of time.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license with an insurable record.
• Port St Lucie, Fl 34986: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:    Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

• Animal care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• DEA Certification (Preferred)