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Location

Middletown, RI | United States

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Job description

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides medical services to all animals at the Potter League for Animals, including but not limited to, physical examinations, diagnostics and treatment of shelter animals.
• Performs sterilization surgeries, other surgical procedures, and dental procedures for shelter animals.
• Participates in daily medical/pathway planning rounds for all shelter animals.
• Develops, documents, and maintains Shelter Medicine Program Protocols.
• Assists with the evaluation of medical and disease control protocols for the shelter.
• Assists staff in situations requiring immediate problem solving on medical issues.
• Performs euthanasia within the animal shelter and at owners’ requests.
• Provides emergency care to injured or sick animals residing at the Potter League’s Animal Care Center and coordinates/provides guidance for after-hours emergencies.
• Helps to define and deliver outreach services to the community with regards to veterinary care.
• Assists with day-to-day oversight of veterinary support staff (including animal care staff & volunteers) to ensure compliance with League safety and personnel practices and procedures. Informs Supervisor of personnel issues.
• Adhere to DEA requirements for controlled drugs. Responsible stewardship of drug and supply inventory.
• 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 the League.
• Properly utilizes and maintains all hospital equipment.
• Adheres to the annual budget and promotes cost savings within the department.
• Works collaboratively to orient, train, support and guide animal care staff/volunteers.
• Participates in League staff and volunteer training; develop and implement training on disease control and animal care.
• Participates in the performance appraisal process feedback when assigned.
• Actively integrates volunteers, ensures safety compliance and promotes their involvement within the League.
• Represents the Potter League in a professional, respectful and courteous manner.
• Attends special events and speaking engagements to promote the Potter League’s work.
• Provides quality service to customers, volunteers and staff recognizing their individual contribution to the success of the organization.
• Promotes and follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment.
• Takes immediate action to address any safety concerns or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal or the organization at risk.
• Brings ethical issues forward for discussion.
• Adheres to all Code of Conduct standards.
• Other duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine licensed to practice within the State of Rhode Island.
• The ability to complete/learn to complete spay and neuter surgery, other surgeries such as enucleations and mass removals, and dental procedures.
• Shelter Medicine experience is preferred.

The individual who will thrive in this position:

• Will work well independently and with an attention to detail, engage & influence others, and is motivated to achieve goals.
• Values meaningful work and their positive impact on themselves, their colleagues, and the people and pets the Potter League serves.
• Embraces their own uniqueness and individuality and that of others.
• Will communicate kindly, clearly and articulately both verbally and in writing, and ideally in multiple languages.
• Is a problem solver who can overcome obstacles with patience and grace.
• Genuinely enjoys people and can relate to the challenges under resourced pet guardians face.
• Is proficient in Microsoft Suite products, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, and able to successfully utilize the ShelterLuv animal management database.

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Salary

$100k