What are the responsibilities and job description for the Independent Contractor Veterinarian position at Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter?
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter (MOAS)
Danielsville, GA 30633
Job Type: Part-Time Independent Contractor
Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter is seeking a Independent Contractor Veterinarian to provide veterinary and surgical services for our shelter, Spay/Neuter Clinic, and community animals.
This position is ideal for a veterinarian who is comfortable working in a rural, nonprofit animal shelter environment, enjoys high-volume surgery, and can make thoughtful medical decisions while working within limited resources.
Position Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary surgical support for the MOAS Spay/Neuter Clinic, shelter animals, and community-owned animals.
- Perform routine spay and neuter surgeries, including high-volume sterilization procedures.
- Perform more complex procedures, including pediatric surgeries, as appropriate.
- Provide medical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations for shelter and community animals.
- Make effective medical and surgical decisions while considering the financial limitations of a nonprofit organization.
- Work alongside and provide direction to a veterinary assistant and shelter support staff.
- Provide veterinary leadership for Rabies Clinics and other off-site community events.
- Maintain appropriate medical records and documentation.
- Follow applicable veterinary, shelter, public health, and animal welfare regulations.
- When medically necessary and appropriate, perform humane euthanasia of shelter animals in accordance with accepted veterinary standards and MOAS policies.
- Communicate effectively with shelter management, staff, and owners regarding patient care, surgical concerns, and treatment options.
- Support MOAS's mission of providing accessible veterinary services to the community.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited college or university.
- Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Georgia, or willingness and eligibility to obtain a Georgia veterinary license.
- Surgical experience is required. High-volume spay/neuter surgical experience is strongly preferred.
- Comfortable performing routine and pediatric surgical procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a shelter environment
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic, and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with shelter staff and veterinary support personnel.
- Professional liability/malpractice insurance.
- Eligible to maintain appropriate DEA registration, as applicable to the position.
- Commitment to humane animal care and professional veterinary standards.
Work Environment
This position is based at Madison Oglethorpe Animal Shelter in Danielsville, Georgia.
The veterinarian will work in a nonprofit animal shelter setting where flexibility, teamwork, resource-conscious decision making, and compassion are essential.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: From $80.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80