CAS Veterinarian

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor from an accredited university or school of veterinary medicine, preferably with an emphasis on shelter medicine.

Related Experience:

• At least one year of full-time veterinary experience working with dogs and cats is required.  Two years is preferred.
• At least one year of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a shelter setting is preferred.
• At least one year of HQHV Spay and Neuter experience is preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, or Registrations:

• Must have or can immediately obtain a valid Washington State License to practice Veterinary Medicine. 
• Must currently have or can obtain a DEA License to purchase controlled drugs.
• Must have or can obtain a valid Washington driver’s license with no record of major or repeated minor traffic offenses. 

Required Competencies:

• Must be comfortable working as a solo veterinarian on site. 
• Must be able to manage the staff and workload effectively and in a fast-paced environment to achieve department goals.
• Must be able to work maturely and respectfully with diverse groups of people and maintain high quality customer/public relations.  Must possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and provide a positive working environment built on team concepts.
• Must be able to work cooperatively with people and to communicate clearly about PAWS’ mission, the care and treatment of animals, and the safety of the public and other employees.  Must be able to always represent PAWS professionally. 
• Must be patient, organized, creative, and flexible, and able to balance concurrent projects and adjust to rapid, changing needs and work calmly under stressful conditions. 
• Must exemplify the values of the organization in all interactions with coworkers and members of the public, including respect, trust, compassion, commitment, and courage.
• Must be able to follow clinic and PAWS SOPs and protocols and work within the PAWS budget and adoptability guidelines.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and record keeping.

Technical Skills:

• Must have excellent medical and surgical skills, preferably in a high-volume setting, and experience including but not limited to physical exams, venipuncture, cytology, sample collection and analysis, laparotomy, wound repair, radiology, etc.
• Must be able to manage and respond to anesthetic emergencies and post-operative complications.
• Must be willing and able to work daily with companion animals and have a basic understanding of the needs and behavior of domestic cats and dogs.  Must be able to handle individual animals in a caring, safe and humane manner. 
• Must be computer literate and possess basic computer skills.

Schedule:

This position is an 8-hour Saturday position, with a possibility of working additional shifts throughout the week as needed and mutually decided upon

Travel:

None

Vaccinations:

• Tetanus recommended
• Rabies pre-exposure prophylaxis recommended

Physical Demands:

• The Shelter Veterinarian must be able to lift a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Surgeries, examinations, and treatment of animals may require lifting, bending, stooping, pushing and other moderately strenuous activities. Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time, including working at a computer, surgery table and prep table.
• Work is performed at the PAWS’ facilities, which consist of multiple buildings. This position requires frequent walking between buildings and walking up/downstairs.
• This position requires the ability to walk dogs on leash and carry cat carriers, sometimes between buildings.
• Good vision and hearing are required.
• Hand/finger strength and dexterity is required.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment is primarily inside buildings, but frequent walking between buildings and standing outside to talk with foster parents, volunteers, and staff is required as well, in varying weather conditions.

Scope of Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises and directs clinic staff, visiting veterinarians, interns/externs, and volunteers, when acting as the sole veterinarian on duty (as outlined above).