What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian position at Wright-Way Rescue and TimberTrails Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic?
The no-kill rescue Wright-Way Rescue and its non-profit clinic TimberTrails Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic is expanding its fun and dedicated team!
Job Description: As an on-site veterinarian, you will be seeing a mixture of shelter owned animals at Wright-Way Rescue, our no-kill shelter, as well as the clients at our non-profit clinic, TimberTrails. Our organization has a fully-trained and knowledgeable staff makes for a positive and fun work environment.
Essential Duties:
- Provide quality care to the dogs and cats in the no-kill adoption program.
- HVSN for shelter animals and public owned animals
- Other surgery (tbd)
- Work with the current, experienced shelter medicine veterinarian.
- Promote ongoing development of medical care through continued education.
- Delegate duties and responsibilities to technical support staff to ensure proper care and comfort.
- Suggest new policies and procedures as needed.
- Investigate and inform Wright-Way Rescue on opportunities to improve spay/neuter targeting of services for greatest mission impact.
- Provide quality treatment within the operating capacity and budget of the organization.
- Stay abreast of veterinary concerns and trends in the animal welfare movement.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Requirements:
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent required.
- Work experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered for the position.
- Interest in shelter medicine.
- License in good standing with Illinois State Veterinary Board.
- License or application for license with Drug Enforcement Agency. If not currently licensed, must obtain license within agreed upon time frame to maintain employment.
- Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy.
- Able to maintain clear communication with internal staff on all levels.
- Interest in continuing veterinary education and exploration of new technologies and treatment modalities.
- Work requires continual attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated good working habits in an environment that requires multitasking.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75.00 - $110.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75 - $110