Staff Veterinarian

Description

Core Responsibilities

Direct Care

• Provide direct care to animals in ACCT’s care in whatever capacity required including but not limited to medical rounds, disease identification and surveillance, creation of treatment plans, participation in pathway planning, exams and euthanasia.
• Performance of routine surgery, focusing on high-volume high-quality spay/neuter (training and development in this area is available)
• Perform exams on shelter pets, including those who have been in foster care, to assess health, diagnose disease, injury or illness, and develop treatment plans or recommendations for outcome
• Document all pertinent medical information in animal records, using ACCT’s shelter management software, and according to standard veterinary practice
• Perform emergency euthanasia as needed  
• Efficiently stabilize and manage a variety of trauma cases, including vehicular traumas, high-rise traumas, victims of animal fighting, etc.   
• Recognize, manage and treat a wide variety of medical conditions, with a particular focus on infectious diseases     
• Collect appropriate samples and perform and/or request appropriate laboratory tests, provide interpretation of laboratory data and radiographs   
• Recognition and documentation of cruelty cases, including preparation of veterinary statements and expert witness testimony as needed
• Necropsy examinations of deceased animals   

Collaboration & Communication

• Upon diagnosis, coordinate with other ACCT personnel to provide recommendation and create pathway plans to facilitate animals leaving our care
• Coordinate with contract veterinarians to ensure continuity of care for all ACCT animals
• Communicate, either directly or via other ACCT personnel, with adopters, fosters, and rescue partners as it relates to animal health, treatment, or future medical needs
• As department grows, act as senior staff to new hires, providing coaching and mentorship 
• Embody the ACCT Philly core values of Transparency, Respect, Innovation, Commitment, Empathy and Professionalism at all times, with all stakeholders

Essential Skills

• Knowledge of contemporary shelter medical protocols including vaccination on intake, risk assessment and infectious disease principles, behavior pharmacology, and HQHVSN principles
• Knowledge of various species, primarily dogs and cats, and familiarity with symptoms of diseases common to dogs and cats

Compensation

Starting at $110,000 annually (full-time), plus benefit package, paid time off, continued education and professional development opportunities

Immediate Supervisor: Executive Director

• Strong communication skills in a frequently challenging environment where multiple cases are managed concurrently and often communication with an adopter, foster or rescue partner is made through a third party such as nursing or lifesaving staff
• Comfortable with advising on euthanasia decision making to alleviate and prevent suffering but committed to explore all options for lifesaving to further ACCT’s commitment to live outcomes for all adoptable and treatable animals.
• Comfortable with electronic medical records, email communication and Microsoft office suite. 
• Comfort and ability to work with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies.
• Ability to lift and move objects and animals weighing up to 30 pounds for short distances and to humanely restrain an animal when necessary

Education and Licensure Requirements

Veterinary licensure in the State of Pennsylvania or licensure in another state with the intent and ability to gain licensure in the State of Pennsylvania within 2 weeks of being hired. Must possess or be willing to obtain DEA and USDA licensure, reimbursable through the organization. 

How to Apply

Email Sarah at sarah@acctphilly.org