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Veterinary Surgeon I/II

Sacramento SPCA , Sacramento, CA 95828

Description

Description

Job Title: Veterinarian I/II

Department: Spay/Neuter Clinic

Reports To: Chief of Surgery; Director of Animal Services

FLSA Status: Exempt or Non-exempt opportunities

Hiring Range (FTE): $130,000 - $145,000 per year

Shifts: Full-time, Part-time opportunities exist

Overview:

The Sacramento SPCA is a safe haven for animals, and we connect pets and people to the care and education they need. Whether affected by illness, injury, homelessness, or suffering caused by overpopulation, we are committed to saying yes to the animals and the people who love them. Through our nationally-ranked high-volume spay and neuter clinic (we are ranked as one of the top 10 clinics in the country!), extensive veterinary care for shelter animals, low-cost vaccinations/wellness care, pet retention programs, adoptions, behavior and training programs and commitment to excellent animal care, the Sacramento SPCA is giving more than shelter and saving animals one life at a time.

General Summary:

The Veterinarian I and II positions provide access to high-quality veterinary medical and surgical care to clients and ensures the humane treatment of all animals. This position performs high-volume spay and neuter surgeries on cats, dogs and occasionally rabbits (extensive training available) in our state-of-the-art High-Quality/High-Volume (HQHV) Spay/Neuter Clinic. Depending on the shift/status, this position may also support our shelter medicine department with medical and surgical cases on our shelter-owned animals and/or support our Vaccine/Wellness clinic program to ensure pets stay healthy and with the people who love them. The variety in scheduling opportunities is designed to give you, the veterinarian, the choice to work full-time, part-time or even relief shifts and practice the type(s) of medicine that makes your soul sing (surgery, medicine, or both).

Essential Job Functions:

Vet I Tier Expectations

Perform 20 to 25 surgeries on average each working day, while training and developing surgical skills using HQHV techniques and ensuring minimal complication rates (extensive training and support supplied upon hire to achieve daily averages).

Vet II Tier Expectations

Perform 25 to 35 surgeries per day, with an advanced level of HQHV surgical techniques and ensuring a minimal surgical complication rate.
Willingness and ability to provide guidance and training to other Veterinarians and staff members while fostering and modeling a positive working environment.

All Vet Tier Level Expectations

Perform HQHV spay and neuter surgeries on public-owned, shelter, or partner-organization owned dogs, cats and occasionally rabbits (support/training available).
Perform general health/pre-operative exams and provides reasonable post-operative care for the animals, including prescribing appropriate medications or treatments for animals requiring care beyond established clinic protocols.
Deliver high-quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Make decisions regarding the animals’ health and suitability to undergo surgery.
Ability to perform common surgical procedures including mass removal, dental extractions, umbilical and inguinal hernia repairs as well as pyometra, hydrometra, in-heat, and pregnant spays.
Assist with shelter medicine cases when needed, particularly pre-surgical exams and additional surgical procedures at the time of spay/neuter (mass removal, hernia repair, dental extractions, etc.).
Communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, leadership, and volunteers while fostering a positive working environment that thrives on efficiency and collaboration.
Document all surgical and medical records thoroughly, accurately, and consistently.
Flexibility in scheduling type (Spay/Neuter, Vaccine/Wellness and/or Shelter Medicine) is Preferred (required for 40-hour full-time positions).
Openness to feedback, training and support from managers, supervisors and fellow veterinarians to ensure safety and efficiency while maintaining exceptional standards of care.
Responsible for maintaining a current veterinary license in good standing.
Help ensure the safe storage, access, and use of controlled and non-controlled drugs in compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations.
Must be committed to a high standard of safety and willing and able to comply with all safety laws, safety policies and rules, and be willing to report safety violations to supervisor or management.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, training sessions, and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas.

How to Apply

Please apply through our website at https://www.sspca.org/employment

Post Date: Monday, August 19, 2024