Employment Benefits :
Sign-on bonus + 6 month performance bonus
Competitive salary DOE
Generous PTO (vacation, medical, personal time) with annual rollover
Excellent health and dental insurance
Life insurance
SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match
Flexible schedule
Paid Professional Dues
Paid CE
Paid holidays
Discounts on adoptions, pet food and basic vet services
Free dog training classes
HHHS is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Job Classification : Exempt, Full-time
Work Schedule : Flexible
Reporting Relationship : Executive Director
Primary Accountability :
The Veterinarian is responsible for all medical decisions for animals in the shelter; to include, but
not limited to, performing surgeries, veterinary health checks, health certificates, euthanasia and
comprehensive health care for all the animals that are under the care of or are property of Helping
Hands Humane Society (HHHS).
Major Duties :
Leads the daily operations of the HHHS Medical Center.
Provides and oversees medical care for all animals under the care of HHHS; performs
spay/neuters and other surgeries and dentals; supervises the preparation of animals for
surgical procedures and treatments; evaluates and manages all emergency medical cases at HHHS; prescribes and administers medications.
Collects body tissue, feces, blood, urine or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Determines animal's medical status regarding euthanasia; performs euthanasia as
deemed appropriate; assists with euthanasia training and certification.
Operates diagnostic equipment such as CBC, chemistry, radiographic equipment;
interprets all chemical and imaging results.
Establishes and conducts quarantine and testing procedures to prevent the spread of
diseases to other animals or to humans, and to maintain compliance with applicable
government regulations.
Conducts postmortem studies and analyses to determine the causes of animal deaths.
Supervises medical staff as well as veterinary students during mentorships, externships,
and veterinary school rotations; provides feedback and evaluation; coordinates with area
veterinarians to provide additional services to HHHS when necessary.
Maintains accurate records regarding treatments, surgical procedures and medications;
records all medical procedures completed and medications given in animals' records in
shelter database; maintains accurate control drug log books.
Writes, develops, and implements all Standard Operating Procedures for the medical
department.
Participates in local, state and national associations such as Kansas Veterinary Medical
Association and Association of Shelter Veterinarians.
Provides internal training to all HHHS employees regarding animal care, treatment, or
medical procedures.
Maintains a humane and caring attitude at all times towards animals in-care of HHHS.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Currently licensed in state of Kansas to practice veterinary medicine. A Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Must be
qualified and eligible to obtain DEA license. Experience in shelter medicine with high volume
sterilization preferred. Must possess a valid Driver's License.
Skills and Abilities :
Ability to work individually and in a team environment.
Ability to safely handle animals declared vicious, on bite quarantines or stray.
Ability to handle and deal with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work efficiently with attention to detail.
Ability to exercise good judgment, set priorities and organize work load.
Willingness to lead and offer direction.
Physical Demands :
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, stoop, bend, squat or kneel.
Ability to safely push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to physically handle and restrain domestic animals.
Ability to read computer screens, mail, and talk on phone.
Work Environment :
Interaction with staff and customers.
Potential exposure to parasites and infectious diseases that may be carried and
transmitted by animals.
Additional Duties :
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to this job description at any time.
The job description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by
the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related
instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
