Shelter Veterinarian

Montgomery County Animal Care and Control

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following. Other duties
may be assigned
1 Responsible for medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of all
domestic animals in the care of MCACC, including foster animals. Provides input
on wildlife/exotic cases if necessary.
2 Oversees the health care of shelter animals, and ensures the maintenance of
accurate and complete animal health records;
3 Performs high volume spay/neuter and other surgeries, dentals, etc. and
manages assistances, techs, etc. in this effort;
4 Diagnoses animal health problems and initiates appropriate treatment;
5 Administers an effective disease prevention program by implementing an
inoculation regime and ensuring effective shelter sanitation and disinfection.
6 Monitors and maintains all preventative healthcare programs;
7 Provides emergency medical advice and treatment to sick or injured animals on a
24-hour on-call basis;
8 Evaluates animals victimized by cruelty and neglect; provides court testimony as
necessary;
9 Oversees, advises, and performs euthanasia
10 Provides animal health information and assistance to those adopting shelter
animals; provides follow-up medical care as appropriate;
11 Responsible for keep and maintaining all medical supplies, medications, and
drugs necessary to provide care for all shelter animals.
12 Maintains appropriate licensing and attends training, meetings, conferences,
workshops, etc. as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required
certifications;
13 Responsible for the maintenance and tracking of shelter drugs and supply
inventory while meeting and maintaining DEA and State of Tennessee
requirements;
14 Provides instruction and leadership of shelter technicians and other staff
assisting with veterinary procedures;
15 Maintains all assigned equipment;
16 Provides recommendations and considerations for the Shelter Director;
17 Will participate as part of the Shelter Management Team in meetings and
discussions;
18 Performs routine administrative/clerical duties as required, including but not
limited to preparing forms, reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving
computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.;
19 Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This will be responsible for the operation of the medical and clinic functions of the
shelter to include supervision of medical staff to include veterinary technicians and will
also supervisor the kennel manager and kennel staff in coordination with the medical
department programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to use animal control equipment including catch-pole, hypodermic needle,
nets, cat graspers, transfer cages and live animal traps
• Must be able to complete the State of Tennessee Euthanasia Pre-Certification
Course within one year of employment.
• Able to be certified as a State of Tennessee Euthanasia Technician
• Must be an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and certified through the
State of Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medicine.
• Have the ability to understand and dispense medication dosages in proper format
such as drawing the correct vaccination dosage through a labeled syringe.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates
and the public.
• Must possess or have the ability to possess required DEA licensures and
certifications
• Maintenance of Malpractice insurance (if applicable)
• Minimum of 1-2 years of veterinary experience with emphasis on shelter
medicine and herd health
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Successful graduation from a Certified College of Veterinary Medicine and a valid
license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Tennessee

This is a full time job