Veterinarian/Medical Director
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: SPCA of Northern Nevada is presently looking of Veterinarian/Medical Director right now, this occupation will be placed in Nevada. Detailed specification about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Relationships: Reports to Executive Director, provides supervision for all veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and volunteers. Job Summary: Responsible for daily care and sterilization of all surgical patients and maintenance of medical protocol. Quality patient care is first and foremost.
Responsibilities:
- Ability to work in a high volume, fast paced MASH style clinic operating in a variety of facilities, located in various locations as determined by Executive Director.
- Supervise veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants and volunteer personnel.
- Oversee set up and break down of transported medical equipment and supplies.
- Examine animals pre-op to determine their ability to undergo surgery.
- Perform an average of 30-40 high quality, high volume spay/neuter surgical procedures per clinic day (approximately 5-7-minute cat spays and 12-15 minute dog spays) using techniques as defined by organization.
- Follow written and verbally communicated Standard Operating Procedures as determined by the SPCA of Northern Nevada.
- Perform post-op examinations as necessary to ensure appropriate recovery from anesthesia and surgery. •Supervise post-op rechecks and order medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery.
- Vaccinate animals and provide recommendations for follow up care. •Institute disinfection protocols for prevention of infectious/zoonotic disease.
- Remain current on safe and efficacious medical protocols regarding anesthesia and surgery by participating in Continuing Education courses.
- Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by veterinary technicians.
- Actively promote spay and neuter, and educate clients on responsible animal ownership.
- Actively support associate staff and volunteers and promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission.
- Represent the organization in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
- Provide quality service to clients, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization.
- Participate on committees and special projects as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned. Will work on average 4 surgical days per week. 48 to 50 weeks per year.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to SPCA of Northern Nevada.
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This occupation starts available on: Wed, 01 Aug 2012 21:27:24 GMT