Spay/Neuter and Shelter Veterinarian

The Pennsylvania SPCA is a non-profit animal welfare organization founded in 1867.  Our mission is to protect animals, prevent cruelty and improve the health and quality of life for animals in Pennsylvania.

SUMMARY: The Pennsylvania SPCA is seeking an experienced veterinary surgeon and shelter vet for their Lancaster location.  Experience in a high volume setting a must. Applicant should be comfortable performing 20-30 surgical alterations daily. Opportunities to perform surgeries other than spays and neuters exist, and interest/ability in a variety of surgical procedures is desired.  The position is also responsible for the medical care for all shelter residents and community medicine as offered to the public. Expect a fast paced, energetic environment, with a balance of routine procedures and new challenges. PART TIME OR FULL based off desire.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Provide both individual and herd population health management for the animals sheltered at Pennsylvania SPCA’s Lancaster location
• Implement, maintain, refine and follow all medical policies and procedures, keeping abreast of contemporary shelter veterinary medical practices and adhering to all state veterinary laws;
• Provide accurate and efficient recordkeeping of veterinary care provided to animals; ensure staff training, competency and adherence to protocol; perform or supervise the performance, recording and reading of laboratory tests and procedures;
• Assist in the monitoring of the conditions of animals in the shelter and address any conditions which might warrant veterinary attention; assist in maintaining healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animals under the care of the Pennsylvania SPCA at all times;
• Perform high volume, high quality spay and neuter surgeries;
• Responsible for recognizing and managing infectious diseases among population;
• Responsible for providing and overseeing medical intakes;
• Perform other surgical procedures as needed, dependent on comfort level;
• Provide follow up care for fostered or recently adopted animals;
• Admit and release animals in a responsive, courteous and tactful manner and through managed recordkeeping, inform volunteers, staff, and the public of any pertinent medical information on the animal’s care; assist staff and volunteers whenever necessary to assure smooth, courteous handling of the public and their pets;
• Work courteously and cooperatively with staff and volunteers to ensure that all established procedures and policies of the Pennsylvania SPCA are followed; follow established procedures governing safe work practices including, but not limited to, wearing protective clothing and/or equipment when necessary; perform duties in a manner which encourages attainment of goals, contributions and business for the Pennsylvania SPCA and its programs;
• Assist when needed in other departments or locations;
• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.