SHELTER VETERINARIAN Position Purpose/Summary Primary function is toprovide high-quality veterinary care to animals in the care and custodyof the Thomas J. O\'Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center (TJO).Assists in developing, advancing, and implementing shelter medicineprotocols and delivers and ensures humane medical treatment of allanimals. This position also works with the District Attorney and lawenforcement on cases of animal cruelty. This position reports to theExecutive Director. Supervision is exercised over a team that includesveterinary technicians and clinic volunteers. Essential FunctionsExamines, diagnoses, and performs routine and emergency medicaltreatment on all adoption center animals. Vaccinate animals againstdiseases common to species of animals found in shelters, and accordingto applicable law. Prepares quarantine reports for City and State whichrequire veterinary title; report reportable diseases to City and Stateas required. Performs surgical sterilizations; emergency or reparativesurgeries, including dentals on all species. Maintain patientmedical/surgical records. Provides consultation to staff regardingeuthanasia based on animal\'s physical and behavioral condition.Performs humane euthanasia. Oversees drug and medical supplies inventoryensuring DEA requirements are met. Establish and maintain relationshipswith community and relief veterinarians. Oversees that appropriatepersonnel have been trained to administer vaccines, perform tests,euthanasia, and other medical procedures. Work alongside animal careteam to prevent and control disease in the shelter animal population.Reports suspected cruelty as required by law. Prepares reports forsuspected cruelty and builds relationships with MSPCA, police, DAs.Testifies in court when needed. Provides after-hours communication withTJO staff or emergency veterinary staff for guidance or recommendationson injured animals. When designated, acts as a media spokesperson forTJO on topics relevant to veterinary medicine and animal care. Attendscommunity vaccination clinics and other programs offered by TJO.Performs other duties as required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Theability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively withfellow team members. Respect for and willingness to work with animalsand owners from a variety of backgrounds. Background in small animalmedicine and surgery; experience with small animal dental procedures andradiographs. Vast knowledge of shelter veterinary medicine. Knowledge ofhealth law and regulations. A commitment to practicing the higheststandard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics. A highlevel of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills. Able to dealeffectively and politely with people from various backgrounds andexperience and in all types of difficult situations. This person musthave definite abilities to evaluate problems accurately and displaysound judgment when working under stressful conditions. Education andExperience Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree.Two (2) years of experience working in a shelter environment. CurrentMassachusetts Veterinary License in good standing. Must maintainmal-practice insurance.