NEOGOV · 4 months ago
Senior Veterinarian
Michigan, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$127K/yr - $187K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company that provides services to the City of Detroit, and they are seeking a Senior Veterinarian for their Animal Care and Control department. The role involves overseeing high-quality veterinary care, leading a veterinary team, and ensuring proper medical care for shelter animals.
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Responsibilities
Conduct daily rounds and examine, diagnose and prescribe treatment for shelter animals in accordance to protocols
Perform emergency triage and stabilization of ill and injured animals
Administer vaccines and perform other routine services, including client education, connected with preventative health maintenance
Perform routine sterilizations and surgeries including adult and pediatric sterilizations and other routine soft tissue surgery
Order diagnostic tests as needed, interpret results and recommend treatment plans
Monitor shelter population for signs of contagious disease and develop plans for outbreak response and implement protocol with staff, if needed
Supervise veterinary staff and direct shift and work area assignment in order to maximize coverage
Provide oversight and training for shelter staff on proper euthanasia techniques, disease prevention, cross-contamination, and intestinal parasites
Evaluate the health and provide input on the temperament of an animal for future adoption
Examine document and treat neglect and cruelty cases, and testify in court, as needed
Perform humane euthanasia
Administer medication both oral and injections, including IV, IM, SQ
Administer controlled substances and keep accurate logs
Maintain accurate and complete medical records
Communicate instructions clearly to the shelter staff and other veterinarians
Maintain a positive work ethic and rapport with staff and clients
Oversee and coordinate the purchase of all medication, clinic supplies, and equipment
Humanely treat and care for all animals entrusted to Detroit Animal Care and Control
Serve on committees, attend continuing education courses, and attend staff meetings
Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and American Veterinary Medical Association standards and guidelines
Prepare briefings, memos, analytical and statistical reports and develop policy and procedures
Present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Assume responsibility for own professional growth and development by pursuing education, participating in professional committees and work groups and contributing to a work environment where continual improvements in practice are pursued
Serve as needed/assigned by supervisor in Health Department veterinary and public health activities, including emergency response efforts
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree required
Two (2) years of experience practicing shelter veterinary medicine
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted to meet the education and experience requirement of this position
Benefits
Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
Sick Leave
Vacation
Holidays
The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave.
City Employees Retirement System
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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