Chief Veterinarian

Purpose of Position:  Serve as the League’s lead medical and surgical staff member.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor medical programs that improve the standard of animal and veterinary care.
• Collaborate with the veterinary services manager to ensure the League’s operations are conducted using appropriate and up-to-date medical practices.
• Supervise, coach and mentor staff Veterinarians and Veterinary interns, specifically to their provision of veterinary medicine.
• Work in conjunction with the veterinary services manager to supervise veterinarians and veterinary interns regarding core values outside of medicine and surgery.
• Create training programs for staff Veterinarians and Veterinary interns.
• Maintain a culture of collaboration and teamwork among the entire Veterinary Services team.
• Work with other departments to effectively and efficiently coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease animals.
• Serve as a liaison promoting the League’s philosophy and goals to veterinarians, vendors, the public, and other animal welfare related organizations.
• Perform surgical procedures on a daily basis including high quality, high volume spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and orthopedic procedures.
• Perform veterinary medical functions including examination and treatment of shelter animals. Perform necropsies as needed.
• Participate in euthanasia decision making. Certify staff to perform euthanasia procedures. Collaborate with veterinary services manager on euthanasia training and SOP development.
• Work with cruelty investigations staff for evaluation, documentation and testimony about the condition of animals involved in investigation cases.
• Consult and provide assistance to patrons and external veterinarians regarding animals at or adopted from the League.
• Develop SOPs and ensure they are updated and practiced with staff and volunteers.
• Work with the veterinary services manager to understand and implement the annual budget.
• Participate in strategic initiatives as appropriate
• Recruit, hire, develop, coach and counsel veterinarians and assist in the process for support staff.
• Monitor and evaluate departmental/area processes and procedures alongside the veterinary services manager to maximize efficient uses of resources.
• Participate in inter-departmental meetings and discussions to support and develop League initiatives, as needed.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to our full-time doctors. Our benefits are designed to help our staff lead healthy, productive and rewarding lifestyles. They include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Student loan repayment assistance
• CE budget
• Flexible scheduling
• Basic and voluntary supplemental life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement option with League matching contributions
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Personal time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• Employee assistance program
• Discounts on supplies and limited veterinary services