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Licensed Veterinarian
Full Time Position
Ten Lives Club is looking to welcome a second Veterinarian to our team!
Ten Lives Club is a 501c3 cat shelter in Western New York with 20 additional adoption locations. We have one part time vet & are recruiting another vet to join our team full time. Our location cares for strays and surrenders as well as offering a community clinic for reasonable cost spays, neuters, and other veterinary care. Our Vet Clinic provides spay/neuter & medical care to TLC residents, fosters & newly adopted sick cats. This position will work closely with our veterinarians, and other staff and volunteers. This position allows you to develop skills in shelter veterinary medicine, high volume spay/neuter clinics & emergency medicine.
Veterinary Responsibilities:
Relate professionally to volunteers, new adopters, Veterinary staff, Management and other TLC departments regarding the health of TLC residents, fosters & post adopters.
Responsible for the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of cats within our program.
Performing surgeries as required. This includes, but is not limited to, mid-to-high volume spay and neuter, eye enucleations, tail amputations, euthanasia and emergency surgery.
Using our dental x-ray machine and dental equipment as needed on our cats and public cats.
Using our digital xray machine do xrays and read the results of our cats.
Advocate for cats, educate public, Ten Lives Club volunteers and staff on all aspects of animal health, and ensure a safe and effective clinic environment.
Collaborate with clinic staff as well as department managers as needed on medical cases.
Promote continuing development of medical care through continued education.
Delegating duties and responsibilities to technical support staff to ensure proper care and comfort of ill patients
Keeping abreast of veterinary concerns and trends in the animal welfare movement.
Other duties as assigned.
A high work ethic and positive attitude team member
Ability to arrive on-time and ready to work
Be courteous and professional with volunteers, new adopters, Veterinary staff, Management and other TLC departments regarding the health of TLC residents, fosters & post adopters.
A minimum of 1 year experience preferred
Weekend availability
Exceptional customer service skills and ability to communicate precisely
Compassionate, Calm, Team Player, Multi-Tasker and Strong Communicator
Ability to interpret medical records and record client history accurately
Knowledge in preventative care, surgical procedures and hospital flow
Ability to restrain pets in a low stress and safe manner.
Proficient in sample collection to include blood samples, urine, fecal and skin.
Ability to properly set up and process laboratory samples and tests
A self-starter with the desire to continue to advance one’s knowledge and skillset
Ability to receive constructive feedback in a professional manner
Answering phone calls, answering customer & foster questions, scheduling visits and procedures
Light filing, computer entry of files and basic use of Microsoft products is a must.
Skills and Experience:
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD) or equivalent required.
Experience with cats a must.
Proficient at spays and neuters of cats
Interest in shelter medicine.
Work experience preferred, but new graduates will be considered for the position.
License in good standing with state veterinary board.
Strong interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations. The ideal person for this job would be a team player, personable, professional, upbeat, and energetic, takes initiative, uses tact and diplomacy.
Strong communication skills to discuss recommendations and explain treatment options to the animal's caregiver and to give clear instruction to staff.
Able to maintain clear communication with internal staff on all levels.
Written and oral communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Interest in continuing veterinary education and exploration of new technologies and treatment modalities.
Work requires continual attention to detail. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated good working habits in an environment that requires multitasking and multiple demands on time.
Valid Driver's License with access to transportation.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for long periods of time while performing work requiring concentration and manual dexterity.
Lifting, moving and restraining cats: bending, stooping and walking on a daily basis.
When working with animals that are frightened or in pain there is a risk of being bitten or scratched. In addition when working with diseased animals there is a risk of being infected by zoonotic disease.
We offer our staff:
Benefits (paid vacation/holidays, & personal pet care discounts)
Competitive Compensation
Generous pet adoption discounts
We are a nonsmoking facility, therefore, no smoking allowed on property, have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation.
We offer flexible schedule, competitive wages, and 6 (six) paid holidays. Salary is commensurate with experience.
We are an EOE
If you are looking for a career in animal welfare and want to make a difference, we want you!
To apply, please call Ten Lives Club Director of Operations, Joe Sprague at (716)646-557, ext.6 or email at JoeSprague@tenlivesclub.com.