Veterinarian - Contract position

City of New Albany
New Albany, IN, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

The New Albany Animal Shelter is looking for a contract-based Veterinarian. The position will have a variable schedule as needed.

Working under the Director and the Animal Care Coordinator, the incumbent provides directed veterinary services on a contractual basis to the New Albany Animal Shelter.

DUTIES :

  • Supervises the veterinary assistant directly associated with surgical activities.
  • Performs alterations on healthy shelter animals as designated.
  • Performs routine laboratory tests to determine health as directed.
  • Examines animals to determine the nature of disease or injury and works with the Animal Care Coordinator to develop medical or surgical treatment plans when indicated.
  • Advise the Animal Care Coordinator about sanitary measures, feeding, general care, or special medical needs to promote the health of shelter animals.
  • Inoculate animals for rabies or other infectious diseases as needed and Microchipping of animals.
  • Testing of animals for Heartworm and Feline Leukemia / FIV.
  • Provide medical statements to testify in court or assist in Animal Control investigations.
  • Performs record-keeping and documentation regarding drugs used in surgery / treatment.
  • Communicates effectively with the Animal Care Coordinator and other shelter staff to aid in evaluation of shelter animals and in appropriate placement of animals.
  • Stays current with national trends in animal sheltering issues and travels to training as necessary.
  • Assists in animal care and euthanasia as necessary.
  • 30+ days ago
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