Description
Excited to learn more about and/or practice high volume spay/neuter and shelter medicine? Want to make an impact on thousands of shelter pets and at-risk, owned animals? Like the idea of having most of your weekends and evenings free? Want to be highly compensated for a life-saving job well done, all while living in a city with a vibrant downtown scene and tons of local art and attractions?
Then come join our dynamic team at Humane Fort Wayne!
Due to our significant growth, Humane Fort Wayne, an ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance affiliated clinic, is seeking a veterinarian in Fort Wayne, Indiana (recently named a Top Ten City for Quality of Life).
In addition to our animal shelter/adoption programs and progressive pet retention efforts, our mission is to prevent the suffering and euthanasia of cats and dogs due to overpopulation and preventable disease. We are the only clinic offering low cost spay/neuter and wellness services to all of Northeast Indiana as well as parts of Michigan and Ohio. Since opening our doors more than a decade ago, we have conducted well over 100,000 spay/neuter surgeries, and our walk-in wellness clinic has provided services to over 80,000 pets.
Our doctors are responsible for providing high-quality, high-volume dog and cat spay/neuter and wellness services alongside an entire team of dedicated vet techs and assistants. Candidates must have a strong desire to reduce companion animal overpopulation, support the concepts of progressive animal sheltering, possess a willingness to provide education on preventable diseases, and have the ability to maintain the highest standards in our field.
Our veterinarians typically only work Monday – Friday. We offer paid CE, conference travel, bonuses, paid time off, paid holidays, paid state and DEA licenses, health insurance, a retirement package, and more! Salary is highly competitive and is negotiable based on experience in high volume spay and neuter.
Requirements
Job Summary: Responsible for daily care and sterilization of all surgical patients and maintenance of preventative health programs and medical protocol. Quality patient care is first and foremost.
Responsibilities: Examine animals pre-op to determine their ability to undergo surgery.
Perform surgical sterilizations.
Examine animals post-op as necessary to ensure appropriate healing.
Perform wellness examinations/inoculations and provide recommendations for follow up care.
Continue research and maintenance of safe and effective medical protocol regarding anesthesia and surgery.
Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by veterinary technicians.
Supervise post-op rechecks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery.
Actively promote spay and neuter, and educate clients on responsible animal ownership.
Actively support associate staff and volunteers, and promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission.
Represent Humane Fort Wayne in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Provide quality service to clients, volunteers, and staff recognizing their individual contributions to the success of our organization
