Veterinarian Spay and Neuter
Our primary mission at the Hill Country Animal League is to help prevent unwanted, neglected and abused dogs and cats by providing affordable spay/neuter services, preventative care, and guidance on responsible pet ownership. By promoting the fostering and adoption of companion animals, we help deserving pets find loving, forever homes.
Role Description
This is a contract on-site role for a Veterinarian at Hill Country Animal League, SPCA. Inc. located in Boerne, TX. The Veterinarian will be responsible mainly for performing surgeries in a high volume spay and neuter clinic. Familiar with conducting examinations, diagnosing illnesses, and prescribing treatment plans. This position is scheduled for 4 days/week, Monday through Thursday and we are open to flexing that schedule to 2-4 days for the right candidate.
Qualifications
- Medical knowledge, Surgical skills, and Diagnostic abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Current licensure as a Veterinarian
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, security and operational standards related to animal care and the practice of Veterinary Medicine with respect to healthcare, daily maintenance, impounding, behavior modification/enrichment and euthanasia – including limiting the practice of Veterinary Medicine to licensed Veterinarians
- Experience in a veterinary clinic or animal hospital
- Experience with electronic medical records systems
- Passion for animal welfare and advocacy
Required
- Examine animals pre-operatively to determine their ability to withstand surgery
- Perform surgical sterilizations, averaging 25-30 surgeries of mixed capacity, including small, medium and large male or female dogs up to 100lbs. as well as male and female cats
- Examine animals post-operatively to ensure appropriate healing
- Supervise post-operative rechecks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery
