Multco
Veterinarian (Part-Time)
Troutdale, OR · Exec · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$118k-$177kDetected 11 days ago
HRISCustomer SupportCommunicationCollaborationProblem Solving
About the role
- Join our team as a part-time Veterinarian at Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS)!
- If you're a passionate Veterinarian who believes in high quality animal care, evidenced-based best practices in shelter care, helping pets find loving families, and ensuring everyone in our community can access our services, then we want YOU!
- Multnomah County Animal Services has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals.
Responsibilities
- Perform surgeries on shelter animals, including spay/neuter surgeries, entropions, enucleations, mass removals, and amputations
- Three (3) years of relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; AND
- We know veterinary work can be tough, so we support our team and foster a positive environment.
- During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities.
- Cool Under Pressure while providing direction to support staff to provide quality care.
Requirements
- Please indicate how you meet the required minimum qualifications.
- Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from a university outside of the U.S.
- License required to practice veterinary medicine as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 686.020 at the time of hire and maintenance of it throughout employment
Nice to have
- This should expand on your resume, address why you are interested in this position and demonstrate how your experience and skill set align with the minimum and preferred qualifications listed.
Skills
- Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.
- The Application Packet:
- Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission:
- Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.
- Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process.
- This process is subject to change without notice.
- We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Evaluation of application materials to identify the most qualified candidates
- Consideration of top candidates, which may include phone interviews, panel interviews, and/or additional testing
- Professional reference checks
- Type of Position: This is a part-time, salaried executive position that is not eligible for overtime.
Compensation
- $118,322.54 - $177,485.49 Annual
- Please note that the listed salary range is for a full-time role. Because this is a part-time position, the actual salary will be pro-rated based on your hours.
Benefits
- Collaborative in the development and review of medical protocols
- Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.
- Analyze and review medical protocols and procedures in order to ensure alignment with best practices in shelter medicine, and formulate and implement recommendations in collaboration with the Animal Health Manager
- Continually improve the Animal Health program and ensure high-quality medical care and services for shelter animals, including animals in foster care
- Provide functional and technical supervision of activities within the animal health unit, including delegation of tasks to CVTs and Veterinary Assistants, and monitoring quality of work
- Focus on identification, treatment, and prevention of health concerns to support live dispositions of animals when possible
- Provide training to shelter staff and volunteers on medical topics, including but not limited to medications, vaccinations, herd health, infectious disease, and quarantines
- Guide and train Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and volunteers regarding medical treatments and protocols
- Communicate with members of the public regarding medical diagnoses, discharge instructions, and medical care
- Demonstrated experience in managing overall population/herd health in a shelter setting, including managing infectious disease outbreaks.
- Explain all related experience (paid or unpaid) and training in the education and work experience sections of the application.
Company info
- Not your average animal shelter. At MCAS, we're all about:
- Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our differences and create a welcoming space for everyone.
- Growth and Opportunity: We want you to thrive! We offer chances to learn, lead, and build a fulfilling career.
- Work-Life Balance: We know veterinary work can be tough, so we support our team and foster a positive environment.
- Not your average animal shelter.
- At MCAS, we're all about:
- Who We're Looking For:
- Someone Who Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: You promote a culture of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse perspectives.
- Culturally Sensitive: You understand and practice racial and socioeconomic equity.
- Model and advocate for excellence in the quality of care we provide to the animals in our shelter
- What We Can Offer You:
- At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace.
Equal opportunity
- We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process.
- Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance.
- Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
- At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
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