Description:  Neighborhood Vet Care is an innovative, dynamic organization that provides excellent veterinary care while raising funds to support pets and people through programs at the Maryland SPCA.  Our team practices medicine collaboratively using the most current methods, drugs, research, philosophies, and professional guidelines. If you feel strongly about helping animals, love the idea of funding Maryland SPCA programs, and long to be part of a fun, passionate team, this job is for you.

Position Summary:  The Staff Veterinarian is responsible for the medical and surgical care of client owned patients. Full time is preferred but part time is negotiable.  

Responsibilities:

Administrative

• Maintain complete and detail oriented medical records on all patients seen by the veterinarian
• Create clear diagnostic and treatment plans for sick/ailing patients
• Mentor and oversee Exam Room Veterinary Technicians on animal examination techniques and protocols
• Mentor and oversee the work of Surgical Veterinary Technicians on surgical prep, anesthesia monitoring, and recovery
• Attend management and staff meetings as needed
• Attend weekly veterinary rounds
• Maintain Continuing Education requirements as set forth by the Maryland State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
• Collaborate with other staff veterinarians to achieve best practices in procedures, prevention and treatment of infectious disease, diagnosing non-infectious illnesses, and implementing treatments

Medical Care

• Perform regular and preventive health examinations on small animals/house pets
• Inoculate animals against various diseases
• Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other bodily fluids for examination and analysis
• Perform laboratory procedures and diagnostic tests including parasitology, hematology, and urinalysis
• Review radiology and labwork
• Help train new employees to operate effectively in the clinical environment
• Use a comprehensive diagnostic approach to determine illness in each patient
• Assist in identifying animals in need of emergency intervention and specialist consultations
• Provide input on existing medical standard operating procedures and new initiatives
• Work with appropriate personnel to maintain a successful medicine program

 Surgical Care

• Perform spay/neuter surgeries, including pubescent and pregnant animals.
• Perform various soft tissue surgeries such as enucleations, mass removals, amputations, entropion etc.
• Coordinate and provide special medical care to animals, post surgically
• Provide input on existing surgical standard operating procedures and new initiatives
• Collaborate with other staff/contract veterinarians to ensure high quality, high volume surgical practices are implemented
• Work with appropriate personnel to maintain successful surgery program
• Document surgical procedures in medical records, with clear plan if needed
• Experience and knowledge in dentistry is preferred, but not required

Benefits:

• Paid time off and holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Aflac supplemental insurance plans
• Covered veterinary license renewals
• AVMA membership
• VIN membership
• PLIT coverage
• Continued education stipend
• Loan forgiveness eligibility via PSLF program
• Student loan assistance of $250 a month
• 401(k) retirement plan

• 2-3 years relevant small animal veterinary experience including medicine and surgery
• No sanctions with the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners
• Maintain an active Maryland Veterinary License, Maryland Controlled Dangerous Substance License, and Professional Liability Insurance Policy
• Able to exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the animals, Neighborhood Vet Care, and the MD SPCA.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative and team-building skills
• Strong communication skills
• Positive attitude and ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations