Temporary Veterinarian: Part-time

Position Summary:

Position Summary: Provide veterinary surgery, dentistry and practice medicine for Joybound’s shelter guests and publicly-owned dogs and cats in support of Joybound programs including, public spay/neuter and dentistry, Community Veterinary Care (CVC), public vaccine clinics, Veteran’s Wellness clinics, Shelter to Service, and community cat partners.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

▪ Provide high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgery and other surgical services for shelter guests and the general public in support of Joybound programs, both onsite and on mobile unit.

▪ Support and/ or perform dental procedures for shelter and public patients in support of

Joybound programs.

▪ Provide excellent veterinary medical care including physical exams, diagnostic planning and

incremental care treatment plans for patients seen in Joybound’s programs.

▪ Work collaboratively with all Joybound Clinic staff, including the Joybound veterinarians,

support staff and the Director of Veterinary Services to ensure that the Joybound Clinic meets or exceeds the minimum standards of care established by the California State Veterinary Medical Board.

▪ Evaluate the physical health of shelter guests at time of intake and throughout their stay, and

prescribe appropriate medical care as needed, in accordance with shelter medicine standards of care, principles of Capacity for Care (C4C), and the prevention of infectious diseases. This may include coordinating and communicating with outside veterinary care providers for special

cases.

▪ Maintain complete and accurate medical records of diagnosis, treatment, and other care

administered, including disclosures for adopters.

▪ Perform humane euthanasia of publicly owned animals and animals that do not meet Joybound’s adoption criteria in accordance with Joybound’s behavior and medical matrices.

▪ Train and monitor fourth year DVM student externs and intern doctors in HQHVSN techniques, wellness and shelter medicine.

▪ Collaborate closely with the Wellness team to support the behavioral health and

treatment of shelter guests; handle all dogs and cats in a safe and humane manner at all times,

demonstrating the highest level of care and concern.

▪ Comply with all federal, state, and local safety regulations and laws, as well as Joybound policies, protocols, and guidelines, including, but not limited to, the secure handling, documentation and administration of controlled substances, and maintaining confidentiality.

▪ Follow established procedures governing safe work practices and perform duties in a manner that assures the safety of oneself and others.

▪ Perform other duties as assigned.

Administrative Duties

▪ In collaboration with other Joybound veterinarians, the Director of Veterinary Services, and

other staff as needed, develop, implement, and train staff in protocols to promote and improve a high standard of veterinary care for the shelter animal population.

▪ Attend Joybound management meetings when DVM input is needed.

▪ Achieve departmental goals in alignment with Joybound’s strategic plan.

▪ Actively contribute to the development of staff members by sharing professional knowledge and improving staff and volunteer understanding of infection control practices, standards of care, and shelter medicine.

▪ Always treat people and animals with respect, contribute to effective teamwork, promote staff

cooperation, and foster public relations beneficial to Joybound.