Veterinarian - Contract position

The New Albany Animal Shelter is looking for a contract-based Veterinarian. The position will have a variable schedule as needed.

Working under the Director and the Animal Care Coordinator, the incumbent provides directed veterinary services on a contractual basis to the New Albany Animal Shelter.

DUTIES:

• Supervises the veterinary assistant directly associated with surgical activities.
• Performs alterations on healthy shelter animals as designated.
• Performs routine laboratory tests to determine health as directed.
• Examines animals to determine the nature of disease or injury and works with the Animal Care Coordinator to develop medical or surgical treatment plans when indicated.
• Advise the Animal Care Coordinator about sanitary measures, feeding, general care, or special medical needs to promote the health of shelter animals.
• Inoculate animals for rabies or other infectious diseases as needed and Microchipping of animals.
• Testing of animals for Heartworm and Feline Leukemia/FIV.
• Provide medical statements to testify in court or assist in Animal Control investigations.
• Performs record-keeping and documentation regarding drugs used in surgery/treatment.
• Communicates effectively with the Animal Care Coordinator and other shelter staff to aid in evaluation of shelter animals and in appropriate placement of animals.
• Stays current with national trends in animal sheltering issues and travels to training as necessary.
• Assists in animal care and euthanasia as necessary.