High-Volume, High-Quality Spay/Neuter Veterinarian
Hawaiian Humane Society
- Honolulu, HI
- $110,000-150,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Perform spay/neuter surgeries on owned animals as well as TNRM cats each working day, with minimal complications.
- Perform other surgical procedures as needed.
- Perform pre-operative examinations and make decisions regarding each animal's health and suitability to undergo surgery.
- Provide follow-up exams as needed.
- Record information regarding animal health, treatment, medical history, and controlled substances used in compliance with federal, state, local and other regulatory guidelines.
- Build effective relationships through positive interaction and communication with clients, staff, and volunteers.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of veterinary protocols and procedures for the clinic.
- Have reliable and on-time attendance.
- Provides mentorship and training to veterinarian interns, externs, VSA's, RVTs and other staff veterinarians on HQHV procedures as needed.
- Perform necropsy cases, as needed.
- Effectively communicate any complications to clients
- Collaborate with Chief Veterinarian on policies, procedures, processes and training
- Be in alignment with Hawaiian Humane Society's vision, mission, core values & beliefs, and positions on animal welfare.
- Perform CPR in accordance with RECOVER standards and direct team.
- More information at https://www.hawaiianhumane.org/ or email sramsubeik@hawaiianhumane.org
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Work Environment: Indoors in typical shelter environment and outdoors in all types of weather. With our beautiful climate we have many open air enclosures for our animals. Hawaiian Humane Society has 2 beautiful campuses, one located in Ewa Beach and the other in Honolulu (Moiliili area, near UH Manoa).
- Hours: Full-Time or Part-Time availability. Full-Time veterinarians work 4 days per week, 10 hours each day. Flexible scheduling available. We are a 7 day a week operation to provide the best care possible to our animals and community. Some on-call triage support is required (all DVM's share rotation of on-call duties).
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
- Active and unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in Hawaii or eligibility to obtain one
- Current DEA license or ability to obtain DEA license
- 2 + years' experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full service, high surgical volume environment
- Experience in a variety of surgical techniques
- Demonstrated excellent surgical skills
- Experience in a HQHV setting
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail
- A progressive professional philosophy that humane organizations are partners working together with common goals to reduce pet overpopulation, improve animal welfare and support shelter diversion where possible
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in shelter medicine and familiarity with the ASV Guidelines for Standards of Care in Shelter Medicine.
- Understanding of local, state, and national laws regarding animal shelter agencies, veterinary medical authority in the shelter setting, infectious disease reporting requirements.
- Ability to work at either campus.
- Analytical and critical Thinking
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Collaborative and respectful working relationships with team, volunteers, client, departments, and other stakeholders.
- Preserve community partnerships
- Effective conflict management
- Commitment to Innovation
- Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
- Strong mentorship skills
- Experience with Petpoint and Clinic HQ