Job Details
Shelter Veterinarian
We are currently building a new animal shelter with a completion date of Fall 2025. Come join our team and help us outfit and plan the new shelter and work in a state-of-the-art facility. Check out our LinkedIn page for architecture renderings of the interior and exterior of the shelter.
Highlights of our new animal shelter
- Designed by Shelter Planners of America specifically for Montgomery County
- Over 21,000 square feet of shelter space
- Dog kennels have overhead door access for full run kennels to provide dogs with outdoor access during the day
- Full service Clinical area outfitted with 2 surgery tables, full service prep and treatment areas, all necessary testing equipment and x-ray capabilities
- Dog and Cat medical and bite quarantine rooms
- 4 Spacious Catios with indoor/outdoor access for up to 4 cats in each room
- Separate intake, adoption and clinic entrance areas
- State of the art shelter HVAC filtration system
- Centralized shelter disinfecting system
- Animal Intake room for intake exam, vaccinating and pre-housing treatments
SUMMARY
The Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Veterinarian is responsible for the operation and supervision of the medical department and clinic. The Veterinarian manages all shelter medicine efforts, performs high volume spay/neuter surgeries, wellness services, and disease control protocols. The veterinarian will serve as the medical director for the facility and work as a key member of the shelter staff and face of the medical department and community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following, other duties may be assigned
- Responsible for medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of all domestic animals in the care of MCACC, including foster animals. Provides input on wildlife/exotic cases if necessary.
- Oversees the health care of shelter animals, and ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete animal health records;
- Performs high volume spay/neuter and other surgeries, dentals, etc. and manages assistances, techs, etc. in this effort;
- Diagnoses animal health problems and initiates appropriate treatment;
- Administers an effective disease prevention program by implementing an inoculation regime and ensuring effective shelter sanitation and disinfection.
- Monitors and maintains all preventative healthcare programs;
- Provides emergency medical advice and treatment to sick or injured animals on a 24-hour on-call basis;
- Evaluates animals victimized by cruelty and neglect; provides court testimony as necessary;
- Oversees, advises, and performs euthanasia
- Provides animal health information and assistance to those adopting shelter animals; provides follow-up medical care as appropriate;
- Responsible for keep and maintaining all medical supplies, medications, and drugs necessary to provide care for all shelter animals.
- Maintains appropriate licensing and attends training, meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications;
- Responsible for the maintenance and tracking of shelter drugs and supply inventory while meeting and maintaining DEA and State of Tennessee requirements;
- Provides instruction and leadership of shelter technicians and other staff assisting with veterinary procedures;
- Maintains all assigned equipment;
- Provides recommendations and considerations for the Shelter Director;
- Will participate as part of the Shelter Management Team in meetings and discussions;
- Performs routine administrative/clerical duties as required, including but not limited to preparing forms, reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.;
- Performs other related duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This will be responsible for the operation of the medical and clinic functions of the shelter to include supervision of medical staff to include veterinary technicians and will also supervisor the kennel manager and kennel staff in coordination with the medical department programs.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to use animal control equipment including catch-pole, hypodermic needle, nets, cat graspers, transfer cages and live animal traps
Must be able to complete the State of Tennessee Euthanasia Pre-Certification Course within one year of employment.
Able to be certified as a State of Tennessee Euthanasia Technician
Must be an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and certified through the State of Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medicine.
Have the ability to understand and dispense medication dosages in proper format such as drawing the correct vaccination dosage through a labeled syringe.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
Must possess or have the ability to possess required DEA licensures and certifications
Maintenance of Malpractice insurance (if applicable)
Minimum of 1-2 years of veterinary experience with emphasis on shelter medicine and herd health
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Successful graduation from a Certified College of Veterinary Medicine and a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Tennessee
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS
This position requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and basic computer literacy. Requires expert knowledge of the physical behavior characteristics of dogs, cats, and livestock; humane animal care, feeding and handling and willing to become certified as a euthanasia technician.
Strong work ethic and self-motivation with willingness to go above and beyond duties
Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high focus on teamwork
Excellent communication skills to be able to explain complex policies, rules and regulations in a diplomatic and understandable manner
Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional when interacting with the public under highly stressful situations
REASONING ABILITY
Incumbent must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concreate variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Incumbent must possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Incumbent should have the ability to quickly develop thorough knowledge of leash laws and their application to homeowners; make decisions within policy guidelines without supervision present; and quickly develop thorough knowledge of the drugs and drug paraphernalia involved in tranquilizing and humanely euthanizing animals.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Must possess a valid Tennessee driver s license
Must obtain State of Tennessee Euthanasia Certification within first year of employment.
Must be graduate of Certified College of Veterinary Medicine and have a valid license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Tennessee
Must be able to obtain and maintain licensing through the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle, or fee; reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. All other physical demands as outlined in the Animal Control officer requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, animal feces and urine; fumes from cleaning products; and exposure to parasites (fleas, ticks, mites). Works in office conditions and the animal shelter; regularly exposed to odors of animals; noise of the impounded animals; disease communicated by animals; and to the risk of being bitten by an animal. This position may require work on weekends, holidays, peak times, vacations, and staff illness.
What we offer
- Relocation Expenses
- All association dues and licensing fees covered
- Expenses for continuing education covered
- Health/Dental/Vision insurance
- Short-term/Long-term insurance
- Group life insurance
- Paid Vacation/Sick time
- 401K/457B with matching
- 13 paid holidays
What you need to know about Clarksville, TN
- Clarksville was ranked as Money Magazine s list of Best Places to Live in the United States in 2019
- Low cost of living
- Family Friendly
- 40-minute drive to Nashville
- Adjacent to Fort Campbell Army base
- Great university town
- Thriving downtown