Staff Veterinarian, CVH

About Oregon Humane Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us – animals and humans – feel safe, valued and part of something bigger. The Team The Veterinarian works collaboratively with the medical and operations leadership team to ensure the hospital’s overall performance in accordance with all the medical standards set forth by our executive leadership and in compliance with the OVMEB veterinary practice act. The Position The veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment and surgical services to animals served by Oregon Humane. As a state licensed DVM, the veterinarian is also a primary care giver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with Oregon Humane and state standards. Medical cases are both outpatient and inpatient with the majority being canine and feline patients and a small percentage being exotics (small mammals and birds) or other species. Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to veterinary staff and student interns, as well as providing expert consultation to medical support staff regarding complex medical cases and decisions. Eligible Benefits We are committed to creating a better future for pets, and we work hard to achieve our goals while offering a rewarding workplace including competitive benefit packages to our employees. Medical/Dental/Vision Paid Time Off + Sick Time + Holidays 401(k) with employer match Professional Development Opportunities One free Oregon Humane adoption / year Perks & Discounts Essential Responsibilities PERSONAL LEADERSHIP Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances. Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity. Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning. LEARNING Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary. Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress. Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization. INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage. Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside Oregon Humane at all levels. Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high volume, high quality spay/neuter, general surgery, and comprehensive medical center. Patients include client owned animals, shelter owned animals, animals surrendered to Oregon Humane from the public, animals in protective custody, and animals presented for care by their owners or agents through programs at Oregon Humane. Procedures include a wide variety of diagnostics, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, general wellness, and medical cases. Communicate examination findings, treatment plan, and patient care alternatives to clients. Engage in financial conversations with clients, elevating discussions to other team members as needed. Uphold team culture and values of quality, compassion, efficiency, teamwork, and responsibility. Provide clinical advice on complex euthanasia decisions, as well as referrals from community partners. Provide mentorship and clinical guidance & oversight regarding complex medical, surgical, and euthanasia decisions to colleagues, interns, residents, and students. Guide decision making when necessary, including during patient rounds & in all aspects of patient care. Work in partnership with other Oregon Humane departments to coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease patients effectively and efficiently. Develop and maintain protocols and provide guidance to staff as needed. Participate in investigation of cruelty or neglect of animals and aid veterinary forensics and humane law enforcement teams. Complete and maintain medical records in accordance with practice and state standards, documenting treatment plans, case summaries, and other communications in a timely manner within veterinary practice software. Work with Medical Director to resolve complaints about medical outcomes and/or decisions from veterinarians, clients, adopters, and other constituents. Provide leadership in clinical instruction of veterinary students and house officers in partnership with OSU faculty and Oregon Humane staff Attend and participate in clinical rounds and provide support and direction during patient care discussions. Participate in other departmental and organizational meetings, media appearances, and events as requested. Provide direct professional contact with community practitioners to answer questions or to follow-up on concerns related to patient care and policies Bolster interdepartmental communication and partnerships through excellent communication and teamwork. Participate in Oregon Humane organized responses to animal related emergencies and participate in special projects as requested. Work collaboratively with shelter medicine team, providing support as needed. Assist all related internal and external departments as needed to support the program, and perform other duties as requested by management. SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY Supervises: None ACCOUNTABILITY Reports Directly To: Medical Director Often Engages Directly With: Medical Staff