Shelter Veterinarian

Come join the Kansas Humane Society pack! We are looking for a Full-Time Shelter Veterinarian who loves being an important part of an animal's life. ***KHS is a qualified employer for the Public Loan Service Forgiveness program.*** We offer: Generous paid time off 10 paid holidays per year Paid time when closed for Inclement Weather Comprehensive low-deductible health, pharmacy and dental plans Vision insurance plan SIMPLE IRA Retirement Plan with a generous company match Pre-tax spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses Discounted YMCA membership Discounts on adoptions, retail store items, basic veterinary services and medicine, and pet food Employee Assistance Program POSITION PURPOSE Perform quality surgeries, physical examinations, and diagnose and treat shelter animals. Collaborate with veterinary and clinic teams to develop methods to improve the well-being of shelter pets and ensure the best possible outcomes for every animal in our care and the community. Assist the Clinic Veterinarians in oversight and support of the clinic team with orienting and training clinic staff and volunteers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Animal Care: Promote the humane care and treatment of animals. Perform quality exams. Diagnose and treat shelter animals. Provide prognosis for conditions and develop treatment plans. Must be passionate about the mission of the Kansas Humane Society and understand shelter medicine, population health, and shelter flow. Adhere to the highest ethical standards of veterinary care and adhere to state and federal laws governing the practice of veterinary medicine. Perform efficient quality surgeries. Care for feral cats. Accurately complete forms and records so that communication within and between departments is clear. Encourage continuous improvement throughout the shelter to increase the quality of medical and surgical care provided to both KHS and owned pets. Staff and Volunteer Management: KHS Veterinarians are considered senior members of the clinic team. As such, duties include working in collaboration with leadership to develop annual goals that include plans for training and development of staff and assisting with the day-to-day direction of clinic staff and volunteers. Resource Management: Work with leadership to provide feedback on how to most effectively utilize clinic/KHS resources (people, money, and supplies). Participate in the budget process to ensure appropriate equipment is available to clinic staff and maintained. Assist the Clinic team in setting both short-term and long-term goals to assure the continued growth and improvement of the department. Customer Service: Provides and models timely, polite, and respectful internal and external customer service regardless of the circumstances. Remain calm, flexible, and willing to see other perspectives. Maintains strict confidentiality of client, patient, and donor information. Provides recognition and support to both staff and volunteers for their individual contributions to our agency. Clerical: Willing to train and utilize PetPoint for entering examination findings, test results and vaccination history. PetPoint will also be used for scheduling appointments. Training: Participates in staff training and development opportunities as requested. Participates in special events, projects, and cross training programs as needed. Safety : Comply with KHS safety policies and procedures in order to maintain a healthy and safe environment. KANSAS HUMANE SOCIETY CORE VALUES The Kansas Humane Society has HEART : HAVE COMPASSION We have empathy and understanding for the community and pets we serve, our teammates and our partners in animal welfare EXEMPLIFY COMMITMENT We show our dedication in our work ethic and willingness to learn and grow. ACT WITH INTEGRITY We prioritize integrity in all our actions. RESPECT ALL We treat all animals and people with respect. THRIVE THROUGH COLLABORATION We are better together, united in our service to pets and their people.