We are currently hiring for the following positions:

• Shelter Veterinarian​
• Registered Veterinary Technician​​
• Foster Coordinator
• Adoption Counselor
• Kennel Technician

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SHELTER VETERINARIAN:
 
Position:                                                Shelter Veterinarian
 
Accountability:                                     Director of Shelter Operations
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Overview:
High volume spay/neuter surgical procedures using techniques determined by Humane Alliance, routine soft tissue surgeries, dentals according to 2013 AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Cats and Dogs and assist the Director of Shelter Operations in daily care of shelter animals.    
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform spay/neuter surgical procedures using techniques determined by Humane Alliance.
• Follow standardized surgical and anesthetic techniques and protocols.
• Adopt and abide by all Humane Alliance standards for patient care and surgery.
• Oversee all aspects of assigned patients, including (but not limited to): physical examination; surgery; pre- and post-operative care; anesthetic protocols; patient monitoring and emergency response.
• Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by Veterinary Technicians.
• Supervise post-operative rechecks and order of medical treatments, as necessary, to ensure complete surgical recovery.
• Assist Director of Shelter Operations in achieving daily objectives of animal care.
• Collaborate with Director of Shelter Operations and other department supervisors to ensure a productive and efficient work environment that maximizes animal flow and minimizes length of stay.
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures relating to daily animal care.
• Ensure animal care issues are resolved.
• Maintain high team morale while promoting individual growth and development.
• Assess patients and create treatment plans, which minimize costs while ensuring basic standards of care.
• Communicate with outside veterinary clinics regarding ongoing patient care or adverse events.
• Keep Director of Shelter Operations apprised of any critical or unusual issues regarding patient care.
• Communicate with Director of Shelter Operations any issues regarding staff or patients.
• Communicate with Director of Shelter Operations any issues regarding infectious disease outbreaks and control, surgical protocols and other medical issues.
• Ensure highest quality of care and cleaning according to industry best practices.
• Perform veterinary consults with adopters regarding any medical issues.
• Assist in recheck exams for foster animals, create a treatment plan and communicate with foster families when needed.
• Assist in taking emergency calls from staff and foster families when a veterinarian is not on duty.
• Willingness to participate in shelter medicine continuing education off hours through ASPCApro, Maddie’s Fund and others.
• Willingness to research and implement cost saving protocols, which are supported by veterinary shelter medicine experts.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to fulfill the organization’s mission. 
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

 
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates for this role must possess – at a minimum – the following qualifications:

• Accept accountability for and effectively execute responsibilities.
• Encourage respectful dialogue and feedback.
• Ability to multitask in a busy work environment.
• Maturity and ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively organize, lead, and manage staff.  Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with a variety of individuals representing the public, board members, volunteers, donors, and employees.
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment and act as a team player with a positive approach. 
• Working knowledge of Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.

 
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted regularly.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity on a daily basis.
• Must be available and willing to attend mandatory meetings and training as the employer determines necessary to meet the organization’s needs. 

 
Education and Experience:

• Experience working in a high quality, high volume spay/neuter clinic.
• Experience working with small animals and surgery.
• Small animal medicine experience required and shelter medicine experience preferred.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and active Missouri license.

Salary:  Dependent on experience.
 
Work Hours:

• Full-time position with a regular schedule of 40-45 hours/week. 
• Ability to take emergency calls and advise over the phone as needed.

How to Apply:
Send cover letter, resume and professional references to Sue Davis, Executive Director, via email to sdavis@hsswmo.org, or mail to Sue Davis, Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, Missouri, 65803. 


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REGISTERED VETERINARY TECHNICIAN:

Position:                                    Registered Veterinary Technician
 
Accountability:                        Director of Shelter Operations
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Job Summary:
The Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT) reports to the Director of Shelter Operations and is a trained and licensed full-time RVT who assists in providing spay/neuter surgery, soft tissue surgery, dentals and preventative and basic medical care to get dogs and cats ready for adoption.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Supervise medical animal technicians. 
• Create schedule for medical animal technician team.
• Assist in training and hiring of medical animal technicians.
• Assist Director of Shelter Operations in achieving daily objectives of animal care.
• Collaborate with Director of Shelter Operations and other department supervisors to ensure a productive and efficient work environment that maximizes animal flow and minimizes length of stay.
• Assist in creating standard operating procedures relating to daily animal care and spay/neuter.  Flexibility in adapting to new standard operating procedures and communicating these to the medical/surgical team.
• Responsible for daily care of surgical and medical management and administration of anesthetic/analgesic agents and other medications.
• Handle flow of low cost surgeries and participate in discharge as needed.
• Provide excellent patient care in perioperative phases for up to 30 surgeries per day. 
• Follow standards for high volume spay/neuter set forth by Humane Alliance.
• Follow AAHA Dental Care Guidelines for Cats and Dogs.
• Administer injections such as anesthetics, pain-medications, vaccinations and other medications.  Provide treatments and supportive care as directed by attending veterinarian.
• Intubate animals, place intravenous catheters, perform venipuncture and administer fluids as needed.
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases.
• Maintain medical supplies inventory, including emergency drugs and make sure they are in-date.
• Ensure all equipment is working properly such as fluid pump, anesthetic machines, autoclave, pulse oximeter and other monitoring equipment.  Report to Director of Shelter Operations when equipment requires service.
• Maintain all controlled substance drug logs and patient records.  Must be familiar with federal and state controlled substance laws.
• Ensure animal care issues are resolved.
• Maintain high team morale while promoting individual growth and development.
• Knowledge of infectious disease and animal welfare.
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to fulfill the organization’s mission. 
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

 
Qualifications and Requirements:
Candidates for this role must possess – at a minimum – the following qualifications:

• Active license in Missouri.
• Knowledge and ability to humanely handle cats and dogs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of animal behavior and care preferably in a shelter setting.
• Maturity and ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively organize, lead, and manage staff.  Ability to collaborate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with a variety of individuals representing the public, board members, volunteers, donors, and employees.
• Ability to handle a fast paced environment and act as a team player with a positive approach. 
• Working knowledge of Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters.

 
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds unassisted regularly.
• Ability to perform strenuous activity on a daily basis.
• Must be available and willing to work on weekends if needed and attend mandatory meetings and training as the employer determines necessary to meet the organization’s needs. 

 
Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience as a Registered Veterinary Technician.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.  

Wage:
Hourly depending on experience.
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Work Hours:

• Full-time position with a regular schedule of 40 hours/week. 
• Weekend work may occasionally be required. 

 
How to apply:  Send cover letter, resume and professional references to Sue Davis, Executive Director, via email to sdavis@hsswmo.org, or mail to Sue Davis, Humane Society of Southwest Missouri, 3161 West Norton Road, Springfield, Missouri, 65803.