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FixaPet / Clark County Humane Society

Veterinarian

FixaPet / Clark County Humane Society, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Veterinarian Our practice provides a variety of services including annual exams and vaccinations, dental services, heartworm prevention and treatment and surgery services. Every animal deserves quality care, and our transparent pricing model helps us provide that care while ensuring vet costs aren’t a barrier to pet owners.

We provide leadership, direction and guidance to our staff, ensuring goals and objectives are achieved while providing the highest quality of care, including examinations, surgeries and treatments for client animals.

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in the implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the Veterinary team; recommends changes in procedures as needed

Provide lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for client animals

Ensure that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animals' conditions are recorded

Examine animals, evaluates animals' health and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures including but not limited to vaccinations, prescribing and administering of medications, anti-parasite treatments, tests and lab work, and spay and neuter surgery

Perform physical exams, evaluates animal health and provides medical treatment

Establish and maintain medical record and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices; ensure that records are in order and complete

Ensure that all state and federal laws, state regulations, and accepted standards and procedures regarding clinic operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of animal health protocols, surgical procedures and companion animal health issues

Build effective relationships through positive interaction and communication with the community, volunteers and staff

Assist in monitoring inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals

Maintain high level of performance to support and achieve the service and financial goals of the Veterinary Practice

Qualifications

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university

Possession of a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Georgia

Possession of current DEA distribution license

Minimum three to five years of professional veterinary medical experience

Knowledge of local animal control laws and state humane laws and their application to the general public

Team-oriented and ability to communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers

Excellent verbal and written communication skills li>

Willingness and ability to adjust to tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities

Demonstrate flexibility, organization, self-motivation, ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Handle agency funds in accordance with established verbal and written agency guidelines

Requires humane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety rules and according to SDS rules

Ability to lift, pull or push up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations

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