Veterinary Doctor

Medical Examinations

• Conduct thorough medical examinations of incoming animals to assess their health status and identify any medical concerns or conditions professionally and efficiently.
• Monitoring rescued animals, including those in isolation or quarantine, for signs of illness or abnormal behavior.
• Understanding the physical and behavioral traits of domestic animals.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge across a range of veterinary specialties, including surgery, anesthesia, dentistry, and preventive care.

Diagnosis and Treatment

• Excellent diagnostic abilities, preventing illnesses, injuries, and diseases in animals, and proficiency in developing treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, and other necessary medical interventions as needed.
• Conducting regular Complete Blood Count (CBC) and Liver Function Tests (LFT) & Renal Function Tests (RFT) for inpatient and permanent shelter animals regularly and interpret the results.
• Understanding the fundamental principles and methodologies of clinical diagnosis.
• Strong surgical knowledge, including spay/neuter, orthopaedic, soft tissue procedures etc.

Pet Follow-Ups

• Assess the physical condition and behavior of animals post-recovery to determine their readiness for release.
• Notifying pet owners in case of pet decease or euthanasia, explaining the cause of death.
• Providing updates on pet conditions to pet owners upon request.
• Provide guidance and support to pet parents or caregivers on the proper care and management of released pets.
• Conduct post-release follow-ups to monitor the welfare of released animals and ensure they remain healthy and safe.

Health Management

• Implement and oversee health management protocols for all animals in the shelter, including vaccination schedules, parasite control, and disease prevention measures.
• Providing food and administering supplements to inpatient pets based on medical needs, recording details in treatment records.
• Maintaining a clean and safe environment, including proper sterilization of kennels, wards, equipment and adherence to infection control protocols.

Emergency Care

• Provide emergency medical care to animals in critical condition, including stabilization, treatment, and monitoring.

Collaboration

• Work closely with shelter staff, including animal caretakers and coordinators, to ensure coordinated care for animals and facilitate their passive adoption process.
• Collaborating with the management regarding euthanasia decisions for animals suffering from serious illness or severe injury.
• Coordinating with medical staff or subordinates to ensure completion of medical tasks on a daily basis.

Education and Outreach

• Participate in educational initiatives and outreach programs to promote responsible pet ownership, preventive healthcare, and community engagement with the shelter.
• Effectively communicating the condition and status of animals to staff and the public.
• Providing veterinary guidance to shelter staff on relevant matters.
• Training staff in administering first aid, vaccinations, and other paramedical duties.

Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all shelter animals, including examination findings, diagnoses, treatments, surgeries, vaccinations and follow-up care.
• Oversee inventory management of medical supplies, medications, and equipment, and ensure proper storage and usage.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations (AWBI, state and municipal animal health laws), standards of care, and veterinary medical ethics in all aspects of shelter operations and animal care.
• Developing and implementing written medical treatment protocols to ensure high standards of care for all shelter animals.
• Developing and executing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for medical personnel.
• Monitoring, maintaining, and ensuring quality control of drugs used within the shelter and in the field.
• Performing routine operations and maintenance on medical machinery, equipment, and devices to meet standards.
• Performing other related duties as required to support the operation of the animal shelter and the welfare of its residents.