Chief Animal Medical Officer

About the PositionAre you a dynamic and influential leader looking to advise and oversee a group of dedicated and talented veterinarians? Are you interested in managing the veterinary processes and operations of a nationally-recognized public animal shelter? Your skills, knowledge, and expertise will be an incredible resource in advising County leadership and ensuring staff possesses the proficiency and wherewithal to support a successful clinic operation.As one of the fastest-growing counties in the country, Maricopa County Animal Care & Control (MCACC) has become one of the largest open-admission municipal shelters in the nation. We currently operate at above 90% save rate and embrace Fear Free values to ensure the physical and emotional health and wellness of the animals in our care. Because MCACC is a public sector, our veterinarians are able to focus on their passion for animals and maintain a work-life balance with our 4-day workweek.Maricopa County is excited to offer Veterinarians a hiring incentive of up to $10,000! We are also proud to offer:Arizona Veterinary Medical Association paid tuition up to $100,000 (Follow this link to learn more:  azvma.org)Student loan repayment programs like the Licensed Professional Loan Repayment Program up to $6,250 per quarter ($100,000 maximum total benefit) and the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness ProgramEnrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement pension plan that provides a guaranteed monthly benefit for life once retiredThree weeks paid vacation and two weeks paid sick leave annually, with accrual rate increase over time in coordination with years of serviceSix weeks of paid parental leaveA $60/month Wellness Incentive that, once earned, can be used toward your monthly health insurance premiumAbout UsMaricopa County Animal Care & Control employees are committed to animal welfare and strengthening the human-animal bond in our community. we are always looking to add talented individuals to our team, either at our West or East Valley Animal Care Centers. As one of the nation’s largest open-admission shelters, we work with our community to serve the animals and people of Maricopa County. Our adoptions, shelters, clinics, and animal service officer teams learn first-hand about the proper care of homeless and stray animals and work hard to help find them new homes. Why Us Relocation assistance of up to $10,000 to cover moving expenses such as airfare, gas, professional moving fees and more!Exceptional work-life balance including a 4-day workweekLow-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependentsLearn more at Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ​We RequireDoctorate in Veterinary MedicineFour years of clinical veterinary medicine experienceTwo years of experience managing or leading other veterinarians or clinic staffOther Requirements Valid Arizona Veterinarian license, upon hireValid Arizona Driver’s License, upon hireDrug Enforcement Agency CertificationWe Also ValueSurgical experience or training in prepubescent sterilizationsLeadership experience in shelter medicine, supervision, and program responsibilitiesJob Contributions Recommend, develop, implement, and manage veterinary processes, programs, and systems that address health and disease prevention needsStay up-to-date on research and best practices to ensure animals are cared for in accordance with sheltering guidelines and standardsExercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information publicly and internally; analyze and project consequences of decisions and recommendationsPlay an active role in pathway planning for animals in conjunction with multiple MCACC divisionsSupply the Veterinarian Premise and DEA license for both shelters and monitor drug logs to ensure compliance with federal and state lawsManage, train, and advise all staff on proper care, medical treatment, and other animal health-related issues to ensure the highest-quality care, staff engagement, and maximum productivityDevelop veterinary and animal health handoutsPerform physical examinations, vaccinations, and diagnostics to determine and evaluate the health condition of animals at the time of impound, before adoption, or presentation for surgeryAdminister medical treatments and surgical procedures, monitor anesthesia and recovery of animals, and perform post-surgical evaluation and treatmentSupervise the visual monitoring of impounded animals for signs of illness or unusual behavior, document findings, and approve the release of animals from rabies quarantine​Working ConditionsFast-paced animal shelter environment with exposure to extreme and varying temperatures, dogs and cats with unknown temperaments and behaviors, excessive noise, animal waste, and fluids, deceased animals, cleaning chemicals, and zoonotic diseasesAbility to lift, bend, stoop, stand, and walk on various surfaces, including slippery, uneven, and roughSelection ProcedureOnly the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.REF:  JR6168*Job DetailsSalary$150,000.00 - $195,000.00 AnnuallyLocation Phoenix, AZMesa, AZJob TypeFull-TimeDepartmentAnimal Care and ControlClosing DateContinuousAgency infoAgencyMaricopa County, AZWebsiteAddress 301 West Jefferson Street Phoenix, Arizona, 85003