American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Relief, Per Diem Veterinarian
American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals - Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
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Relief Veterinarian, LA Feline Programs
In close partnership with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC), the LA Feline programs increase positive outcomes for orphaned kittens ages 4-8 weeks and other at-risk felines, on both an individual patient level and on a population level, by diverting animals from the shelter system into caring foster homes and supporting their adoption through our placement partners.
Our relief veterinarians perform a variety of vital duties including providing compassionate, high-quality, practical routine veterinary care, seeing urgent care appointments, and providing health certificate exams for kittens traveling to placement partners.
Our program operates out of locations in Baldwin Park, Burbank, Downey and South LA.
Throughout all our work in the LA Feline Programs, we are passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, stress and pain in our patients. Team members in this position are responsible for providing service and communication to foster volunteers, co-workers, and patients that is consistent with our practice's standards and Fear Free values.
*This is a per diem schedule (days and times may vary based on need)
Compensation and benefits:
The target pay rate for this role is $1,000 per day.
This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency. Please note that we are not able to guarantee full-time work.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Provide High Quality Patient and Population Care (80%)
Provide high-quality, practical, and cost-efficient veterinary care in accordance with shelter medicine principles and best practices and in alignment with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' "Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters." Perform pre- and post-operative care; health certificate exams for animal transports; pathway planning, euthanasia decisions and emergency response Provide guidance for LA Feline patients seen at veterinary partner clinics Provide medical waivers for feline adoptions when needed Document all relevant medical information to maintain the accuracy and completeness of medical records Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
Collaboration (20%)
Provide a high level of customer service to foster volunteers and co-workers Positive participation in Rounds Empathetic mentorship and training of LA Feline team members and externs on shelter medicine principles and LA Feline shelter medicine protocols Qualifications:
Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced shelter medicine practice Effectively multi-task with a high degree of integrity, accountability and without loss of attention to detail Sound clinical judgement and resiliency to make end-of-life decisions for patients and to coach and support staff and volunteers regarding those decisions Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff including licensed veterinary technicians, hospital veterinary assistants, customer service representatives and managers
Language:
English (required)
Education:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent degree) from an accredited veterinary college Current licensure in CA required USDA Category 1 Accreditation strongly preferred Work Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college and current CA Licensure Experience providing high quality medicine to neonates and kittens under 8 weeks following shelter medicine principles Experience in shelter medicine practice preferred
In close partnership with the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care & Control (DACC), the LA Feline programs increase positive outcomes for orphaned kittens ages 4-8 weeks and other at-risk felines, on both an individual patient level and on a population level, by diverting animals from the shelter system into caring foster homes and supporting their adoption through our placement partners.
Our relief veterinarians perform a variety of vital duties including providing compassionate, high-quality, practical routine veterinary care, seeing urgent care appointments, and providing health certificate exams for kittens traveling to placement partners.
Our program operates out of locations in Baldwin Park, Burbank, Downey and South LA.
Throughout all our work in the LA Feline Programs, we are passionate about minimizing fear, anxiety, stress and pain in our patients. Team members in this position are responsible for providing service and communication to foster volunteers, co-workers, and patients that is consistent with our practice's standards and Fear Free values.
*This is a per diem schedule (days and times may vary based on need)
Compensation and benefits:
The target pay rate for this role is $1,000 per day.
This is a temporary, contingent position and the person hired will be employed through a third-party staffing agency. Please note that we are not able to guarantee full-time work.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Provide High Quality Patient and Population Care (80%)
Provide high-quality, practical, and cost-efficient veterinary care in accordance with shelter medicine principles and best practices and in alignment with the Association of Shelter Veterinarians' "Guidelines for Standards of Care in Animal Shelters." Perform pre- and post-operative care; health certificate exams for animal transports; pathway planning, euthanasia decisions and emergency response Provide guidance for LA Feline patients seen at veterinary partner clinics Provide medical waivers for feline adoptions when needed Document all relevant medical information to maintain the accuracy and completeness of medical records Provide a safe and compassionate environment for animals in our care, our staff, and for our clients by using low-stress handling techniques
Collaboration (20%)
Provide a high level of customer service to foster volunteers and co-workers Positive participation in Rounds Empathetic mentorship and training of LA Feline team members and externs on shelter medicine principles and LA Feline shelter medicine protocols Qualifications:
Ability to successfully work in a high-volume, fast-paced shelter medicine practice Effectively multi-task with a high degree of integrity, accountability and without loss of attention to detail Sound clinical judgement and resiliency to make end-of-life decisions for patients and to coach and support staff and volunteers regarding those decisions Ability to work well within a team and communicate effectively and courteously with all levels of staff including licensed veterinary technicians, hospital veterinary assistants, customer service representatives and managers
Language:
English (required)
Education:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (or equivalent degree) from an accredited veterinary college Current licensure in CA required USDA Category 1 Accreditation strongly preferred Work Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college and current CA Licensure Experience providing high quality medicine to neonates and kittens under 8 weeks following shelter medicine principles Experience in shelter medicine practice preferred