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POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Auxiliary Veterinarian
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.
FLSA STATUS:
CREATED BY:
Exempt
Effective Date: 12/9/14
Courtney Gustafson
DATE: 12/9/14
TITLE:
ACC Manager
This position is Supervised by: Animal Care Center Manager
This position Supervises/Manages: None
Position Title
FLSA Status
Number of Incumbents
Essential Functions of the Position:
1. To function as a “floating veterinarian” for the SPCA of Texas by performing
surgeries at a high volume level, seeing private wellness clients, performing vet
checks on shelter animals, and assisting with vaccine clinics and cruelty cases.
2. Must be able to travel to any and all of the SPCA of Texas locations to report for
duty and be prepared to provide veterinary assistance as needed.
3. Must have respect for and willingness to work with shelter and clinic staff
and all types of animals and a commitment to practicing the highest
standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
4. Must understand and practice “herd” health principles as well as individual
animal care.
5. Must perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical procedures in
a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient
stress and discomfort and must be able to explain physical examination
findings and communicate to the staff and owner a diagnosis of the
animal’s problems and must generate and present a treatment plan for the
animal.
6. Must be able and willing to develop and administer disease prevention for shelter
animals which can encompass traditional medical practices such as vaccination,
parasite control, and nutrition as well as areas less commonly considered such as
air quality, facility design, stress reduction and management of population
density.
7. Individual must possess professional comportment and appearance, with
excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
8. Individual must be able and willing to examine, diagnose, and treat disease
and injuries of animals including but not limited to, dogs, cats, and
occasionally livestock and exotics.
SM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Auxiliary Veterinarian
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.
FLSA STATUS:
CREATED BY:
Exempt
Courtney Gustafson
DATE: 12/9/14
Effective Date: 12/9/14
TITLE:
ACC Manager
9. Individual may be asked to serve as a resource to assist Shelter Manager
with protocols for sanitary measures, feeding, disease prevention and
general care to promote quality healthcare for the animals.
10. Individual is required to perform spay/neuter surgeries and other surgeries
on shelter and/or private animals each scheduled work day (or as needed).
11. Must allow the SPCA of Texas to designate them as the Veterinarian of
record for the SPCA of Texas if asked.
Typical decisions this position has TOTAL authority to make:
1. Medical diagnosis related to the care of shelter and private animals,
including but not limited to, dogs, cats, livestock, and exotics brought to
the SPCA of Texas.
Typical problems this position will face:
1. Euthanasia issues.
2. Fractious animals.
3. Adverse reactions to treatments and/or anesthesia.
4. Client issues.
5. Unexpected complications after surgery.
The below statements represent the Major responsibilities this
position will be held accountable for:
1. Demonstration of the SPCA of Texas Core Values.
2. Maintaining active Texas Veterinary license.
3. Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal
skills and a positive, friendly attitude.
4. The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team
members and clients.
5. Medical diagnosis related to the care of shelter animals, including but not
limited to, dogs, cats, livestock, and exotics brought to the SPCA of Texas.
6. Following the work direction of management regarding all issues except
medical related issues.
SM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Auxiliary Veterinarian
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.
FLSA STATUS:
CREATED BY:
Exempt
Courtney Gustafson
DATE: 12/9/14
Effective Date: 12/9/14
TITLE:
ACC Manager
7. Teaching, training, and/or assisting other Veterinarians and shelter staff in
disease prevention for shelter animals, vaccination practices, parasite control, and
nutrition, shelter air quality, facility design, shelter animal stress reduction and
management principles of population density.
Knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to perform the Essential functions of this
position:
1. Must demonstrate the Core Values of the SPCA of Texas on and off the job.
2. Understanding of and a willingness to apply management practices relating
to shelter medicine.
3. Prior shelter Veterinary experience and superior customer service,
teaching, and training skills.
4. Must be a team player.
5. Must have a realistic view of change and ample patience in assisting the
management group in developing new and improved procedures and
processes for the SPCA of Texas animal population as well as the shelter
staff.
6. Superior customer service skills.
Required professional licensing or certifications:
1. Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in the state of
Texas.
2. Current Texas DPS license.
3. Current DEA license.
4. Graduate degree from an accredited veterinary college (DVM or VMD).
5. USDA certification.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
1.1 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SM
POSITION DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Auxiliary Veterinarian
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.
FLSA STATUS:
CREATED BY:
Exempt
Courtney Gustafson
DATE: 12/9/14
Effective Date: 12/9/14
TITLE:
ACC Manager
2. This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, and talk and
hear. The incumbent is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands
and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch. The position holder must be able to
regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
3. Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
4. While performing the duties of this job this position may be exposed to animal
odors or airborne particles.
5. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
WORKING CONDITIONS
1. The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day or
40 hours in a week.
APPROVALS:
(Approvals should be done with electronic signatures)
Sr. VP/VP:
DATE:
Human Resources:
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