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The tasks listed are a representation and not an all-inclusive list of essential job tasks for this position.  

• Recommends, develops, implements, and manages veterinary processes, programs, and systems that address health and disease prevention needs in a shelter environment. Ensures all animals are cared for in accordance with generally accepted sheltering guidelines and standards 

• Performs physical examinations, vaccinations, and diagnostics to determine and evaluate the health condition of animals at the time of impound, before adoption, or presentation for surgery 

• Administers medical treatments and surgical procedures, including sterilizing adoptable animals, monitoring anesthesia and recovery of animals, and performing post-surgical evaluation and treatment  

• Plays an active role in pathway planning for animals in conjunction with multiple MCACC divisions 

• Observes or supervises the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior, document findings, and approve the release of animals from rabies quarantine  

• Supplies and is responsible for the Veterinarian Premise and DEA license for both shelters and ensures compliance. Creates and monitors drug logs to comply with federal and state laws  

• Instructs, trains, and advises all staff on proper care, medical treatment, and other animal health-related issues, including the development of veterinary or animal health handouts  

• Manages the veterinarian medical team. Ensures the highest quality veterinary care, staff engagement, and maximum productivity of the veterinary medical team