Calhoun, Georgia
Calhoun, Georgia
Athens, Georgia
Posted: 24-Feb-25
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Type: Full Time
Salary: based on experience and skill
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Additional Information:
LifeLine Animal Project is committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them. The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community. We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients and care for our animals.
Responsible for the health of shelter animals. Work with the vet assistant and kennel staff to maintain the health of all animals in the shelter. Provide instruction, advice and education to staff. Develop treatment protocols and standards for shelter animals. Perform health and diagnostic exams and tests on animals. Provide medication for animals. Perform spay/neuter surgery.
Essential Job Functions:
This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.
- Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project:
| Save Lives | |
| Build Community | Be Compassionate |
| Be Exceptional Stewards | Take Responsibility |
| Be Courageous | Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity |
- Examine animals in the shelter for diseases, parasites, injuries and other afflictions.
- Perform high volume spay/neuter surgery, including pediatric sterilizations.
- Perform diagnostic exams and medical or surgical procedures.
- Participate in shelter rounds to identify medical issues.
- Treat injured or sick animals and perform first aid as needed.
- Euthanize animals as needed.
- Develop medical protocols and standard procedures that prioritize the health of shelter animals.
- Assist with training veterinary and animal care staff on disease prevention, detection and treatment.
- Administer vaccinations and medications.
- Assist with cruelty investigations and testify in court.
- Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of medication and medical equipment.
- Consult supervisors in the handling of unusual and/or difficult situations.
- Prepare and maintain records relating to veterinary activities.
- Maintain medical records.
- Coordinate with the Clinic Manager on the training and evaluation of Clinic staff.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- DVM and license to practice in Georgia.
- Expertise in shelter health.
- Ability to develop and train medical staff.
- Ability to stand for extended periods (at least 8 hours a day) and to bend and reach to perform assigned work activities.
- Ability to interact with impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals. Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or treated cruelly.
- Ability to learn animal management software system and accurately enter information into the software system.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to a kennel that is not air-conditioned and may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.