Duties (Essential Functions):

• Examine animals pre-op to determine their ability to withstand surgery
• Adhere to established protocols for sedation and sterilization, providing high quality care
• Examine animals post-op the ensure appropriate recovery
• Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries
• Remain in building until all animals have left recovery area and returned to their cages
• Continue research and maintenance of safe and efficacious medical protocol regarding anesthesia and surgery
• Supervise handling of controlled substances by medical care team
• Supervise post-op rechecks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery
• Ensure veterinarian support staff are complying with established protocols
• Supervise medical care team, creating a positive and supportive environment
• Maintain clean, neat and orderly work area at all times
• Comply with and enforce clinic procedures and employee manuals
• Participate in continuing education programs for medical staff
• Participate in special events and perform other duties as required
• Assist other KHS programs as needed to provide high level veterinarian care
• Be respectful of coworkers and treat both subordinate and superior staff in a professional manner
• Consistently obtain continuing education as it relates to high volume spay/neuter protocols and procedures
• Actively support spay and neuter, and educate clients on responsible pet ownership
• Actively support associate staff and volunteers, and promote the development of skills related to the advancement of our goals and mission
• Be available for emergencies if needed
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Appropriate accreditation and certifications
• License to practice veterinary medicine in Kentucky
• Ability to complete a minimum of 40 high quality spay neuter surgeries per day after sufficient training
• Ability to lift and use full range of motion to include standing, stooping, bending
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision
• Ability to lead others in a positive work environment
• Excellent conflict resolution, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with clients, staff and volunteers
• Ability to envision long range goals and apply them to daily operations
• Knowledgeable and supportive of KHS programs
• Share a passion for service to animals, people and our community
• Commitment to KHS Core Values
• Background check

Physical Demands/Working Environment

• Individual will have extended periods of standing, talking and hearing. May need to bend, stoop and stretch for purposes of lifting animals.  
• Includes working in an indoor surgical environment handling animals.