Veterinarian (Part-Time)

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $118,322.54 - $177,485.49 Annual Department: Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type: Regular Non-Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): The Opportunity: *Only apply for this position once. Don’t hesitate to apply - the first review of applications will take place Thursday, July 23rd.* * Please note that the listed salary range is for a full-time role. Because this is a part-time position, the actual salary will be pro-rated based on your hours. OVERVIEW Make a real difference. Join our team as a part-time Veterinarian at Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS)! If you're a passionate Veterinarian who believes in high quality animal care, evidenced-based best practices in shelter care, helping pets find loving families, and ensuring everyone in our community can access our services, then we want YOU! Multnomah County Animal Services has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals.  We are the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigation, and animal rescue in Multnomah County, which consists of a large portion of the Portland metro area, including the City of Portland itself.  We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter in Troutdale, Oregon.  Who We Are: Not your average animal shelter. At MCAS, we're all about: Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate our differences and create a welcoming space for everyone. Growth and Opportunity: We want you to thrive! We offer chances to learn, lead, and build a fulfilling career. Work-Life Balance: We know veterinary work can be tough, so we support our team and foster a positive environment. Who We're Looking For: Someone Who Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: You promote a culture of inclusivity and appreciation for diverse perspectives. Culturally Sensitive: You understand and practice racial and socioeconomic equity. Collaborative in the development and review of medical protocols Model and advocate for excellence in the quality of care we provide to the animals in our shelter Cool Under Pressure while providing direction to support staff to provide quality care. What We Can Offer You: At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values.  RESPONSIBILITIES in this role include, but are not limited to: Providing Medical and Surgical Care Direct and perform comprehensive medical services to all animals in shelter care, including physical examinations, diagnostics, medications, and treatments Perform surgeries on shelter animals, including spay/neuter surgeries, entropions, enucleations, mass removals, and amputations Coordinating Shelter Medical Operations Analyze and review medical protocols and procedures in order to ensure alignment with best practices in shelter medicine, and formulate and implement recommendations in collaboration with the Animal Health Manager Continually improve the Animal Health program and ensure high-quality medical care and services for shelter animals, including animals in foster care Provide functional and technical supervision of activities within the animal health unit, including delegation of tasks to CVTs and Veterinary Assistants, and monitoring quality of work Focus on identification, treatment, and prevention of health concerns to support live dispositions of animals when possible Provide training to shelter staff and volunteers on medical topics, including but not limited to medications, vaccinations, herd health, infectious disease, and quarantines Providing Internal and External Customer Service Use effective communication with staff and volunteers in daily interactions Guide and train Certified Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants, and volunteers regarding medical treatments and protocols Communicate with members of the public regarding medical diagnoses, discharge instructions, and medical care Respond to inquiries from staff, volunteers, and members of the public in person, by telephone, and/or by email TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page . Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent from a university outside of the U.S.; AND Three (3) years of relevant experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position; AND License required to practice veterinary medicine as outlined by Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 686.020 at the time of hire and maintenance of it throughout employment Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills*: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. Two (2) years of experience in veterinary practice; and either two (2) additional years of exper