Mobile Field Veterinarian

Starting at $130,000/per year

JOB SUMMARY

Be part of changing the world by doing what you love! Come work for an organization located in vibrant Washington,

D.C. that drives innovation and national collaboration in the realm of animal welfare. The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) is hiring two veterinarians for our Mobile Field Veterinary program.

As the Mobile Field Veterinarian, you will have the opportunity to provide in-home care to animals who are at risk of being relinquished by their families. Through this program, we provide preventive and primary medical services to DC's most underserved communities who have little to no access to veterinary clinics or other essential pet resources. By providing this care, the Mobile Field Veterinarian plays a crucial role in keeping pets where they belong: safe at home with the family who loves them. This new program will aid in building relationships deep within the communities we serve and help to divert the intake of animals who can be treated in a home setting with the families who love and care for them.

HRA has an extraordinarily strong community outreach focus and provides a host of other veterinary care services to the community through low-cost vaccine clinics and grant-funded medical and surgical treatments as part of pet retention programs to preserve the human-animal bond. In your role as the Mobile Field Veterinarian, you would have the opportunity to rotate through the shelter medicine and community health clinics as well.

Significant donor support allows HRA to invest in up-to-date medical equipment including digital radiography; a digital dental x-ray system; an ultrasound machine; anesthetic monitoring equipment including capnograph, EKG, pulse oximeter, doppler; IDEXX equipment for in-house CBC and chemistry panels; microscopes including a dual-head microscope and three surgical suites, all for use in providing the best treatment to shelter and community animals.

HRA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Veterinarians receive a continuing education allowance of

$1,500 and are eligible for a $5,000 annual student loan repayment stipend plus 160 hours of accrued PTO annually, medical and dental insurance, and matching 401k. HRA will pay for and help facilitate DC veterinary and controlled substance licenses, USDA accreditation, and AVMA PLIT. Working for a 501(c)3 organization may help you qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Medical

• Provide compassionate high quality preventive and primary medical care to patients in underserved areas of DC
• Oversee all aspects of in-field veterinary care including physical examination, diagnostics, treatment recommendations and delivery, prescriptions and discharge information
• Diagnose and treat post-surgical medical complications of outpatient animals that are treated through the field services medical program
• Mentor and work alongside shelter and surgical technicians to provide consistent and high quality medical and surgical care; direct technicians to follow established protocols.
• May be asked to perform surgery, including but not limited to spay and neuter, mass removal, dental procedures, and others.
• Refer and triage cases that do not fall within the in-home parameters of care as appropriate
• Opportunity to rotate through shelter medicine program and community medicine clinic.

Customer Service

• Communicate respectfully with clients and be able to relay important medical information about patients. Discuss examination and medical test results with owners in order to allow owners to make informed choices for the medical care of their pets.
• Counsel owners about end of life and other sensitive medical care decisions.
• Provide discharge instructions for patients and oversee the dispensing of medications.

Administrative/Other

• Document all exam findings, test results and treatment recommendations on medical record
• Communicate effectively cross-departmentally
• Assist in writing, editing and updating protocols for the field medicine program
• Follow written and verbally communicated HRA Standard Operating Procedures
• Attend mandatory organization meetings as requested
• Provide medical information and representation to other departments of HRA, to the public and to the media
• Maintain an understanding of the programs of HRA and work collaboratively with all departments across the organization to ensure the highest level of service and care are provided to animals and people.
• Provide vaccinations and basic wellness care on site and in the community at subsidized free or low-cost clinics.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of goals, policies, and procedures for HRA.
• Coordinate and collaborate with local veterinarians and clinic / shelter professionals to promote positive and productive relationships; participate in arranging for care at private veterinary hospitals as needed.
• Perform euthanasia according to established protocols including decision making requirements.
• Maintain medical record and controlled substance logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices and organizational SOPs; ensure that records are in order and complete and maintained in organizational systems; provide information in a manner understandable by adopters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures and companion animal health issues.
• Always represent HRA in a professional and courteous manner. Provide quality service to the public, volunteers, and employees recognizing their individual contributions to the success of the organization.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of and ability to provide general veterinary medicine and care.
• Ability to perform surgery including spay and neuter, dental examinations, and mass removal.
• Knowledge of preventative medicine and population herd health.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and infectious disease control.
• No sanctions with the Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and in a team environment, in an atmosphere of multiple projects, shifting priorities, and deadlines.
• Ability to be flexible, meticulous, and to prioritize.
• Possess a collaborative approach to work, with an ability to bring out the best in colleagues.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficient at the use of computer programs including Microsoft Office programs, email, Internet, and database management software to efficiently accomplish work.
• Passion for the Humane Rescue Alliance mission, and for caring for all animals regardless of age, breed, temperament, or species, and supporting and educating members of the public, free of judgment or bias.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• HRA requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption applies. New employees must submit proof of full vaccination, or request for a medical or religious exemption, before their first day of work in HRA's workplace. Employees receiving a medical or religious exemption will be required to submit a weekly, time-stamped, negative COVID test to HR.
• Current valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the District of Columbia (or willingness to pursue a D.C. license).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to be comfortable working with cats, dogs, small animals, reptiles, fish, and wildlife.
• Work is performed in clients' homes, a shelter medical center setting, and outdoors.
• May be exposed to deceased, fractious, or aggressive animals; hostile or upset people; zoonotic or other diseases; and extreme temperatures.
• Ability to perform strenuous physical activity on a daily basis, including but not limited to lifting and carrying, reaching, stooping, squatting, and bending, walking, and standing on feet.
• Exposure to disinfectant and bleach solutions when cleaning.

BENEFITS & OFFERINGS

• Health, Dental + Vision Insurance
• 401K (plus company match)
• 4 weeks of paid time off
• 10 paid company holidays including 1 floating holiday per annum
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for DC residents
• Waiver of Animal Adoption Fee
• 25-50% discount on some dog behavior training classes
• Online/store discount
• Transportation Benefit for DC residents
• Annual continuing education (CE) allowance of up to $1500
• Annual Student Loan Repayment Stipend of up to $5000
• Free bloodwork provided by IDEXX
• Costs covered for DC veterinary license, controlled substance registration and liability insurance through AVMA PLIT.
• As a 501 (c)3 organization, your dedication may qualify you for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Upward mobility and growth opportunities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in shelter medicine, community medicine, and/or HQHVSN preferred but not required.

The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA) offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, vision, dental and select offerings for pets. Additional information may be provided upon request.

Multilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. A salary premium may be offered for multilingual candidates who demonstrate proficiency in written and oral testing.

HRA is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate because of race, color, creed, gender, religion, national origin, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. Accommodations will be provided to qualified individuals requiring them.