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POSITION SUMMARY

Veterinarian Manager will serve as the Medical Officer, oversee medical care of animals maintained at an animal care shelter/facility. Perform work of a professional veterinarian providing humane veterinary services, emergency treatment, husbandry, spay/neuter and other surgical functions for a variety of shelter and public animals. Manage and mentor other Veterinarians, set medical protocols for the facility, and direct operations of medical care for all animals/shelters. Employee supervision includes hire selection, training oversight, performance assessment, coaching, disciplinary and termination actions.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES SUMMARY

1. Oversees overall direction for the day-to-day operations for medical care for all shelter animals, to include management and supervision of personnel, staffing, hiring and recommendations/decisions, training, assigning and evaluating work and administering disciplinary actions as needed.
2. Recommends, develops, implements and establishes section priorities for policies, procedures, long and short term goals and objectives, work standards and training sessions in the areas of shelter best practices, herd management, maintenance and operations, animal care, behavior, enrichment, medical health, treatment and disposition.
3. Participates in the development, justification and administration of the sections annual operating budget; provides data and assists in forecasting additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; assists in the monitoring of and approval of expenditures for medical area.
4. Conduct high volume shelter spay/neuter surgeries (including pediatric); manage all aspects of the procedures including anesthesia and post-operative care of the patient.
5. Diagnose and treat medical conditions; animal sickness and injury; monitors health of facility animals and determines appropriate medical care, health protocols, vaccine and surgery schedules, and readiness for transfer and recommendations for euthanasia.
6. Prescribes and administers medicine to animals and monitors the administration of drugs by trained staff. Oversees, reviews and approves orders for drugs and controlled substances; ensures inventory of controlled substance and other drugs are maintained, logged, secured and expired drugs are destroyed as per federal, state and county laws.
7. Develop, implement and deliver an on-going training program in humane animal care and handling, zoonosis, diseases identification and prevention, behavior, breed identification, first aid and safety.
8. Assist animal care enforcement section in complex field investigations involving neglect and cruelty of animals, prepare reports and testify in court as expert witness.
9. Manage and monitor the euthanasia program; performs or assists in the performance of humane animal euthanasia procedures; concurs with staff euthanasia recommendations; ensures safe and humane handling of animals during procedure.
10. Provide treatment programs tailored to individual animal needs and special physiological, anatomical or behavioral requirements
11. Provide nutritional consultation through physical examinations, laboratory testing and evaluation of nutritional content of diets.
12. Maintain individual animal and group medical records; pharmacy inventory, pathology records and veterinary reference library.
13. Maintain inventory of medical supplies; ensure adequate maintenance of medical equipment and schedule repairs or recommend replacement.
14. Evaluate animal health and nutritional status of sheltered animals on a daily basis and provide consultation to management regarding well animal husbandry and care. Receive and evaluate staff concerns regarding animal health; recommend veterinarian treatment as indicated under national shelter standards and guidelines of the veterinary professional.
15. Perform pre-examinations prior to surgery.
16. Evaluate, provide treatment and supervise care for neonatal animals that require human rearing or intervention.
17. Perform anesthesia using a wide variety of anesthetic agents and techniques for diagnostic and surgical procedures; perform immobilization or tranquilization of aggressive or dangerous animals.
18. Monitors progress of all patients treated at BCACS and ensures accurate record keeping, maintains statistical information, compiles related data, and prepares complex reports.
19. Conduct and evaluate treatment plans, disease control measures, vaccination protocols, nutrition and feeding protocols, parasite control measures, preventative medicine procedures, emergency evaluation, treatment and procedures, pre-adoption exams and disaster response medical procedures.
20. Promotes safety and OSHA requirements in the workplace; responsible for SDS compliance and coordinates with Risk Management to ensure compliance with safety requirements and the utilization of best practices in the workplace.
21. Serve as the department's liaison for public relations for all medical related information. May present training programs to the public relating to animal care, behavior, health and maintenance.
22. In the absence of the Director, may supervise and monitor a variety of activities at the BCACS resource center performed by other sections.
23. Performs duties of lower level classifications, as needed in emergent situations, to provide adequate coverage and customer service; works as a team with department staff to ensure cross functionality and back up support as needed.

* The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

1. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) and be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of New Mexico or meet the Licensing requirements under the New Mexico Board of Veterinary Medicine to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of New Mexico, and six (6) years of work experience practicing Veterinary Medicine, plus four (4) years in a management role.
2. Must be able to possess and maintain a substance control license from the DEA in order to administer and store drugs being utilized within the facility and in field.
3. Must be licensed as a Euthanasia Technician and certified as an Euthanasia Instructor in the state of New Mexico or be able to obtain a licensure.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

1. Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment drug and medical examination and background investigation.
2. Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
3. Employee must have a valid New Mexico driver's license by employment date and maintain a valid NM driver's license while employed in this position.
4. Must complete and maintain FEMA Emergency Management certifications required by the County and in accordance with BCACS.
5. Must be current and maintain license to practice veterinary medicine and administer euthanasia in the State of New Mexico.
6. Subject to random drug testing.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Duties are performed primarily indoors, although the duties may be performed outdoors when supervising field operations or doing field investigations. When duties are performed outdoors, a County vehicle may be used.
2. Indoor duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
3. Worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
4. Indoor duties are performed in an office setting with carpeted or tiled floors, or within a motor vehicle.
5. Outdoor duties are performed on surfaces which may be even or uneven, wet, or dry. Stairs may be required in performing indoor or outdoor duties. Outdoor duties may be performed on natural ground, asphalt, concrete, snow, ice, or mud.
6. Work hazards or potential work hazards include use of vehicle, stairs, exposure to extreme weather conditions, driving in adverse weather conditions.
7. Worker may be exposed to animals, aggressive animals, animal bites, disease, odors, animal dander, animal byproducts and chemicals.
8. Worker performs duties alone or as part of a select team.
9. Worker is exposed to intermittent noise or vibration factors, particularly when driving County vehicle over unsurfaced roads.
10. Worker may be required to be on-call as necessary to include evening, weekends and holidays.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS AND MATERIALS

1. Equipment used in performing duties includes computer, multi-line telephone, two-way radio, facsimile (fax) machine, photocopy machine, animal handling equipment, cameras or video equipment, sound equipment, tents and computer printer.
2. Operates a variety of veterinary diagnostic and surgical instruments and animal care equipment in a humane, safe and effective manner.
3. Handles a variety of forms and paperwork, writing utensils, and other basic office supplies while performing administrative duties.
4. May use a variety of equipment including but not limited to a net, rope, leash, snare, snake tongs, humane traps, halters, tranquilizer gun, ladders, horse trailer, and camera in the performance duties.
5. Operates a County vehicle as needed.

COUNTY OF BERNALILLO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER