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Shelter VeterinarianWe are currently building a new animal shelter with a completion date of Fall 2025. Come join our team and help us outfit and plan the new shelter and work in a state-of-the-art facility. Check out our LinkedIn page for architecture renderings of the interior and exterior of the shelter. Highlights of our new animal shelterDesigned by Shelter Planners of America specifically for Montgomery CountyOver 21,000 square feet of shelter spaceDog kennels have overhead door access for full run kennels to provide dogs with outdoor access during the dayFull service Clinical area outfitted with 2 surgery tables, full service prep and treatment areas, all necessary testing equipment and x-ray capabilitiesDog and Cat medical and bite quarantine rooms4 Spacious Catios with indooroutdoor access for up to 4 cats in each roomSeparate intake, adoption and clinic entrance areasState of the art shelter HVAC filtration systemCentralized shelter disinfecting systemAnimal Intake room for intake exam, vaccinating and pre-housing treatmentsSUMMARYThe Montgomery County Animal Care and Control Veterinarian is responsible for the operation and supervision of the medical department and clinic. The Veterinarian manages all shelter medicine efforts, performs high volume spayneuter surgeries, wellness services, and disease control protocols. The veterinarian will serve as the medical director for the facility and work as a key member of the shelter staff and face of the medical department and community.EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE• Adheres to County Government Policy and Procedures• Acts as a role model within and outside the work environment• Performs duties as workload necessitates• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude• Communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues• Demonstrates flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload• Demonstrates awareness and understanding of the various internal and external cultures that utilize department services• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position• Meets County Government productivity and quality standards• Maintains appropriate customer relationsESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include the following, other duties may be assignedResponsible for medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of all domestic animals in the care of MCACC, including foster animals. Provides input on wildlifeexotic cases if necessary.Oversees the health care of shelter animals, and ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete animal health records;Performs high volume spayneuter and other surgeries, dentals, etc. and manages assistances, techs, etc. in this effort;Diagnoses animal health problems and initiates appropriate treatment;Administers an effective disease prevention program by implementing an inoculation regime and ensuring effective shelter sanitation and disinfection.Monitors and maintains all preventative healthcare programs;Provides emergency medical advice and treatment to sick or injured animals on a 24-hour on-call basis;Evaluates animals victimized by cruelty and neglect; provides court testimony as necessary;Oversees, advises, and performs euthanasiaProvides animal health information and assistance to those adopting shelter animals; provides follow-up medical care as appropriate;Responsible for keep and maintaining all medical supplies, medications, and drugs necessary to provide care for all shelter animals.Maintains appropriate licensing and attends training, meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications;Responsible for the maintenance and tracking of shelter drugs and supply inventory while meeting and maintaining DEA and State of Tennessee requirements;Provides instruction and leadership of shelter technicians and other staff assisting with veterinary procedures;Maintains all assigned equipment;Provides recommendations and considerations for the Shelter Director;Will participate as part of the Shelter Management Team in meetings and discussions;Performs routine administrativeclerical duties as required, including but not limited to preparing forms, reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.;Performs other related duties as assignedSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITYThis will be responsible for the operation of the medical and clinic functions of the shelter to include supervision of medical staff to include veterinary technicians and will also supervisor the kennel manager and kennel staff in coordination with the medical department programs.QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, andor ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Ability to use animal control equipment including catch-pole, hypodermic needle, nets, cat graspers, transfer cages and live animal traps• Must be able to complete the State of Tennessee Euthanasia Pre-Certification Course within one year of employment.• Able to be certified as a State of Tennessee Euthanasia Technician• Must be an accredited Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and certified through the State of Tennessee Board of Veterinary Medicine.• Have the ability to understand and dispense medication dosages in proper format such as drawing the correct vaccination dosage through a labeled syringe.• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.• Must possess or have the ability to possess required DEA licensures and certifications• Maintenance of Malpractice insurance (if applicable)• Minimum of 1-2 years of veterinary experience with emphasis on shelter medicine and herd healthEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCESuccessful graduation from a Certified College of Veterinary Medicine and a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of TennesseeSPECIAL KNOWLEDGE and SKILLSThis position requires effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and basic computer literacy. Requires expert knowledge of the physical behavior characteristics of dogs, cats, and livestock; humane animal care, feeding and handling and willing to become certified as a euthanasia technician.• Strong work ethic and self-motivation with willingness to go "above and beyond" duties• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high focus on teamwork• Excellent communication skills to be able to explain complex policies, rules and regulations in a diplomatic and understandable manner• Demonstrated ability to remain calm and professional when interacting with the public under highly stressful situationsREASONING ABILITYIncumbent must possess the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concreate variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Incumbent must possess the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Incumbent should have the ability to quickly develop thorough knowledge of leash laws and their application to homeowners; make decisions within policy guidelines without supervision present; and quickly develop thorough knowledge of the drugs and drug paraphernalia involved in tranquilizing and humanely euthanizing animals.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS• Must possess a valid Tennessee driver's license• Must obtain State of Tennessee Euthanasia Certification within first year of employment.• Must be graduate of Certified College of Veterinary Medicine and have a valid license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Tennessee• Must be able to obtain and maintain licensing through the DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency).PHYSICAL DEMANDSWhile performing the duties of the job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The incumbent is required to use hands to finger, handle, or fee; reach with hands and arms. The incumbent is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance. The incumbent must occasionally lift andor move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. All other physical demands as outlined in the Animal Control officer requirements.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, animal feces and urine; fumes from cleaning products; and exposure to parasites (fleas, ticks, mites). Works in office conditions and the animal shelter; regularly exposed to odors of animals; noise of the impounded animals; disease communicated by animals; and to the risk of being bitten by an animal. This position may require work on weekends, holidays, peak times, vacations, and staff illness.What we offerRelocation ExpensesAll association dues and licensing fees coveredExpenses for continuing education coveredHealthDentalVision insuranceShort-termLong-term insuranceGroup life insurancePaid VacationSick time401K457B with matching13 paid holidays What you need to know about Clarksville, TNClarksville was ranked as Money Magazine's list of "Best Places to Live in the United States" in 2019Low cost of livingFamily Friendly40-minute drive to NashvilleAdjacent to Fort Campbell Army baseGreat university townThriving downtown