Staff Veterinarian, Shelter Medicine (Eligible for $5000 sign-on bonus)

Job DetailsJob Location: Portland Campus - Portland, OR 97211Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: DVMSalary Range: $130,000.00 - $139,875.00 Salary/yearAbout Oregon Humane

Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating a More Humane Society. 

 

The Team 

The Veterinarian works collaboratively with the medical and operations leadership team to ensure the clinic’s overall performance in accordance with all the medical standards set forth by our executive leadership and in compliance with the OVMEB veterinary practice act. 

 

The Position 

The veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment and surgical services to animals served by Oregon Humane. As a state licensed DVM, the veterinarian is also a primary care giver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with Oregon Humane and state standards.  Medical cases are both outpatient and inpatient with the majority being canine and feline patients and a small percentage being exotics (small mammals and birds) or other species.  Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to veterinary staff and student interns, as well as providing expert consultation to medical support staff regarding complex medical cases and decisions. 

 

Eligible Benefits 

We are committed to creating a better future for pets, and we work hard to achieve our goals while offering a rewarding workplace including competitive benefit packages to our employees.   



Medical/Dental/Vision 





Paid Time Off + Sick Time + Holidays 





401(k) with employer match 





Professional Development Opportunities 





One free Oregon Humane adoption/ year 





Perks & Discounts 


Eligible for a $5000.00 sign-on bonus



 

Essential Responsibilities  

PERSONAL LEADERSHIP  



Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.  





Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.   





Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning.  



LEARNING  



Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.  





Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.  





Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.  



INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION  



Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.  





Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside Oregon Humane at all levels.  





Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’s reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.  



PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES  



Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high volume, high quality spay/neuter, general surgery, and comprehensive medical center. Patients include client owned animals, shelter owned animals, animals surrendered to Oregon Humane from the public, animals in protective custody, and animals presented for care by their owners or agents through programs at Oregon Humane. Procedures include a wide variety of diagnostics, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, general wellness, and medical cases.  





Communicate examination findings, treatment plan, and patient care alternatives to clients.  





Engage in financial conversations with clients, elevating discussions to other team members as needed.  





Uphold team culture and values of quality, compassion, efficiency, teamwork, and responsibility.  





Provide clinical advice on complex euthanasia decisions