Spay/Neuter Veterinary Surgeon

LIBERTY HUMANE SOCIETY

Per Diem Veterinary Spay/Neuter Surgeon

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Veterinary Surgeon is responsible for overseeing all medical operations performed during surgery and providing superior care for all patients. The VS will perform efficient, high quality Spay/Neuter procedures on dogs and cats --both domestic and feral. Surgery takes place on the LHS Mobile Clinic, currently located in Newark, NJ. Reports to the Mobile Clinic Manager and works closely with Surgical Veterinary Technicians to ensure safe and effective medical guidelines are met.

Part or full-time veterinary roles may additionally be available for the candidate with the right mind and heart space. Please express your interest in learning about these roles, when applying as a per-diem surgeon.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing safe, compassionate handling and treatment of dogs and cats for procedures and examinations, utilizing Fear Free methods whenever possible
• Performing high quality sterilization procedures with efficiency
• Performing brief yet thorough examinations on animals to determine if it is safe to proceed with surgery
• Complying with best practice recommendations for maintaining a sterile environment in high volume surgery

EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Must be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of New Jersey
• Experience working in high volume surgery is preferred; we will provide continuing education/opportunity to learn from experienced high volume surgeons
• Comfort and ability to work humanely with animals of unknown disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies
• Reliability and punctuality
• Ability to problem solve and work cooperatively with coworkers and the public, have a positive attitude, be hard working, mature, easy-going and flexible; possess affection for animals and concern for their welfare
• Ability to multi-task, and also be detail-oriented

TO APPLY: Email cover letter referencing your specific interest in this position at LHS to lhs @ libertyhumane.org. Also include your resume and contact information for three professional references

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $1,000.00 - $1,400.00 per day

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Veterinary Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations