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Baltimore Humane Society
Seeking Medical Director
Baltimore Humane Society is seeking a
licensed veterinarian for the position of Medical Director. This is
a unique opportunity to practice shelter medicine within an
innovative and growth oriented organization. Candidates for this
position must be hard-working, must have an enduring interest in
animal welfare and must be dedicated to ending needless animal
suffering through innovative efforts, outreach into the community
and through aggressive spay/neuter.
Responsibilities:
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Oversee and implement all daily
operations of high-quality, high-volume Spay/Neuter Center
providing services to the Baltimore community
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Oversee all medical and surgical
services for residents of the Animal Care Center, a limited
admission, adoption-guarantee facility serving between 1500 and
2000 animals per year
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Provide direct care work in
examination, diagnosis and treatment of all Animal Care Center
residents in conjunction with the Animal Center Director for the
Animal Care Center, make decisions regarding resident outcomes,
to include adoption, rescue placement, and – when appropriate --
euthanasia
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Design and implement appropriate
medical protocols with a recognition of shelter medicine
dynamics
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Provide medical information to all
departments, including complete medical record maintenance in
internal systems
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Train and supervise veterinary
technicians, animal care technicians, and volunteers in
appropriate aspects of shelter medicine and spay/neuter
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Collaborate with other directors and
organizational managers to create and implement creative
programming, including veterinary outreach clinics and humane
education
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Participate in media and public
relations events, especially those concerning issues in
companion animal disease outbreaks and issues in animal
sheltering
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Contribute to the organization’s
website
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Provide “on-call” emergency
consultation services for the Animal Center Director in regards
to Animal Care Center residents
Skills:
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Proficiency in high volume
spay/neuter techniques (species to include dogs, cats, and
rabbits)
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Proficiency in basic shelter
medicine protocols, including sanitation, preventive care,
infectious disease control, and humane housing standards.
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Familiarity with basic computer
software and internet communication tools
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Ability to collaborate in order to
achieve common goals
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Strong communication skills
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Strong organizational skills
Requirements:
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Minimum DVM, VMD, or equivalent
degree
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Minimum 3 years clinical experience
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Preference given to a candidate with
shelter experience or demonstrated high-quality, high-volume
spay/neuter experience
Baltimore Humane Society seeks to become
a leading animal welfare organization that delivers real and lasting
impact on the lives of pets and pet owners. As a private non-profit,
Baltimore Humane Society is entirely privately funded, utilizing
private contributions and earned income to effect social change
within the animal welfare industry. Candidates for the position of
Medical Director should send a résumé/CV with cover letter to:
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Diane Feffer Neas
410 592 9257 home
410 592 FOOD (3663) office & fax
dneascooks (skype).
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