Medical Director

Love surgery and want to lead a dedicated, focused and fun surgical team? Humane Society is where it's at!

Humane Society of the Piedmont's Planned Pethood Spay Neuter and Wellness Clinic is looking for a dedicated doctor who understands how spay and neuter saves lives to act as our Medical Director.

Job Summary

Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, ensuring all clinic staff members are adhering to proper pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients. Provides leadership to and oversight of all surgical and wellness clinic staff.

Working Relationships

Works closely with Executive Director, Clinic Manager and Front Office Manager to manage clinic operations. Works on a daily basis with Veterinary Technicians, Kennel Assistants and Front Office staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Leadership

1. Provides leadership and promotes coordination between the veterinary clinic and all other Humane Society of the Piedmont programs
2. Ensures proper utilization of resources to provide optimal patient care while working within budget and mitigating expenses when possible
3. Effectively “lead by example,” displaying a positive attitude and acting as a motivating force for all staff members
4. Behave in a manner that upholds both personal and professional standards, as an ambassador of PPSNC/HSP, at all times, while observing, adhering to and promoting the Humane Society of Piedmont’s Values and Behavioral Expectations

Administration

1. Provide medical oversight of the clinic program, including evaluation of medical, surgical, and disease control protocols.
2. In conjunction with Executive Director and Clinic Manager, contribute to clinic staff performance reviews.
3. Assist Clinic Manager in planning and leading monthly clinic staff and veterinarian meetings

Surgery and Clinic Services

1. Examine animals preoperatively to determine their ability to undergo anesthesia and surgery
2. Perform up to 35 surgical sterilizations daily
3. Examine animals postoperatively to ensure appropriate healing
4. Supervise post-operative rechecks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical recovery
5. Access individual patient issues, and provide appropriate solutions
6. Creatively problem solve on a daily basis
7. Consult with the patient’s owners for items of concern or out of the ordinary
8. Inoculate animals and provide recommendations for follow up care
9. Assist in operating our Wellness clinic in a customer-focused and patient-focused manner
10. Provide recommendations for follow up care of both Spay/Neuter patients and Wellness Clinic patients
11. Contribute medical opinions for best selection of vaccines and medical supplies to ensure purchase of products that fit our needs and budget
12. Provide excellent customer service to all visitors and clients
13. Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by Veterinary Technicians
14. Help assure the use of controlled drugs is being logged and monitored accurately
15. Provide medical oversight of the clinic program, including evaluation of medical, surgical, and disease control protocols
16. Responsible for implementing complete medical protocol within all facilities
17. Supervise medical staff, in conjunction with Clinic Manager and Executive Director
18. Evaluate and develop medical staff training
19. Solicit input and communicate updates regarding the clinic’s disease control protocols, surgical protocols, or other medical issues at regular medical staff and/or Veterinarian meetings as appropriate
20. Ensure all clinic staff members are adhering to proper pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients
21. Attend continuing education seminars annually to maintain up to date medical care, ideas and licensure.
22. Other duties as assigned

Work Environment

The offices and operations of a high volume spay/neuter clinic has the potential to be high stress and very busy at times. This position is scheduled for 5 days/week, usually Monday through Thursday with alternating Fridays and Saturdays, but schedule can be flexible for the right candidate. The schedule can change and may sometimes require weekend or evening hours to complete the job, this can include working overtime depending on clinic needs. Candidate must be flexible with schedule changes and short notice requests.

Values and Behaviors

These values and behaviors guide our actions and interactions to support and fulfill our mission and vision for The Humane Society of the Piedmont

Thorough, Honest and Just Communication

• We employ thorough, honest and just communication with each other & the public
• We listen to everyone even if they are not an expert
• We cultivate effective communication 
• We cultivate good collaboration with our clients, partners and each other
• We prioritize work dialogue

 Integrity and Accountability

• We hold ourselves and our team members accountable 
• We know what our responsibilities are and honor our commitments 
• We share knowledge and resources to help us learn and grow
• We give attention to detail

 Compassion and Patience

• We express compassion and patience for all
• We accept that we can only control the controllable

 Respecting and Caring

• We respect and care about our work, clients, animals each other, and ourselves
• We assess all situations with an open mind
• We encourage and mentor each other
• We value other's thoughts and opinions