Veterinarian- $5,000 Annual Student Loan Stipend

Job Summary:
Be part of changing the world by doing what you love! Come work for an organization located in vibrant Washington, D.C. that drives innovation and national collaboration in the realm of animal welfare. The Humane Rescue Alliance (HRA), a celebrated leader in animal welfare, seeks a veterinarian to join our medical team. Veterinarians receive a continuing education allowance of $1,500 and are eligible for a $5,000 annual student loan repayment stipend. HRA will pay for and help facilitate DC veterinary and controlled substance licenses and AVMA PLIT.

Help rebuild our medical team and be part of a mission-oriented organization committed to changing the landscape of animal welfare. Donor support allows HRA to invest in up-to-date medical equipment including digital radiographs; IDEXX equipment for in-house CBC and chemistry panels; microscopes including one dual-head microscope; digital dental radiographs; ultrasound; and three surgical suites all for use in providing the best treatment to shelter and community animals.

HRA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Working for a 501(c)3 organization may help you qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Join a positive and rewarding work culture with excellent support. For more information on this exciting job opportunity, please visit www.humanerescuealliance.org/careers.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide medical care for shelter animals, community cats, and client-owned pets, including evaluation, case management, treatment decisions and direction of support staff.
• Perform up to 25 spay / neuter surgeries per day for shelter animals, community cats, and client-owned pets using high-quality, high-volume efficiency techniques.
• Complete other general practice-type surgeries such as mass removals and dental procedures.
• Mentor and work alongside shelter and surgical technicians to provide consistent and high quality medical and surgical care; direct technicians to follow established protocols.
• Communicate with other departments and pet owners regarding treatment recommendations.
• Maintain an understanding of the programs of HRA and work collaboratively with all departments across the organization to ensure the highest level of service and care are provided to animals and people.
• Participate in consultation and oversight of the medical care of individual animals in the care of HRA including regular rounds and inspections with shelter staff.
• Work with the Humane Law Enforcement team to properly assess, document and treat animals who are part of law enforcement cases.
• Provide vaccinations and basic wellness care on site and in the community at subsidized free or low-cost clinics.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and revision of goals, policies, and procedures for HRA.
• Coordinate and collaborate with local veterinarians and clinic / shelter professionals to promote positive and productive relationships; participate in arranging for care at private veterinary hospitals as needed.
• Perform euthanasia according to established protocols including decision making requirements.
• Maintain medical record and controlled substance logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices and organizational SOPs; ensure that records are in order and complete and maintained in organizational systems; provide information in a manner understandable by adopters.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures and companion animal health issues.
• Build effective relationships through positive interaction and communication with the community, volunteers and staff.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.