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, desired skills and requirements include:

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and implement all daily operations of high-quality, high-volume Spay/Neuter Center providing services to the Baltimore community
• 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
• 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
• Design and implement appropriate medical protocols with a recognition of shelter medicine dynamics
• Provide medical information to all departments, including complete medical record maintenance in internal systems
• Train and supervise veterinary technicians, animal care technicians, and volunteers in appropriate aspects of shelter medicine and spay/neuter
• Collaborate with other directors and organizational managers to create and implement creative programming, including veterinary outreach clinics and humane education
• Participate in media and public relations events, especially those concerning issues in companion animal disease outbreaks and issues in animal sheltering
• Contribute to the organization’s website
• Provide “on-call” emergency consultation services for the Animal Center Director in regards to Animal Care Center residents

Skills:

• Proficiency in high volume spay/neuter techniques (species to include dogs, cats, and rabbits)
• Proficiency in basic shelter medicine protocols, including sanitation, preventive care, infectious disease control, and humane housing standards.
• Familiarity with basic computer software and internet communication tools
• Ability to collaborate in order to achieve common goals
• Strong communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Requirements:

• Minimum DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree
• Minimum 3 years clinical experience
• 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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