HVHQ Spay/Neuter Veterinarian

Position: HVHQ Spay/Neuter Veterinarian

Department: LifeLine Animal Project Clinics

Reports To: Medical Director

Location: 2533 Sullivan Rd, Atlanta, GA 30337

Summary:

LifeLine Animal Project is looking for a skilled and dedicated HVHQ Spay/Neuter Veterinarian to join

our team. In this role, you will focus on performing high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries, contributing to our mission to reduce pet overpopulation and improve the lives of animals in our community. This position is ideal for veterinarians who have a passion for public health, animal welfare, and want to make a significant impact by performing essential procedures efficiently and safely.

Essential Job Functions:

This represents a list of essential job duties. Other duties or special projects may be assigned as needed.

Uphold the standards and values of LifeLine Animal Project:

Save Lives -- Build Community -- Be Exceptional Stewards -- Be Courageous --

Be Compassionate -- Take Responsibility -- Respect, Embrace and Celebrate Diversity

Veterinary Duties:

• Perform high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries on dogs, cats, and other small animals.
• Conduct pre-operative evaluations and develop individualized anesthesia plans for each animal in an effort to save lives.
• Ensure proper post-operative care, including monitoring recovery and providing necessary pain management with compassion.
• Maintain high standards of surgical technique to ensure minimal complications and fast recovery for patients.
• Collaborate with clinic staff to ensure smooth workflow, including working with veterinary technicians and support staff to prepare animals for surgery and provide post-op care.
• Courageously uphold safety protocols and infection control procedures during all surgeries.
• Display exceptional stewardship by documenting surgeries and treatments accurately in medical records.
• Educate clients and the public on the importance of spaying/neutering, pet population control, and general pet health.
• Assist in providing preventive care and wellness exams for animals in the clinic, when applicable.
• Take responsibility to participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts to ensure the safety and efficiency of spay/neuter services.

General Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer service to all visitors, while respecting, embracing, and celebrating the diversity of individuals.
• Help strengthen and build a community of animal welfare advocates by supporting and engaging the volunteers who aid the clinic teams.
• Continue education by participating in LifeLine's 40-hour annual training requirement.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Compassion for animals and the people who love and care for them.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Active state veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Strong surgical skills with an emphasis on safety, precision, and minimizing complications.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Compassionate, animal-centric attitude, with a focus on improving the welfare of pets.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, anesthesia protocols, and pain management strategies for surgical patients.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform surgeries in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift animals (up to 50lbs) and handle them safely.
• Comfort with the physical demands of high-volume surgery (up to 30+ surgeries per day).
• Interest in or experience with shelter medicine, public health, and animal welfare (Preferred).
• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter settings or shelters (Preferred).

Education and/or Experience:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college required. Certification or training in high-volume surgery protocols is preferred.

The ability to perform a minimum of 30 surgeries per day consistent with ASPCA HQHVSN standards is required.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.

Salary:

Salary ranges vary based on experience but generally fall between $110,000 and $145,000 annually.