About Oregon Humane
Founded in 1868, Oregon Humane is the Northwest's oldest and largest animal welfare organization with one of the highest adoption rates in the nation. We are working toward our vision of a world where all animals are treated with compassion, kindness and respect. With campuses in Portland and Salem, Oregon Humane is an Oregon-based nonprofit that relies on donor support for its adoption, education, medical and humane law enforcement programs. Visit oregonhumane.org to learn more about how we’re creating an ecosystem where all of us – animals and humans – feel safe, valued and part of something bigger.
The Team
The Veterinarian works collaboratively with the medical and operations leadership team to ensure the hospital’s overall performance in accordance with all the medical standards set forth by our executive leadership and in compliance with the OVMEB veterinary practice act.
The Position
The veterinarian is responsible for providing day-to-day delivery of exceptional diagnostic, treatment and surgical services to animals served by Oregon Humane. As a state licensed DVM, the veterinarian is also a primary care giver and must deliver exceptional services in accordance with Oregon Humane and state standards. Medical cases are both outpatient and inpatient with the majority being canine and feline patients and a small percentage being exotics (small mammals and birds) or other species. Additional responsibilities include providing clinical leadership to veterinary staff and student interns, as well as providing expert consultation to medical support staff regarding complex medical cases and decisions.
Eligible Benefits
We are committed to creating a better future for pets, and we work hard to achieve our goals while offering a rewarding workplace including competitive benefit packages to our employees.
Medical/Dental/Vision
Paid Time Off + Sick Time + Holidays
401(k) with employer match
Professional Development Opportunities
One free Oregon Humane adoption / year
Perks & Discounts
Essential Responsibilities
PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
Consistently strives to exceed expectations; demonstrates flexibility, resilience, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure, even under difficult circumstances.
Maintains high ethical standards, including exhibiting behaviors and actions that embrace and align to our organization and customer service values, while treating all people with respect and dignity.
Demonstrates an awareness of your individual personal strengths and development needs, modeling non-defensive behavior and openness to feedback; builds a culture of feedback and learning.
LEARNING
Contributes to regular dialogue and accountability with the leadership team and across the organization to review progress and course correct if necessary.
Utilizes data and insights to identify, understand and articulate the key inputs and metrics that tell the story of the organization/team strategy and its progress.
Builds appropriate feedback loops to measure if we are meeting key milestones and if the impact planned is being felt across the organization.
INFLUENCE & REPRESENTATION
Communicate effectively to executive and other stakeholder groups to ensure they are informed and able to actively engage.
Liaise with and maintain productive relationships with all stakeholders, including other departments, and donors; build mutually rewarding professional relationships inside Oregon Humane at all levels.
Leverage our best practices externally and grow Oregon Humane’ reputation as a leader in the animal welfare space.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform clinical and surgical veterinary duties in a high volume, high quality spay/neuter, general surgery, and comprehensive medical center. Patients include client owned animals, shelter owned animals, animals surrendered to Oregon Humane from the public, animals in protective custody, and animals presented for care by their owners or agents through programs at Oregon Humane. Procedures include a wide variety of diagnostics, soft tissue and orthopedic surgery, dentistry, general wellness, and medical cases.
Communicate examination findings, treatment plan, and patient care alternatives to clients.
Engage in financial conversations with clients, elevating discussions to other team members as needed.
Uphold team culture and values of quality, compassion, efficiency, teamwork, and responsibility.
Provide clinical advice on complex euthanasia decisions, as well as referrals from community partners.
Provide mentorship and clinical guidance & oversight regarding complex medical, surgical, and euthanasia decisions to colleagues, interns, residents, and students. Guide decision making when necessary, including during patient rounds & in all aspects of patient care.
Work in partnership with other Oregon Humane departments to coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease patients effectively and efficiently.
Develop and maintain protocols and provide guidance to staff as needed.
Participate in investigation of cruelty or neglect of animals and aid veterinary forensics and humane law enforcement teams.
Complete and maintain medical records in accordance with practice and state standards, documenting treatment plans, case summaries, and other communications in a timely manner within veterinary practice software.
Work with Medical Director to resolve complaints about medical outcomes and/or decisions from veterinarians, clients, adopters, and other constituents.
Provide leadership in clinical instruction of veterinary students and house officers in partnership with OSU faculty and Oregon Humane staff
Attend and participate in clinical rounds and provide support and direction during patient care discussions.
Participate in other departmental and organizational meetings, media appearances, and events as requested.
Provide direct professional contact with community practitioners to answer questions or to follow-up on concerns related to patient care and policies
Bolster interdepartmental communication and partnerships through excellent communication and teamwork.
Participate in Oregon Humane organized responses to animal related emergencies and participate in special projects as requested.
Work collaboratively with shelter medicine team, providing support as needed.
Assist all related internal and external departments as needed to support the program, and perform other duties as requested by management.
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises: None
ACCOUNTABILITY
Reports Directly To: Medical Director
Often Engages Directly With: Medical Staff
Minimum Qualification & Transferable Skills
We are interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We welcome applicants who bring a diversity of identity, culture, experience, perspective and thought. We encourage you to apply, even if you do not believe you meet every one of the qualifications described. You are also encouraged to address how your professional and lived experience, scholarship, mentorship and/or service will contribute to the Oregon Humane.
DVM from an accredited academic institution.
Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Oregon or able to acquire within six months of hire.
Able to demonstrate excellent surgery and medical diagnostic abilities in a high-volume veterinary medicine facility.
Able to recognize, diagnose, treat and properly quarantine infectious disease in a high-population environment.
Able and willing to perform tasks without direct supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - able to communicate with a diverse population in a consistently informative, respectful and professional manner.
Able to exercise sound judgment and maintain a professional demeanor during all interactions with the public, partner agencies, donors, staff and volunteers.
Work Environment Conditions & Physical Requirements
This position interacts and collaborates will all levels of the organization, including Oregon Humane staff, executive team members, donors, general public, external vendors, volunteers, and supporters. Contact and communication is carried out through face-to-face, telephone and digital interactions. Excellent customer service skills are essential to success. Communication must be clear, understandable, professional and respectful in all circumstances.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in an office and medical center/animal shelter environment.
Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.
Animal contact and related injuries may occur.
Noise exposure varies and sometimes includes uncontrolled barking and other animal vocalizations.
Pace of work is active and demanding, requiring a high degree of multitasking and ability to adapt to changing priorities while managing concurrent projects/tasks to completion.
This position primarily resides within the Oregon Humane campus which is open to the public. Contact with emotional people may occur.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Occasional lifting and moving of inanimate objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
Occasional pushing and pulling of carted items weighing up to 100 lbs.
Occasional moving items above shoulder level.
Occasional use of hands and arms at or above shoulder level.
Prolonged standing, sitting and/or stooping may occur.
Occasional climbing and bending.
Must be able to lift, move, restrain, guide, or manage an animal weighing up to 150 lbs. on a leash on an occasional basis.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods.
Ability to respond and perform life saving techniques in an emergency.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and address and overcome complex challenges and barriers. We strive for a culture of integrity, respect and compassion where every member of our community contributes their perspectives and authentic selves and where everyone reaches their potential as individuals and teams. We recognize that striving for diversity, equity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Oregon Humane is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group.
At-Will Employment
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related duties required by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship.
