Veterinarian-pb568 - London, Canada - City of London

City of London

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London, Canada

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Description

Job Close Date:

May 20, 2024
File Number:
1161

Service Area:

Planning and Economic Development

Division:

Municipal Compliance

Employee Group:

Management

Job Type:

Permanent, Part-time

Number of Openings:
1

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Chief Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, the Veterinarian ensures the delivery of humane, effective, and essential health care for the animal population at the municipal shelter and the City of London Companion Animal Hospital, and contributes to the development of policies, procedures and protocols in support of strategic plans.

Responsible for the operation of the Animal Hospital; provides direction to Registered Veterinary Technicians, and supervises the Animal Welfare Coordinator.

Work Performed:

Examines animals in the City's custody, including wildlife, provides appropriate diagnoses of diseases and injuries, and provides appropriate medical treatment; monitors treatments and makes recommendations regarding animal's final disposition. Where appropriate, directs or supervises staff to provide medical treatment, vaccinations, perform euthanasia or other actions.
Municipal Shelter Location_
Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned Technicians and staff including assigning and reviewing of work.
Undertakes daily care rounds with the Shelter Manager, Animal Care Technicians, and Veterinary Technician, providing advice, guidance, and instructions related to animal care.
Ensures ongoing medical care and assessments of animals, including collecting blood and urine samples for analysis, diagnosis and treatment; provides medical services to all shelter animals, including physical examinations, vaccinations, and parasite control. Addresses disease spread, preventative measures and dietary requirements.

Coordinates movement of animals through the shelter, transfers to other organizations, confirms adoption ready animals; coordinates surgery for shelter animals.
Makes recommendations and assists the Shelter Manager in effective planning, implementation and delivery of related animal services in accordance with provincial legislation and City and divisional policy directions.
Companion Animal Hospital Location _
Holds the Directorship status with the College of Veterinarians Association of Ontario (CVO) to ensure that the City's Companion Animal Hospital retains the accreditation required by the CVO to operate as a Companion Animal Hospital.
Supervises the day to day work of all assigned Technicians and staff including assigning and reviewing work. Monitors, evaluates and addresses performance of staff and Veterinarian Technicians.

Supervises, coaches, and trains assigned City of London staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, and continuous learning; addresses performance and conduct issues as required.
Promotes a collaborative, learning and teambased culture through role modelling and encouraging others; supports continuous learning and encourages innovation; promotes the ability and willingness to be flexible and adaptable to respond to diverse challenges and demands.
Ensures cleanliness of the facility and adherence to all regulations and requirements of the CVO, including the Veterinarian's Act, Regulations and Bylaws, the Minimum Standards for Veterinary Facilities in Ontario, and all policy documents, Professional Practice Standards and College Council Publications.
Performs preoperative examinations and assesses the suitability and medical needs of animals presenting at the hospital.
Provides pre

- and post-operative examination and care to including providing anesthesia, pain control, monitoring vital signs, and administering any special needs care.

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Performs surgical procedures on animals with focus on high volume spay and neuter surgeries, and addresses any surgical complications that may arise. Performs number of sterilization surgeries in accordance with the established protocol and strategic plan.
Administers humane euthanasia when necessary.
Oversees proper discharge of animals including the provision of discharge instructions.
Conducts routine procedures, such as administering rabies vaccination, and microchipping; performs diagnostic tests.
Develops and implements animal services programs and strategies to address Divisional and Council priorities, including riskbased approaches; establishes mechanisms to ensure the high quality delivery of Shelter Medicine, disease management, quarantined animals, Sterilization Clinic Operations.
Collaborates horizontally with Animal Services Managers to ensure the appropriate medical treatment of animals and that Shelter management supports a healthy environment for animals.

Manages the maintenance and repair of the equipment, housekeeping requirements and projected costs in accordance with provincial regulations, program policy and establ