After 21 years of operation, Furry Friends is ready to hire our first ever paid employee. The position will be a paid part-time Lead Medical Director position. Please message information@furryfriendswa.org if interested.

Location: Furry Friends Cat Shelter, Vancouver WA

Position:  Medical Director/Veterinarian Assistant or Vet Tech

Hours:      Part time/Flex 25 hours

Furry Friends Cat Shelter in Vancouver WA is looking for a self-motivated Medical Director skilled in managing a diverse team of medical volunteers and capable of providing high-quality medical care.  He or she must demonstrate an aptitude in shelter/clinical medicine.  The Medical Director will act as a lead shelter Veterinarian Assistant and provide oversight to shelter medical operations and medical volunteers as well as establishing relationships within the veterinary community.  This is a paid position and reports to the Furry Friends Board of Directors.

Managerial Duties:

• Assure regulatory compliance relating to the practice of veterinary medicine within the shelter
• Establish low stress, fear-free handling protocols
• Review and create medical and pain management protocols
• Oversee disease management protocols to ensure a high standard of care and best practices
• Ensure that the medical supplies are adequately stocked
• Mentor medical volunteers and support a learning environment
• Maintain all medical records and medical record data entry
• Answer calls and questions from Fosters to provide medical guidance
• Communicate and Collaborate with Vets, schedule medical appointments

Medical Duties:

• Examine cats at the shelter and in foster care and maintain a comprehensive medical care plan
• Start and complete medical treatment and prescriptions for shelter animals
• Will be responsible for the overall care of all the cats and kittens within Furry Friends
• Providing general nursing care when needed
• Examining animals and checking vitals
• Administering first aid for emergencies
• Drawing Blood samples for testing is a plus

Required Skills:  Veterinary Assistant or Technician with a minimum of 1-year experience in a clinic or shelter setting.

A successful Medical Director candidate will have multiple prerequisite skills and qualifications needed for the performance of their duties.  Some necessary skills and qualifications include:

• Working knowledge of the pharmaceuticals that are prescribed by the Veterinarian
• Good listening skills, Compassion, Communication skills, Physical Stamina
• Leadership skills

Education:  A Vet Assistant or Vet Tech degree or equivalent on the job training/education

If you are interested in this paid position, please contact Jaimie Garver at information@furryfriendswa.org or leave a message for her at (360) 993-1097 and she will get back to you.

Posting date January 2, 2021