• Perform clinical, laboratory and surgical veterinary services for sheltered animals, perform examinations, diagnose, create treatment plans and monitor treatments as needed along with emergency triage and stabilization for sick/injured animals, ensure accurate and thorough record keeping
• Assist with the development of policies, procedures and protocols, identify animal cruelty, consult during cruelty investigations, testifying at court and administrative hearings, participate in the planning of daily veterinary activities to ensure efficient and effective operation, conduct staff training on topics involving animal health, well-being, medical care or other related topics
• Oversee the maintenance of shelter drug and supply inventory while meeting and maintaining NCDA and DEA requirements, assist with investigations of animal care ordinance violations which may include bites and attacks or animal cruelty, interact with staff pertaining to issues associated with the health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding, diseases and injuries
• This job is considered essential to respond in emergency situations
• Availability to assist with phone calls outside of regular work hours to address urgent issues from staff

Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree.

Management Preference: An interest in a career in Shelter Medicine preferred; general veterinary practice experience preferred; general veterinary surgical experience preferred.

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver’s license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.

Negative drug screen and background check are required

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of veterinary medicine
• Knowledge of methods of safely caring for animals
• Knowledge of species and breeds of animals as they relate to animal behavior, veterinary medicine, and husbandry
• Skill in the clinical and post-mortem examination of specimens
• Ability to become knowledgeable of State laws and local ordinances relating to rabies, animal control, animal cruelty, and confinement of animals
• Ability to diagnose a variety of animal diseases and to prescribe veterinary treatment or management methods which will control or eradicate the causative organism
• Ability to apply state and federal laws pertaining to a public health veterinary program. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to deal constructively and tactfully with the public and to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Ability to maintain and review accurate reports, and to testify in court when necessary

Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.