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 committed to the care and welfare of pets and the people who love them.  The values we exhibit as an organization show the strength of our staff, our leadership and our community.  We expect all employees to exhibit LifeLine’s core values as we complete daily tasks, provide services to clients and care for our animals.

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.