About Us: Located in the beautiful Black Hills and just one-hour from Badlands National Park, The Humane Society of the Black Hills (HSBH) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has worked with the community to provide shelter and care for lost and abused animals for more than 50 years. The HSBH currently operates the only open-admission animal shelter west of the Missouri River in South Dakota, helping 4,000 animals annually, and isdedicated to its mission: Serving Animals, Serving Community.

Job Summary: The Humane Society of the Black Hills is adding an in-house Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical care to animals within the shelter, services including, but not limited to: wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, surgeries, euthanasia, and treatment of various medical conditions. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and will have a strong commitment to animal welfare, working collaboratively with our shelter staff, and community, to ensure the health and well-being of all animals in our care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive physical examinations of shelter animals, including intake assessments and wellness checks.
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions, perform surgeries (including spay/neuter procedures), and manage post-operative care.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for a variety of medical conditions, including infectious diseases, injuries, and chronic health issues.
• Administer vaccinations, perform diagnostic tests, and interpret laboratory results.
• Provide guidance and training to shelter staff on best practices for animal health and care.
• Work closely with the shelter management to develop and implement health protocols, disease prevention strategies, and SOPs.
• Maintain accurate and detailed medical records for all animals.
• Participate in community outreach and education programs (Ex: microchip clinics) to promote animal health and welfare.
• Collaborate with external veterinary specialists and laboratories when necessary.
• Provide emergency medical care to shelter pets as-needed.
• Actively research and implement best-practice in animal-shelter medicine. Ensure teams are following updated protocol when relative to animal health
• Provide education to staff and volunteers as-needed. Assist HR Manager in creating annual trainings for staff.
• Provide reports/updates from department during weekly All-Manager Meeting

Supervisory Duties:

• Medical Team Lead
• Veterinary Technician
• Medical Team Assistants

Skills:

• Experience conducting various types of surgeries, vaccinations, and health checks on animals
• Knowledge of medical equipment (e.g. ultrasound) and anesthesia procedures
• Problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language
• Patience and a love for animals, clients, and team members
• Mission to record and present factual data on all animals and procedures at all times

Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of South Dakota.
• Ability to obtain a DEA License
• Valid Driver License
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical practice, preferably in a shelter or high-volume spay/neuter environment.
• Proficiency in performing a variety of surgical procedures, including spay/neuter surgeries.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills; ability to effectively navigate yourself and others through high-stress situations
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, Fear Free handling (https://fearfreepets.com/). Potential for future Fear Free Pets certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate and dedicated to animal welfare.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of staff and volunteers.
• Flexibility to work occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, straight pulling, pulling hand over hand, simple grasping, dual simultaneous grasping, repeated bending, sitting, standing, pushing, crouching, crawling, twisting, kneeling, stooping, climbing stairs, walking, and reaching above shoulders. Ability to see, write, read, count identify shade of colors, perceive depth, and hearing is needed to perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits:

• Life, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off, birthday PTO, and holiday pay
• Employee referral program
• Employee discount
• And more!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000/annually

To Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and three or more references or letters of recommendation here or to our Human Resources department at hr@hsbh.org.

The Humane Society of the Black Hills is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The Humane Society of the Black Hills is seeking a motivated, compassionate, and experienced candidate to welcome to our Medical Team!

Veterinary Technicians at the Humane Society of the Black Hills provide technical support to the HSBH medical team, local veterinarians, and other entities that provide animal care-related services. Qualifying candidates must be a Registered Veterinary Technician in South Dakota.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to perform basic shelter exams on incoming animals with empathy and compassion.
• Assist onsite Veterinarian(s) with all aspects of surgical procedures and treatment
• Have a general knowledge of, and participates in, all kennel and exam cleaning procedures to limit the transmission of diseases.
• Know the use of all equipment used in the shelter including safety equipment in order to keep the shelter clean, orderly, and limit disease transference.
• Use proper humane animal restraint techniques to maintain safety of animals and staff.
• Administer vaccinations and medications to reduce outbreak of illness and work with veterinarians to help reduce illnesses in the shelter.
• Work closely with both the Kennel Manager and the kennel staff in the placement of animals in the shelter to ensure proper safety and care for all.
• Bathing and minor grooming of animals
• Effectively manage the intake process of each animal, including vaccinating if appropriate for the species, in order to limit disease transmission in the shelter. Perform a cursory exam on each animal admitted identifying special needs or care.
• Maintain clinical records to include all vaccinations, medications, and/or special treatments, ensuring the Humane Society has proper record management.
• Take and use direction given regarding care/maintenance of animal’s well-being
• Administer medication to animals according to veterinary protocol and work with veterinarians on the proper dispensing and use of medicines
• Assist with and perform euthanasia for both Humane Society animals and public-owned pets.
• Assist with after-hours needs if circumstances arise to support staff members during shortage of teammates, emergencies, or other related needs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs safely with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work with, learn about, and treat felines, canines, small mammals, birds, reptiles, and other species.
• Ability to safely use and utilize chemicals required for sanitation and disinfection.
• Proactive in problem-solving
• Present as a professional at all times and be a positive role model to peers.
• Establish excellent working relationships with all colleagues and volunteers and assist as-needed in developing their skills, abilities and understanding of HSBH policies.
• Good working knowledge of breed and species identification and sexing of animals
• Knowledge of shelter computer data entry software and ability to train staff members to keep consistent records throughout the shelter.

Education and Experience:

• Validation of being a Registered Veterinary Technician
• Passion for shelter medicine
• 2 years of experience as an RVT preferred, preferably within a high volume animal clinic
• Administrative experience an asset
• Knowledge of computer data entry is required
• Good people skills and the ability to communicate and work with the public and team members is necessary