Position Title: Senior Veterinarian
Department: Clinic
Reports to: Director Clinic Operations
Classification: Non-Union
Times & days of shifts could vary/change
Start Date: ASAP
Closing Date for Applicants: Open until filled
Position Summary:
As the only shelter in Winnipeg with a fully operational clinic, we’re here to help animals when they have nowhere else to go. With more than 7,000 animals coming through the clinic each year, you will join a passionate team that changes animals’ lives every day.
How you’ll make a difference as a Senior Veterinarian:
· Reporting to the Director, Clinic Operations, the Senior Veterinarian will help lead a team of veterinarians, RVTS, and dedicated clinic staff to provide life-changing care to animals.
· The Senior Veterinarian will be key in helping to oversee WHS shelter medicine, ensuring the well-being of the animals in our care, and community support programs that help to keep people and their pets together.
· The Senior Veterinarian will be a mentor, helping clinic staff gain experience to enhance animals’ health and contribute to positive community impact.
Why work at the Winnipeg Humane Society:
· The Winnipeg Humane Society is one of the oldest shelters and animal welfare organizations in the province, with more than 130 years of protecting animals from suffering and promoting their welfare and dignity.
· Shelter medicine is fast paced, always evolving, fun, and deeply rewarding.
- The ability to provide animals care without barriers to owners and implement protocols that focus on animals’ best interests.
- Work with a close-knit, cohesive team under a manager and director who promote a healthy work-life balance.
Purpose
Reporting directly to the Director, Clinic Operations, the Senior Veterinarian will oversee the training/orientation of Associate DVMs, RVTs, and veterinary students while managing clinical services and community programs.
Responsibilities
Leadership:
o Assist in supervision of the veterinary team on day-to-day basis including mentoring, training, clinic flow and client communication.
o Models and exemplifies excellence in veterinary care to WHS patients including medicine, surgery, and dentistry.
o Demonstrated proficiency in independently performing the full range of routine small animal surgeries, including canine and feline spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and shelter medicine procedures.
o Answer medical questions from other departments and manage questions/concerns from the public while upholding the mission, vision, and values of the Organization.
o Support the Director, Clinic Operations and Clinic Medical Manager in the management and development of clinic programs.
o Be the proxy for when Director, Clinic Operations is not available.
o Help to develop, support and update WHS clinic policies and procedures.
o Provide team members with positive coaching and feedback, building a work environment that reflects the WHS values and culture.
o In collaboration with Director, Clinic Operations and Clinic Medical Manager, coordinate and facilitate performance conversations for veterinarians and RVTs, per established standard.
o Support the Director and Medical Manager with recruitment, interview, and selection of new employees.
o Provide input, participate, and make recommendations on corrective actions, as requested, for performance-related issues.
o Be guided by, and guide with empathy. Ensuring a trauma-informed approach with a harm-reduction lens for true community service.
Operations and Oversight:
o Provide a premiere level of care and services to animals and people in accordance with WHS mission, values, goals, and management philosophies.
o Perform the full range of surgical procedures required to support shelter and community veterinary programs, except where referral or consultation is clinically appropriate.
o Provide comprehensive veterinary medical, surgical, and dental services to WHS patients, including independently performing the full range of routine shelter surgeries (including canine and feline spays and neuters) and other soft tissue procedures within the scope of the organization's services. Maintain proficiency in surgical techniques and participate equitably in the surgical caseload.
o Herd health: Assess population health through data analysis, rounds with leadership team, and address population-level issues through changes to protocols, policies, and/or procedures.
o Conducts and/or directs humane euthanasia procedures when required.
o Liaise with other groups requesting services from the Winnipeg Humane Society.
The following are mandatory qualifications for this role:
Education
o A Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree.
o Currently licensed to practice veterinary medicine with the province of Manitoba or suitable eligibility.
Experience
o Excellence in knowledge and experience in small animal surgery, medicine, dentistry, and shelter medicine.
o At least 5 years of surgical experience.
o At least 2 years of management experience.
o Previous experience with managing a budget.
Skills
o Excellent surgical skills, dentistry, and shelter medicine skills.
o Excellent leadership, teaching, and communication skills.
o Excellent typing and good computer skills.
The following are assets for the role:
Knowledge
o Knowledge of Indigenous culture and Truth and Reconciliation.
Personal Attributes
o Enthusiasm and commitment to mentorship and working in a fun, fast-paced environment.
o Enjoys a high volume, fast-paced environment.
o Excels at working as part of a team.
The role includes the opportunity to participate in off-site veterinary clinics in underserved and remote communities within Manitoba.
Exemplifies Winnipeg Humane Society’s Core Values:
- We let empathy guide our commitment to animal welfare and approach to all individual beings, people and animals alike.
· We value and accept each other.
· We are committed as an organization to lead with integrity and accountability.
· We are guided by innovation and remain open to change.
· We foster an inclusive, purposeful, and safe communication space.
How to Apply:
Please note that we are currently unable to offer mentorship opportunities. As a result, we are only accepting applications from fully licensed veterinarians.
Forward your resume and cover letter to:
Attention: Crystal Pariseau
[email protected]
Please email your resume and cover letter. Include the job posting number in your subject line along with your salary expectations. Work schedule to be discussed in interview.
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
The WHS is committed to providing accessible employment and ensuring that our recruitment, assessment, and selection process is barrier-free. If a candidate requires accommodation during the hiring process, Human Resources Services will work with the individual to meet their needs.
The WHS values diversity and equality in its team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information and other employment opportunities, visit https://winnipeghumanesociety.ca/about-us/careers
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
