Location of Position: Marin Headlands, Sausalito, California
Reports to: Clinical Veterinarian
Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: This is a part-time, non-exempt, position, 16 hrs per week.
- Work schedule will consist of two consecutive days including a weekend day (either Friday and Saturday or Sunday and Monday).
- Regular onsite work is required.
- Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required.
- Occasional travel to satellite facilities and/or field research sites is possible for this position.
Compensation Range: $46.00 - $52.00/hr.
Benefits: Partial Benefits:
- Sick Time
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
Job Summary
The Associate Veterinarian supports the work of the Conservation Programs Department as a member of the organization’s veterinary team. The Associate Veterinarian provides clinical medical care and contributes to case management for patients at The Marine Mammal Center. Additionally, this position contributes to the training and mentorship of Teaching Hospital participants in the clinical veterinary and animal husbandry tracks.
Essential Functions
Clinical: 60%
- Conduct patient physical examinations, health assessments, treatments, and sample collection for rehabilitation care and in support of ongoing research projects.
- Develop, implement, and execute diagnostic and therapeutic plans for patients, including euthanasia when indicated.
- Coordinate and communicate with other personnel to ensure continuity and high standard of care.
- In conjunction with other veterinary and animal care staff, advise Response Department personnel and satellite facilities as needed regarding whether response/intervention is appropriate, and when so, guide appropriate response and initiation of care including husbandry and treatment.
- Provide evening, on-call, in-person animal care in response to patient emergencies in Sausalito.
- Provide evening, on-call, remote animal care through telephone and text communication with staff and volunteers at all California facilities: Sausalito Hospital, Monterey Bay Operations, and San Luis Obispo Operations.
Administrative: 15%
- Maintain accurate and complete patient medical and husbandry records in a primarily electronic medical records database (“RUBY”), including specific reports required for protected species in accordance with federal and state regulations.
- Record controlled drug use in compliance with DEA regulations.
- Contribute to development and annual review of medical protocols including retrospective review of patient treatment outcomes.
Leadership & Education: 20%
- Provide mentorship and instruction to participants in the Center’s Teaching Hospital program.
- Provide guidance, advice, and consultation for questions and concerns animal care volunteers.
- Represent and promote the Center’s science and health programs to external parties such as donors and media.
Other Duties as Assigned: 10%
- Perform special projects as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
None.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Experience in veterinary care settings with high patient volume and a large team of care providers such as in shelter medicine, emergency medicine, and wildlife rehabilitation.
- Experience providing veterinary clinical care to a large patient population with a herd health management approach.
- Ability to work closely and safely with wild animals, which requires physical strength, dexterity, and situational awareness.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within in a team.
- Ability to react appropriately and calmly in emergency situations.
- Ability to provide mentorship, instruction, and supervision for Teaching Hospital participants including veterinary and veterinary technology students, veterinary residents, and others at various stages of their career path.
- Knowledge of and competence in marine mammal veterinary medicine including medical treatment, anesthesia, triage, and euthanasia (preferred).
- Energy and enthusiasm for working with staff and volunteers of diverse backgrounds and differing ability levels.
- Willingness to support and participate in The Marine Mammal Center’s diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
- Communicate and interact effectively with people across cultures, ethnic groups, and identities.
- Practice self-awareness and respect while engaging with people of diverse backgrounds.