Veterinarian
Starting date: As soon as possible
Salary: To be discussed based on experience
Job type: Full-time or part-time position, with availability on weekdays and/or weekends. We are looking for one or more individuals who are interested in making a long-term commitment to our team.
Are you interested in the position?
Send your résumé to m.bergeron@spcaroussillon.com, along with a cover letter briefly explaining how our mission motivates you.
SPCA Roussillon is a charitable organization dedicated to helping animals in distress, stray animals, and neglected animals. We provide animal services to more than 38 municipalities in the region. Our adoption centre welcomes families from across Quebec and neighbouring provinces and helped more than 2,105 animals find a home last year.
Description of tasks:
- Consistently follow all shelter biosecurity protocols.
- Perform medical examinations on all newly admitted animals.
- Establish, update, and ensure the implementation of biosecurity protocols.
- Establish, update, and ensure the implementation of vaccination protocols and preventive treatment plans for shelter animals.
- Prescribe treatments and provide medical follow-up for sick and/or injured animals housed at the shelter.
- Perform spay and neuter surgeries on dogs, cats, and rabbits.
- Perform other necessary surgical procedures (e.g., amputations, enucleations, dental procedures, etc.).
- Collaborate with all shelter employees and departments to provide optimal services to the public and ensure the well-being of the animals in our care.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Hold a degree in veterinary medicine and be a member in good standing of the Ordre des médecins vétérinaires du Québec (Quebec Order of Veterinary Surgeons).
- Have excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage priorities effectively.
- Demonstrate autonomy, attention to detail, and sound judgment.
- Possess strong teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Be highly adaptable in a dynamic and constantly evolving environment.
- Be comfortable making decisions in situations that may be complex or urgent.
- Have a strong interest in animal welfare and shelter medicine.
- Experience performing high-volume spay and neuter surgeries is an asset.
- Experience in shelter medicine is an asset.