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Helping Hands Humane Society Shelter Veterinarian in Topeka, Kansas
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5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66604 785-233-7325 fax 785-233-8151
www.hhhstopeka.org
Shelter Veterinarian Full Time
Helping Hands Humane Society
5720 SW 21st St.
Topeka, KS 66604
Email Resumes: kathy.maxwell@hhhstopeka.org
Helping Hands Humane Society (HHHS) is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join our medical
team in providing care for dogs, cats, and small mammals at the shelter. HHHS is located in the
capitol of Kansas, Topeka, and serves the residents of Shawnee County. The shelter is 30
minutes from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, one hour from Kansas State University in
Manhattan and one hour from Kansas City.
Employment Benefits:
? Sign-on bonus + 6 month performance bonus
? Competitive salary DOE
? Generous PTO (vacation, medical, personal time) with annual rollover
? Excellent health and dental insurance
? Life insurance
? SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match
? Flexible schedule
? Paid Professional Dues
? Paid CE
? Paid holidays
? Discounts on adoptions, pet food and basic vet services
? Free dog training classes
? HHHS is a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
Job Classification: Exempt, Full-time
Work Schedule: Flexible
Reporting Relationship: Executive Director
Primary Accountability:
The Veterinarian is responsible for all medical decisions for animals in the shelter; to include, but
not limited to, performing surgeries, veterinary health checks, health certificates, euthanasia and
comprehensive health care for all the animals that are under the care of or are property of Helping
Hands Humane Society (HHHS).
Major Duties:
? Leads the daily operations of the HHHS Medical Center.
? Provides and oversees medical care for all animals under the care of HHHS; performs
spay/neuters and other surgeries and dentals; supervises the preparation of animals for
surgical procedures and treatments; evaluates and manages all emergency medical cases
mailto:kathy.maxwell@hhhstopeka.org
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5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, Kansas 66604 785-233-7325 fax 785-233-8151
www.hhhstopeka.org
at HHHS; prescribes and administers medications.
? Collects body tissue, feces, blood, urine or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
? Determines animals medical status regarding euthanasia; performs euthanasia as
deemed appropriate; assists with euthanasia training and certification.
? Operates diagnostic equipment such as CBC, chemistry, radiographic equipment;
interprets all chemical and imaging results.
? Establishes and conducts quarantine and testing procedures to prevent the spread of
diseases to other animals or to humans, and to maintain compliance with applicable
government regulations.
? Conducts postmortem studies and analyses to determine the causes of animal deaths.
? Supervises medical staff as well as veterinary students during mentorships, externships,
and veterinary school rotations; provides feedback and evaluation; coordinates with area
veterinarians to provide additional services to HHHS when necessary.
? Maintains accurate records regarding treatments, surgical procedures and medications;
records all medical procedures completed and medications given in animals records in
shelter database; maintains accurate control drug log books.
? Writes, develops, and implements all Standard Operating Procedures for the medical
department.
? Participates in local, state and national associations such as Kansas Veterinary Medical
Association and Association of Shelter Veterinarians.
? Provides internal training to all HHHS employees regarding animal care, treatment, or
medical procedures.
? Maintains a humane and caring attitude at all times towards animals in-care of HHHS.
? Performs additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Currently licensed in state of Kansas to practice veterinary medicine. A Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine. Must be
qualified and eligible to obtain DEA license. Experience in shelter medicine with high volume
sterilization preferred. Must possess a valid Drivers License.
Skills and Abilitie