Tucson, Arizona30+ days ago
p/>Directs all veterinary, pharmaceutical and clinical operations in the PACC facility;
Performs daily observations and examinations of impounded animals or directs other staff veterinarians or veterinary service providers to conduct such observations and examinations of impounded animals, including evaluating the activities of staff veterinarians or veterinarians providing veterinary services to the animal care activity/facilities;
Examines/assesses impounded and found animals that have bitten humans for symptoms of rabies and directs quarantine and/or euthanasia and post-mortem analyses to determine presence/absence of rabies;
Documents animal welfare medical investigations and the identification of rabies in impounded or found animals, and assures proper notification of local/state health agencies, individuals who have been in contact with rabies-infected animals and their physicians, health-care and public health agencies;
Conducts animal alteration surgeries, or oversees those conducted by staff veterinarians or veterinary service providers;
Manages the control, security, record keeping and use of controlled drugs by staff and veterinary service contractors in the PACC and ensures conformance with local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations to maintain the facility and personal Drug Enforcement Agency licenses and permits;
Advises PACC, Public Health management and the Board of Health on all veterinary issues or aspects impacting County operations, public health and welfare;
Develops and provides outreach briefings and presentations to boards, commissions and the public on veterinary issues, veterinary services in response to identified/requested needs, which may include grant-writing and the PACC;
May testify in court as an expert witness relative to veterinary issues related to PACC operations.
Reporting to executive leadership, the Chief Veterinarian provides oversight and mentorship to a team of staff veterinarians, while partnering closely with a robust clinic support structure that includes a clinic operations manager, operations coordinator, surgery and triage supervisors, and veterinary technical staff.