Current Job Openings with FCCO

Qualifications:

• Possess a current Oregon state veterinary license in good standing.
• Prefer a veterinarian who has worked at a HVHQSN clinic for at least one year.
• Able to perform a feline ovariohysterectomy in approximately 10 minutes or less and a feline castration in under 3 minutes following FCCO surgical protocols.
• Ability to spay/neuter up to 40 cats in a four-to-five-hour shift.
• Willing and able to follow existing FCCO protocols and procedures.
• The ability to maintain a professional demeanor during stressful situations.
• Able to stand for more than 4 hours and perform repetitive movements.
• Display a positive attitude and work cooperatively in a team environment.

Major Duties:

• Perform spay and neuter surgeries in an efficient, competent manner following FCCO surgical protocols.
• Perform additional surgeries as outlined in the FCCO Surgical Protocols. These surgeries include but are not limited to: cryptorchid, enucleation, tail amputation, hernia repair umbilical and traumatic.
• Perform pre-anesthetic health exams on qualifying cats/kittens.
• Follow up with caregivers/owners of patients with complications or euthanasia.
• Assist with maintaining patient records.
• Assist with post-surgical inquiries from caregivers as needed.
• Support the mission of FCCO, the policies and procedures.
• Oversee volunteer veterinarians to ensure they are following FCCO protocols.
• Support FCCO staff and volunteers.

Measures of Success:

• All the surgeries admitted for the day are finished in a timely manner.
• The rate of surgical complications is less than 1% of the surgeries you perform.
• You are following all FCCO policies, procedures, and core values.
• All cats are cared for in a respectful and compassionate manner.
• The staff is happy and positive.
• You can perform duties in a calm and respectful manner.

Work Environment:
All work will be performed at the FCCO surgery clinic in Portland. You will be supported by a well-trained and efficient technical staff. There may be another volunteer or contract veterinarian working with you depending on the number of surgeries planned for the day. The average number of spays/neuters performed each day is 35 surgeries per veterinarian. We strive for this number but over schedule for this number to show up, allowing for the possibility of a larger clinic on some days if all the cats show up for their appointments.

Time Commitment:
This position is for up to 4 clinics per week for approximately 3-5 hours/day depending on the surgery schedule.

Reports To:
FCCO's Medical Director, Leah Kennon, CVT