At Pasado’s Safe Haven, we envision a world where every animal is recognized as an individual with the right to live free from abuse, abandonment, neglect, and exploitation. Our Pet Services Program is focused on providing free and reduced cost spay/neuter surgeries to populations who otherwise wouldn’t have access to this service, helping to prevent shelter overpopulation and unnecessary euthanasia.

The High-Volume High Quality Spay/Neuter Veterinarian is responsible for providing leadership and direction to the mobile unit staff and overseeing all medical care and surgeries for the animals receiving services. This position will also be responsible for oversight of the controlled drugs and will work closely with the Spay/Neuter Clinic Manager to ensure the program is operated efficiently and to its fullest potential, guaranteeing the safe sterilization of as many animals as possible in the community. This position requires local travel within Snohomish and King Counties.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provide humane care and safe surgeries of public animals.
• Perform high volume, high quality spay and neuter surgeries in a confined mobile clinic setting.
• Maintain valid Washington State Veterinary license and register with the Drug Enforcement Administration for controlled substances; Comply with applicable standards for Veterinarians as established by the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association.
• Examine and evaluate client animals in a professional and efficient manner.
• Maintain superior medical standards, maintaining a healthy, safe, and sanitary environment for all spay/neuter clinics.
• Supervise the LVT and work cooperatively to ensure proper management of each clinic.
• Administer medications, anesthesia drugs, and prepare animals for surgery in accordance with WAC 246-935-040.
• Effectively communicate condition and status of animals with staff.
• Oversee control of drugs used at each clinic by directly managing LVT.
• Train staff as needed on appropriate handling of animals, drugs, equipment, etc.
• Enforce and adhere to existing sanitation and disease prevention protocols; actively contribute to their continuous improvement.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures; actively contribute to continuous improvement.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on client, patient and donor information.
• Understand all facets of the daily operations.

• Be respectful of co-workers and treat staff, clients, volunteers, and patients in a professional manner.
• Ensure all protocols and procedures are adhered to, including OSHA/L&I standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Education Requirements as per Washington State Department of Health & Veterinary Board of Governors WAC 246-935-040
• Previous high volume, high quality spay/neuter experience.
• Have a proven track record in all facets of animal care.
• Be able to operate assigned medical equipment.
• Be experienced working in a fast paced and often stressful environment.
• Be willing to perform a variety of daily physical tasks including at minimum 5 hours of surgery time.
• Be driven to set and meet or exceed goals.
• Possess coping strategies to deal with difficult animal-related situations.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn/improve animal care skills and knowledge.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• A self-starter, able to prioritize effectively, possess strong organizational skills, and oral communication skills.

Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) + Company match up to 2%
• WA Sick Leave Accrual
• At cost veterinary care, medications, and pet food

Employment:

• Part-Time, Non-Exempt, or Contract, 1 or 2 days per week depending on candidate’s availability. Clinics happen on the same day of the week every week. Surgery time depends on clinic caseload; averages 5-6 hours.
• Mobile Clinic (various locations in Snohomish & King County)
• Must be fully vaccinated for COVID within 30 days of start date
• Salary Range: $70,720-$116,480, Starting wage: $60-$70/hr.

Pasado’s Safe Haven provides equal employment opportunity. At Pasado’s Safe Haven, we believe compassionate action is fundamental to dismantling systems of oppression for all living beings. We courageously live this belief every day through our work to end animal cruelty and our commitment to respect and kindness. We can only be successful by embracing the diversity and power of each individual's lived experience as we all work together toward an expanded circle of compassion.