Veterinary Clinic Coordinator

Full Job Description

Loudoun County Animal Services is a progressive public animal services agency that provides veterinary services, humane education, animal sheltering, and humane law enforcement for more than 440,000 residents in our community in Northern Virginia (outside of the Washington, DC area) and receives around 2,500 animals annually. Our staff works in a bright, modern facility (opened in 2021) that was the first public animal shelter in the United States to meet 100% of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians’ Animal Shelter Guidelines. We prioritize a meaningful, collaborative, and positive work culture and are committed to providing high quality veterinary care to those animals in our care. Compensation is competitive, the comprehensive benefits package is excellent (including continuing education, pension, healthcare and retirement), and every day offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful public service.

Requirements

Loudoun County Animal Services (LCAS) is hiring for the new role of Veterinary Clinic Coordinator. This position will handle all aspects of administration and coordination of our onsite veterinary clinic and offsite public outreach veterinary services. LCAS has a medical team comprised of 2 full time veterinarians, four veterinary technicians and we are expanding our outreach programs which already provide low-cost vaccines, free microchips and low cost spay/neuter for nearly 2,600 publicly owned pets each year in addition to our shelter animals. Licensed veterinary technician is strongly preferred.

Core components of this position include:

• Supporting the daily operations of the veterinary team, including staff scheduling and work assignments, maintaining sufficient inventory of medicines and other clinic supplies, scheduling maintenance of clinical equipment, and tracking of continuing education records required for veterinarians and licensed veterinary technicians.
• Overseeing all aspects of operations for public clinics which provide accessible low-cost vaccines to up to 150 clients in a morning, or up to 20 spay/neuter surgeries in a day.
• Coordinating with relevant staff to schedule medical care and procedures for animals in department custody, in the shelter and foster homes.
• Overseeing all aspects of public clinic services, including scheduling, staffing, stocking supplies, as well as preparation of waivers, animal records, and data entry.
• Managing veterinary team budget, processing purchase orders, receipts, bills, invoices and related spreadsheets.
  

The successful candidate will:

• Have knowledge of veterinary medicine, the Veterinary Practice Act as well as state and local laws governing veterinary clinics and animal shelters.
• Be skilled in the care of animals, including the ability to perform veterinary technician tasks and procedures, such as giving injections for the purpose of euthanasia.
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be proficient in computer programs and handle large volumes of data entry accurately.
• Be team-oriented and enjoy working with people as much as with animals and have the ability to self-start and make leadership decisions.

Interested applicants are encouraged to include a cover letter with their application. This position works weekends with a typical schedule of Tuesday through Saturday and is eligible for a $2,000 relocation incentive for qualified candidates.

Hiring salary is commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

Position requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate’s degree and two (2) years of related work experience in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Virginia Licensed Veterinary Technician
• Spanish bilingual - proficiency incentive available

Additional Information

Must possess a valid driver’s license and good driving record. Successful candidate will undergo criminal, credit and DMV background checks, as well as pre-employment physical exam with drug screening. Must be able to be listed on facility DEA license to oversee controlled substances. Candidate will be required to obtain certifications in Fear Free, CPR, First Aid, and FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800, as well as certification to perform humane euthanasia within 6 months of hire.

Animal Services is a physically demanding occupation, with the potential for exposure to infectious diseases, viruses, noxious fumes and chemicals, as well as risk of injury. A rabies pre-exposure vaccination series will commence immediately upon hire unless proof of prior vaccination is provided. Candidate should not have allergies to, or fear of, common companion animal species, including cats, dogs, reptiles, guinea pigs and rabbits. Knowledge of and experience with handling dogs, cats, and other companion animals required.