Position Summary
The Director of Veterinary Services (DVS) will oversee clinic staff to support Joybound’s mission and goals for spay/neuter, community outreach and customer service. The DVS will manage, mentor, and motivate staff to achieve or exceed objectives while ensuring humane treatment of all animals. This role requires innovation, enthusiasm, professionalism and compassion for both animals and people in alignment with Joybound’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
I. Leadership
- Lead by action and example to advance a culture of positivity, professionalism, trust, transparency, empathy, and excellence at Joybound.
- Serve as a positive contributing member of Joybound's Leadership Team to guide the organization’s strategic direction and tactical implementation.
- Coach and guide clinic staff, providing ongoing direction, example, mentorship, resources, feedback, and accountability to elevate individual and team performance.
- Advance Joybound’s veterinary clinic, community programs, and shelter medicine program through effective management and vibrant cross-departmental collaboration.
II. Management
- Manage all aspects of Joybound’s clinic, community veterinary care and shelter medicine program, and volunteers and staff under the general guidance of the Chief Programs Officer. Ensure collaborative approach among all staff regarding veterinary health and wellness issues and standards. Foster a climate in which staff is motivated and empowered to perform at peak levels.
- Monitor information on evolving best practices in shelter medicine and community veterinary care, analyze for effectiveness and relevance to Joybound’s goals and implement as needed. Serve as on-site subject matter expert and share relevant information with team and leadership as appropriate.
- Lead department, providing vision, direction, strategic problem solving, conflict resolutions and oversight to all aspects and functions.
- Develop and/or update all departmental policies/protocols for staffing, scheduling, drug management, general clinic conditions, adoption matters, etc.
- Skilled in developing and working with a culturally diverse staff, volunteers, and community.
- Manage all financial matters related to veterinary services.
- Participate in strategic planning process. Establish and achieve departmental goals in alignment with strategic plan. Develop and implement new or expanded programs in alignment with strategic priorities.
- Ensure operations in the Joybound Animal Clinic comply with all state and federal laws regarding the practice of veterinary medicine on site, Federal, State and local safety regulations and laws, as well as Joybound policies, procedures and guidelines.
III. Advancement
- Fulfill commitments to corporate and individual sponsors under guidance of Joybound’s Advancement team. Support events, fundraising, television requests, and other media spots as needed. Support the development of relevant proposals and reports; ensure proper application and stewardship of grants, gifts, program revenue, and other resources.
IV. Other Duties as Assigned