The Orange County Animal Services Department has an opening for a Medical Program Supervisor. The work is primarily responsible for providing supervision and direction for operations of the Orange County Community Animal Clinic (Clinic) with a focus on clinic operations, and customer service and works closely with the Director, Assistant Director, Medical Director/Veterinarian, and leadership team to manage the health and welfare of shelter animals and animals receiving care through the Community Clinic. An employee in this class plans, manages, directs, and supervises the shelter animal health care programs as well as programs and operations of the public facing Community Clinic.
Work is performed under the general direction of the Medical Director or designee with considerable leeway to exercise independent judgment within the framework of applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures in the performance of duties, both in terms of planning and accomplishing work, and in making decisions regarding animal needs and the administration of animal health care programs. Supervision over others is required of this position. Position does related work as required.
* A background check and pre-employment drug screen is required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in life sciences, zoology, biology or closely related field AND two (2) years of work experience in a veterinary technician/assistant role or equivalent AND two (2) years of work experience in animal welfare administration with experience in directly managing and supervising staff, OR An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined above. A higher degree does not substitute for work experience.
Experience in private practice veterinary care or public facing clinic is strongly preferred. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT An employee is this class is required to participate as an in-person weekend manager on a rotational basis and serve as an on call medical consultant for sick or injured stray animals to be seen by the local emergency clinic.
Must be a Certified Euthanasia Technician within the first six (6) months of hire. Must be a Certified Rabies Vaccinator at the earliest class offering for such certification and no later than one (1) year of hire. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
All offers of employment are conditioned upon successful clearance of a background check. This is a safety sensitive position and participation in the Drug and Alcohol Program is required. Employment cannot commence until the employee has been cleared of all conditions.
In accordance with Section 28 of the Orange County Code of Ordinances, and/or relevant State and Federal statutes, candidates for employment may be required to undergo fingerprinting and a criminal history background check based on the job responsibilities of the position. A fingerprinting check is conducted by the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and a criminal history background check is conducted by an authorized Federal or State regulatory agency to determine eligibility for appointment. Employment is contingent upon successful clearance through these checks, which are mandated for certain roles depending on the nature of the job and applicable laws.
Further, all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory verification of your eligibility for employment, successful completion of the required pre-employment testing and/or screening, including drug testing when required and the submission and approval of all new hire documentation completion of your new hire paperwork.
Orange County is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer