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ACCT Philly
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Full Time Medical Director

ACCT Philly

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Posted:
January 7, 2021
Location:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Salary:
$110,000
Type & Experience Level:
Full Time - One to seven years
Function:
Medical Director
Species:
Canine, Feline
Category:
Non-Profit Associations
Preferred Education:
DVM or equivalent

FLSA Status: Exempt

As the only organization providing animal control and sheltering services to the City of Philadelphia, no
two days at ACCT Philly are the same. An open admissions shelter and founding member of the
Philadelphia No Kill Coalition, ACCT works with a wide network of stakeholders to support people and
pets in Philadelphia. By both providing and overseeing veterinary services, the Medical Director ensures
the animals at ACCT are supported via management of population health, emergency triage,
spay/neuter, TNR, and foster clinic, with a priority on saving lives through creative approaches and
maximizing resources through coordination and collaboration with our partners. The Medical Director
leads a small but mighty team of nurses, a staff veterinarian, and a committed cohort of contract
veterinarians and veterinary volunteers. They also function as ACCT’s representative in a few key
relationships, such as University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary medicine program, and as a part of the
Leadership team, helps to steward ACCT Philly as an organization. In medicine, ACCT is committed to
implementing efficient and modern best practices and maintaining the highest standards for
performance.

Qualifications
Knowledge of contemporary shelter medical protocols; knowledge of various species, primarily dogs and
cats, and familiarity with symptoms of diseases common to dogs and cats; strong communication skills
in a frequently challenging environment; comfortable with advising on euthanasia decision making, to
alleviate and prevent suffering but committed to explore all options for lifesaving; comfortable with
electronic medical records, email communication, etc.; ability to work with animals of unknown
disposition and those who may exhibit medical and other problems, as well as aggressive tendencies;
commitment to Fear Free animal handling and husbandry practices; demonstrates a commitment to
lifesaving; views animals as individuals and is willing to employ creative, novel approaches to meet their
needs including drawing on the resources of our partners; must be adaptable and receptive to rapidly
evolving protocols and able to rally others with an air of excitement and opportunity; treats animals and
people with respect; values collaboration and enjoys working with people, including those who may
have a significantly less developed understanding of relevant concepts; available to modify schedule as
needed to meet the needs of the organization; able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.

Resources Available
- ACCT Philly veterinary nursing staff, including a medical manager, with varied background in
animal welfare and veterinary medicine
- 2-3 surgical nurses are present at all times when surgery is ongoing, most days with
additional volunteer support
- In house diagnostic abilities include: Idexx Counter top ProCyte Dx Hematology Analyzer
and two Catalyst One Chemistry Analyzer units, 9 Snap Pro test readers to use with
FeLV/FIV and 4DX Snap ® patient side tests, microscope, diff quick stain and fecals via zinc
flotation.
- Partnership with University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine includes no cost
consults with teaching staff when on shelter campus for rotations and frequent
communication with the U Penn Vet Shelter Medicine Program.
- Reimbursement for Pennsylvania license
- Annual continuing education allowance
- Professional dues and license fees covered

Work Environment
ACCT Philly is open to the public 10am to 6pm daily and staffed 24 hours/day, Staff may have as many as 300 interactions with the public in a given day, including with volunteers and rescue partners. The
shelter operates at a fast pace and experiences rapid turnover of patients. While performing the duties
of the job, employees are frequently exposed to odors and high levels of noise.

Education and Licensure Requirements
Veterinary licensure in the State of Pennsylvania or licensure in another state with the intent and
ability to gain licensure in the State of Pennsylvania within 4 weeks of being hired.

Leadership
- Create and implement new medical protocols and regularly update existing protocols to
ensure best practice and enhance efficiency
- Serve as the medical point of contact for strategic partnerships such as PennVet, University of
Wisconsin, and a number of tier one rescue partners
- In concert with the Leadership team, develop partnerships with external stakeholders to
expand the capacity of ACCT’s medical department
- Ensure that ACCT’s Medical Department is in full compliance with all state and federal laws
regarding the practice of veterinary medicine, use of controlled substances, and animal
welfare
- Collaborate on and directs the formulation of shelter medical objectives, practices,
plans and decisions that influence operations to ensure optimal health of sheltered
animals
- Actively participate as a member of the senior leadership team including strategic
planning and development, general staff oversight and coordinated expectations and
accountability
- Develop realistic and stretch goal departmental development plans including position
and program development, as well as funding goals
- Actively cultivate relationships and coordinate with HR to recruit candidates for any
departmental vacancies
- Embody the ACCT Philly core values of Transparency, Respect, Innovation, Commitment,
Empathy and Professionalism at all times, with all stakeholders

Personnel Management
- Oversee the onboarding, training and continuing education of staff and contract veterinarians
- In concert with the medical manager, oversee the onboarding, training, and continuing
education of the nursing staff
- Coordinate with departmental personnel and Volunteer Manager to cultivate volunteer
support for key role and functions
- Provide regular training to ACCT Philly staff and volunteers
- Arrange for 24 hour medical support through onsite staffing and on-call accessibility

Direct Care
- Act as lead veterinarian, providing direct care to animals in ACCT’s care in whatever capacity
required including medical rounds, creation of treatment plans, participation in pathway
planning, surgery, exams, euthanasia, and more
- Oversee the maintenance of shelter drug and supply inventory while meeting and
maintaining DEA requirements
- Obtain and manage ACCT’s DEA Diversion Control Division license for controlled substance
prescriptions
- Regularly participates in population rounds and pathway planning processes 

About ACCT Philly
ACCT Philly is the only organization providing animal control and sheltering services to the City of Philadelphia, no two days at ACCT Philly are the same. An open admissions shelter and founding member of the Philadelphia No Kill Coalition, ACCT works with a wide network of stakeholders to support people and pets in Philadelphia. By both providing and overseeing veterinary services, the Medical Director ensures the animals at ACCT are supported via management of population health, emergency triage, spay/neuter, TNR, and foster clinic, with a priority on saving lives through creative approaches and maximizing resources through coordination and collaboration with our partners. The Medical Director leads a small but mighty team of nurses, a staff veterinarian, and a committed cohort of contract veterinarians and veterinary volunteers. They also function as ACCT’s representative in a few key relationships, such as University of Pennsylvania’s veterinary medicine program, and as a part of the Leadership team, helps to steward ACCT Philly as an organization. In medicine, ACCT is committed to implementing efficient and modern best practices and maintaining the highest standards for performance.
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