relationship has on individuals, families, and the Indianapolis community. Our vision is that all central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm, and neglect. Compassion: We recognize the strong bond between humans and animals and are compassionate in the decisions we make and actions we take that impact that relationship.
Respect: We respect every animal that comes through our door as a valued life and make medically appropriate decisions in the best interest of the animals. Collaboration: We work with other animal-focused individuals and groups to ensure that animals have a strong voice to advocate for their welfare. Integrity: We can be
trusted to do what we say we will do. We tell the truth, even when it may be painful. We make decisions based on what we believe is the right thing to do for the animals, their owners and their prospective owners.
Fiscal Responsibility: We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us, including both financial and human resources. Job summary: Position is responsible for assisting our veterinarians in shelter medicine duties including performing physical examinations, heartworm and FIV/Fe LV tests, preparing vaccines, restraint and administering heartworm prevention, flea prevention and deworming, receiving intake appointments and educating the public in a manner that is conducive
to accomplishing the organization's goals through professional and respectful conversations with patrons.
Good client and peer communications skills, ability to work within a team to accomplish daily tasks and punctuality are a must. Summary of essential job functions Ensuring that animals arriving at the shelter receive a thorough initial physical exam and that vaccination and other medical protocols are followed consistently. Monitoring the health of the animals during medical rounds each day, and alerting the veterinarian or supervisor of any urgent care needs. Medicating animals daily, obtaining samples & running diagnostics, wound care, performing venipuncture and lab tests, rehabilitation, critical care, surgical assistance, taking radiographs, administering vaccines, inserting microchips, restraining animals, etc.
Performing euthanasia as needed Creating and maintaining detailed computer records for each animal that is handled. Reviewing medical records and following protocols to see what animals need related to their care and that they continue to move through the adoption system. Prepping & recovering animals from surgery, restocking, cleaning, & maintaining the surgery area as assigned Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance Graduate of Veterinary Technology or Assistant program or possess vet tech experience Strong knowledge of diseases and illnesses common to dogs and cats.
Strong technical skills pertaining to venipuncture & lab procedures, physical exam, etc. Communicate and interact professionally and collaboratively with management, medical, behavior, animal care, customer service and volunteer staff. Communicate professionally with patrons at the intake door, this includes those surrendering, those seeking information or resources, those who have lost or found a pet, those dropping off donations, etc.
Demonstrate low-stress animal handling skills. Communicate and follow safety and hazard procedures. Minimum requirements Ability to multi-task under pressure and work efficiently and effectively under time constraints. Ability to identify problems or patient conditions (medical and behavioral) that need to be brought to the attention of DVM or behavior staff. Good animal handling skills and knowledge of low-stress handling and animal behavior is a must. Experience restraining dogs and cats of various sizes and backgrounds preferred Comfortable with web-based programs, proficiency in Microsoft Windows programs and electronic communication, knowledge of Petpoint is a plus.
Great interpersonal, communication, and time management skills are essential. Ability and initiative, working with minimal supervision and direction. Abilities to read, write and understand English are required. Spanish is a plus. Ability to learn and follow protocols consistently, adapt to a constantly changing environment, and problem-solve. Must have a strong attention to detail Commitment to treating people and animals with respect, contributing to an effective team, and fostering public relations that benefit the shelter and its programs.
Possess a valid Indiana Driver's License Abilities required Must be able to lift 50 pounds Must be able to walk, stand and lift for extended periods of time. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job Type: Full-time Salary: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift Ability to commute/relocate: Indianapolis, IN 46268: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $15 - $17 Hourly Bonus/Commission: No
and Companionship Enriching Life. Elanco's promise to employees: Together, we foster an inclusive culture where everyone can make a difference, encouraging ownership, growth and well-being. Position Description: The Veterinarian Medical Affairs Specialist is responsible for coordinating and providing technical consulting and educational activities to support the company’s sales, marketing and R&D objectives.
This position will play a key role in supporting the next wave of innovation at Elanco and will play in outsized in contributing to the success of the company. Within the Elanco US Pet Health Organization, the specialist serves as a companion animal veterinary technical anchor and
provides support to the commercial affiliate for all pre-launch, launch, and post-launch activities as deemed appropriate for the department. At the direction of the brand marketing team, the specialist delivers high-quality medical education via live and virtual events and serves as an important speaker at specialty, national, and international conferences.
They represent Elanco and their respective product category on boards, committees, and leadership teams of professional organizations. They are an internal disease state and subject matter expert. They are recognized internally and externally as a thought leader through their influence with key industry organizations, deep medical
and scientific expertise, and experience delivering education to a wide range of audiences.
They maintain close working relationships with external specialty colleagues in private, academic, and corporate practice. The specialist’s internal influence is extensive, and they are relied upon to deliver expert medical knowledge to marketing, field sales, field veterinary teams, R&D, business development, and senior leadership. Their consultation is expected to drive today’s key marketing initiatives and ensure Elanco maintains the appropriate strategy for the future. Frequent domestic travel (approximately 60%) and occasional international travel are required. Candidates should have reasonable accessibility to a major airport.
Functions, Duties, Tasks: At the direction of the department director and brand and medical strategy teams, represent Elanco to veterinarians, professional organizations, and strategic partners + Serve as a key product advocate and representative of Elanco values to veterinary customers + Develop innovative, engaging, and balanced medical education presentations on dermatology disease state and product categories that are of strategic importance to Elanco + Be sought-after for presentations at customer facing events including breakfast/lunch/dinner meetings, and specialty, national and international conferences + Together with the director, identify and actively participate in key industry organizations, committees, and boards + Support corporate and strategic accounts teams through targeted presentations or consults with medical leadership and decision makers + Support field sales and field veterinary teams through key customer visits, consulting, and responding to customer requests for in-depth advice and knowledge + Develop and maintain close working relationships with academic, industry, corporate and private practice key opinion leaders, including dermatologists and other associated specialties In coordination with the department director, serve as a trusted medical advisor and dermatology expert to teams across Elanco’s commercial, strategy, and research organizations + Provide timely, accurate, and sophisticated knowledge to technical marketers to inform industry leading medical strategy + Collect and evaluate for probability of technical success, ideas for investigator initiated trials, marketing studies and life cycle management activities and review feasibility with technical marketer + When requested, create and deliver dermatology disease state and advanced product knowledge training for field sales and veterinary teams + Serve on launch teams, providing the voice of the specialist, and providing technical feedback to inform positioning work done by technical marketer and brand manager + Work closely with research and development to inform innovation target areas and target product profiles + Provide technical expertise to indication teams from early research through clinical development, including providing feedback on model development, clinical site selection, and study design based on feasibility and impacts to label indications + Provide consultation to business development and external innovation teams, backssing target viability and potential + Be able to influence at all levels of the business Progress disease state and specialty expertise and maintain authority to influence + Monitor scientific publications and conferences for scientific advancements and competitive information.
backss and distribute this information to technical marketing, field veterinary and R&D colleagues + Where appropriate serve on professional committees to review and draft modern treatment guidelines + Continuously develop presentation and adult education skills to ensure key messaging is heard and received by customers Travel commitment will average 60% but may be higher at times due to new product introductions or other special activities.
Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications): Graduate of an AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) accredited veterinary program with the corresponding veterinary degree. Licensed or eligible to be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the United States. A minimum of 5 years experience as a practicing veterinarian in companion animal or mixed animal practice (companion animal focus) although consideration may also be given for experience in comparable industry roles.
The practice experience may be in private, corporate, and/or academic environments. ACVD Board certification (or board eligible status) Additional Preferences: Solid knowledge of companion animal market, products, and related medical conditions with sound clinical and diagnostic skills. Strong written, communication and interpersonal skills, including excellent speaking and presentation skills. Experience managing clinical studies and contributing to new product development in a highly regulated environment Familiarity with the regulatory requirements associated with the reporting and follow-up on adverse event reports.
Keen planning skills and the ability to execute. Ability to work and coordinate activity effectively with others. Strong background of training and education in key areas of Elanco product categories. Travel: 40-60% Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status
DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervises the veterinary assistant directly associated with surgical activities; Performs alterations on healthy shelter animals as designated; Performs routine laboratory tests to determine health as directed; Examines animals to determine nature of disease or injury and works with Animal Care Coordinator to develop medical or surgical treatment plan when indicated; Advise Animal Care Coordinator about sanitary measures, feeding, general care, or special medical needs to promote health of shelter animals; Inoculate animals for rabies or other infectious diseases as needed and Microchipping of animals; Testing of animals for Heartworm and Feline Leukemia/FIV; Provide
medical statements to testify in court or assist in Animal Control investigations; Performs record-keeping and documentation regarding drugs used in surgery/treatment; Communicates effectively with Animal Care Coordinator and other shelter staff to aid in evaluation of shelter animals and in appropriate placement of animals; Stays current with national trends in animal sheltering issues and travels to training as necessary; Assists in animal care and euthanasia as necessary.
fit, working together with a team of passionate partners to deliver the highest standards of care. Benefits of the being a Vetco Relief Veterinarian include: Flexible online booking! Achieve ultimate work-life balance. You select your shifts with no minimum or maximum number required.
Weekend and weekday hours available to select. You determine your rate for each relief shift chosen. Appointment based model for all pet parents to manage traffic. Trained, experienced paraprofessionals will take care of operations, so you can focus on delivering the best care. Electronic based medical documentation. Generous Petco discounts to help care for your pack. Ability to continue all practice activities
outside of Vetco clinic shifts. NO agency fees! Relief Shift Options Include : VETCO VACCINATION CLINICS : Basic wellness checks, vaccinations, heartworm testing, and microchip insertion.
No surgeries, emergencies, or illness care visits. Locations inside Petco stores and other retail locations. VETCO TOTAL CARE HOSPITALS: General practice hospitals delivering preventive care to diagnostic workups, outpatient surgeries and dentals; hospitals equipped with digital dental x-ray, Butterfly IQ+ Vet ultrasound imaging, and on-site labs and X-ray. Licensed and trained hospital staff. No overnights or emergency on-call. Requirements Include : Doctor of Veterinary Medicine state license in good
standing Appropriate state specific licensing to perform all shift functions DEA in good standing required for full-service Vetco Total Care hospital shifts Ability to provide Certification of Insurance (COI) + license defense Compliance with all local state and federal mandates Send an email or schedule a call directly with one of our Talent Advisors to learn more!
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