Role Overview:

Our Medical Director role plays a crucial role in overseeing the health and well-being of our rescued cats. This position involves providing medical guidance, education and developing healthcare protocols to ensure the overall health management of our furballs.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Healthcare Protocols: Develop + implement healthcare protocols to ensure the well-being of all cats in the rescue

• Medical Supervision: Oversee medication administration and ensure accurate medical records for each cat

• Medicine Research: Stay updated on current trends and best practices in feline medicine

• Veterinarian Assistance: Participate in important rescue operations, including emergency medical interventions when needed

• Nutritional Guidance: Inspect nutritional information of purchased food supplies + oversee food and medication brands purchased in case of recalls and toxic ingredients

Qualifications:

• Passion for Cats: We require you to love cats dearly with a commitment to our mission

• Strong + Firm Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Keep things Confidential: Ability to maintain confidentiality about members of our board, our organization’s internal operations and handle sensitive information

• Good Energy: Warm, friendly, enthusiastic personality

• Specialize in Feline Health: Demonstrated knowledge of feline health issues, diseases and treatments

• DVM: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution

• Rescue Experience: Prior experience working with shelter or rescue animals, particularly cats

Time Commitment: 

The Medical Director board position requires attendance at regular board meetings hosted monthly (in person or virtually) and additional time for tasks and advisory, averaging approximately 5-10 hours per month.