THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
Duties include ensuring the overall health, treatment and diagnosis of animals impounded at the Irving Animal Shelter; performing spay/neuter surgeries; evaluating quarantined animals involved in bites; prescribing euthanasia for badly injured or ill animals; administering vaccinations and ensuring proper sanitary measures are in place; and providing medical training to shelter staff and animal services officers.
Minimum qualifications include:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited college or university
- One year of shelter medicine in a municipal animal shelter or humane organization
- Must currently be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas
- Have current DEA certificate
Schedule is eight hour shifts Monday through Friday with some flexibility and hours may include evenings and weekends. A résumé must be submitted with application.
PAY GRADE GG34 / FULL PAY RANGE $10,676 - $15,050 PER MONTH
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect.
THOSE WHOSE DATE OF HIRE (START DATE) IS FEBRUARY 19, 2023 THROUGH JULY 31, 2024, ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A HIRING INCENTIVE!
- Individuals hired into this position will receive $1,666 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
- Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $1,667 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
- Employees that successfully complete one year of employment without documented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $1,667.
- The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $5,000.
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