Veterinarian
Manages the operation of the city's animal shelter medical facility; provides medical care for all animals brought to the shelter; performs spay/neuter surgeries; performs well check examinations; and supervises assigned personnel.
Examples of Duties
Performs surgeries and procedures such as, but not limited to: spays/neuters, dental extractions, and other procedures to help make an animal healthy, pain-free and more adoptable. Performs and/or supervises well checks of all intake animals. Diagnoses animal injuries and illnesses and determines the best course of treatment. Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Assumes the duties of the Animal Services Manager in his/her absence. Provides assistance in administering and monitoring assigned budgets. Provides input in the development of department goals and objectives that contribute to the mission of Animal Services. Prepares, reviews, and maintains a variety of animal health records, logs, and reports to identify future trends relating to animal health issues. Maintains a permanent medical record system for all animals regarding animal health, treatment, medical history, and controlled substances used. Purchases DEA controlled substances and other medications required for surgery or medical treatment of animals. Calculates dosages and administers inoculations and other medical treatments as required. Ensures compliance with Federal and State license regulations in the application of drugs for euthanasia, Class 2 Legend Drugs and maintains records required by Federal and State regulations and policies. Performs euthanasia as necessary and/or assists or directs the performance of euthanasia as well as providing continuing education to shelter staff in humane euthanasia practices and procedures. Provides guidance to staff members when making euthanasia decisions. Promotes better animal husbandry and organizational image through example, education and monitoring. Develops relationships with community veterinarians and participates in the City/County Emergency Disaster Response Team. Provides shelter staff and volunteers with training in proper gender evaluation, age, physical condition, breed, basic behavior and basic signs of illness. Organizes and develops vaccine clinics, microchipping clinics, and educational programs for staff, volunteers and the public and participates in special events as assigned. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and training sessions to remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in veterinary medicine. Prepares and presents internal and external seminars on topics related to animal health issues. Interprets, applies, and explains Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and ordinances. Performs other related duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Requirements
Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited College or University. Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License. Must be licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Texas. Ability to issue Health Certificates. Must have the applicable State and federal permits to acquire and use Class II drugs or the ability to obtain at the time of employment.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
Exposure to noise, heat and cold, outdoor weather, and some work-related chemicals is required. Work is performed primarily in a clinic/animal shelter and/or office environment under pressure and requires the ability to quickly adjust to changing priorities and demands. Work may be performed both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions during both daylight and after dark. Frequent exposure to aggressive animals. Frequent exposure to hazards from sharps such as syringe needles, glass slides, and other materials. Frequent exposure to loud noises, parasites, infectious diseases, feces, urine, vomit, blood, odors, and various cleaning solutions and other potentially hazardous chemicals such as chemotherapeutic agents and inhaled anesthetics. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to walk for sustained periods of time, lift/carry up to 30 pounds frequently from floor level to waist height, and up to 50 pounds occasionally, without assistance, and to sit/stand for sustained periods of time of up to approximately 45 minutes. Travel by various modes of private and commercial transportation within the region may be required.
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