Animal Services Veterinarian

Job Description:

Animal Services Veterinarian

Description

Summary

Salary: $150,000 - Depending on Qualifications
Eligible for a $12,500 Hiring Incentive

THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
A detail-oriented candidate with experience in medical processes and procedures, especially animal spaying and neutering. If you have the desire to help improve the quality of life and the successful live release of shelter animals through medical intervention, please apply!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree
• Two years of clinical experience as a veterinarian, preferably in a shelter environment

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:

• Texas Driver's License
• Licensed by The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to practice Veterinary Medicine in Texas

Required after hire:

• USDA and DEA License is required within one year

Hours:

• Monday - Friday
  • Will include on-call, various hours, and flexibility.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the City Animal Shelter; manages a diverse collection of animals by providing professional veterinary care.
DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations.
• Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter.
• Meets with animal care staff to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures.
• Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter.
• Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals.
• Develops, coordinates and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis and nutrition programs.
• Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interprets concerns, defines desired results and determines scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects.
• Prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills, and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
• Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies.
• Works with the Animal Shelter leadership in Budget planning.
• Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!

Chance to do work you are passionate about Job Security Desire to give back

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