Temporary Help-Veterinarian (Dallas Animal Services [DAS Dept.], Non-Civil Service)

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Job Summary

Job Profile Summary

Provides medical care to a variety of domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve the health of the animals.

Job Description

Overview

The Veterinarian provides and performs various medica care to a variety of domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve the health and well being of the animals.

Essential Functions

1 Provides clinical and preventive care for domestic or exotic animals; performs examinations, identifies diagnosis, and determines treatment.

2 Interacts, engages, and communicates with staff pertaining to issues associated with the health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding and diseases, and injuries to keep all parties informed of the status of animals.

3 Coordinates the administration of various aspects of animal care to effectively care for animals and control animal-related human health problems.

4 Consults and collaborates with medical, dental, veterinary professionals to facilitate specialty animal care services and state and county health agencies regarding public health issues.

5 Coordinates the planning of the daily activities of the veterinary function to ensure efficient and effective operation.

6 Orders, issues, and administers drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.

7 Assists, supports, and helps manager in the development and implementation of policies which impact animal and, indirectly, human health.

8 Oversees the sale of shelter animals to research institutions for compliance with city ordinance and policy directives.

9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college.

Equivalencies

Licenses and Certifications

Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1 Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals.

2 Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heart worm disease

and treatment, and pharmaceuticals.

3 Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws as applied to Shelter medicine.

4 Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury, and disease in animals.

5 Ability to handle and humanely manage various domestic or exotic animals in different health stages.

6 Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports.

7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

8 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

9 Ability to supervise the work of others.

Salary Range

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.