What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian, (A262931-4), 216, Animal Control position at City of Laredo?
Salary: Negotiable depending on qualifications and experience
The City of Laredo is seeking a Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical care and oversight for animals within the shelter. This role will perform daily rounds of examinations, diagnose, treatment, sterilization, and monitoring of both healthy and ill animals; develops appropriate treatment plans. The Veterinarian will maintain accurate medical records and support the creation and implementation of shelter Standard Operating Procedures that promote best practices and overall population health. The position is also responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and professional standards related to veterinary medicine, drug control, clinic operations, and humane animal care and handling.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Skills and Abilities:
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Seldom
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Seldom
Position will require the employee to travel
Never
Required Licenses Or Certifications
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.
The City of Laredo is seeking a Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical care and oversight for animals within the shelter. This role will perform daily rounds of examinations, diagnose, treatment, sterilization, and monitoring of both healthy and ill animals; develops appropriate treatment plans. The Veterinarian will maintain accurate medical records and support the creation and implementation of shelter Standard Operating Procedures that promote best practices and overall population health. The position is also responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and professional standards related to veterinary medicine, drug control, clinic operations, and humane animal care and handling.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Conducts spay and neuter surgeries for shelter population and Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return (TNVR) cats.
- Provides daily rounds, examination, and treatment of medical and behavior health of all shelter animals through a population management lens.
- Provides large population management and individual treatment plan as it relates to population and resources.
- Provides pharmaceutical treatment of animals.
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation of animal medical records.
- Maintains reports and documentation regarding reports of animal cruelty, which includes examinations.
- Develop and implement shelter Standard Operating Procedures promoting best practices.
- Provides education and guidance to the community and internal staff on the proper care, handling, and wellbeing of fostered and adopted animals.
- Attends advisory and City Council meetings as required and may deliver presentations on matters related to the division’s operations and/or areas of expertise.
- Collaborates effectively with rescue groups, demonstrating a thorough understanding of their operations and partnership needs.
- Navigates the complexities of working with out-of-state agencies, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and maintaining effective communication.
- Works closely with the Legal Department to address regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters relevant to shelter operations and animal welfare.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to develop documentation for accurate statistics.
- Ability to utilize documentation in specific computer software.
- Ability to identify staff opportunities.
- Ability to address questions from volunteers, fosters, or public.
- Ability to attend advisory and council meetings.
- Ability to understand the workings of rescue groups.
- Ability to understand the complexities of working with out of state agencies.
- Ability to understand working with the legal department.
- Ability to hold classes for public.
- Ability to develop staff education.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain good planning and organizational skills.
- Ability to take and follow directions from supervisor.
- Ability to give directions to and gain compliance from assigned staff.
- Ability to perform strenuous work and routine work.
- Ability to maintain a valid Texas Driver License and a good driving record.
- Ability to project a positive and professional image of the City of Laredo.
- Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in the English language and orally in the Spanish language.
- Ability to comply with all City of Laredo's policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain good health and physical condition sufficient to permit the full performance of the duties of this position.
- Knowledge of complex medical procedures.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical therapy.
- Knowledge of high volume spay and neuter.
- Knowledge of clear documentation.
- Knowledge of large population management.
- Knowledge of individual treatment plan as it relates to population and resources.
- Knowledge of cruelty examination.
- Knowledge of complex medical reports.
- Knowledge of cruelty reports and documentation.
- Knowledge of current shelter best practices.
- Knowledge of disease control in a shelter environment.
Physical Effort Requirements
Position will have the following exposures
- Office or similar indoor environment, relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards.
- Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work.
- Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Majority of work performed outside or with exposure to risk.
- Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.
Position will require the employee to work in the following types of work environments
Seldom
- Street environment (near moving traffic)
- Construction site
- Vehicles
- Warehouse environment
- Office or similar indoor environment
- Outdoor environment
- Confined space
- Other: Medical Clinic
Position will require the employee to be exposed to the following environmental elements
Seldom
- Individuals who are hostile or irate
- Individuals with known violent backgrounds
- Moving mechanical parts
- Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
- Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
- Communicable diseases
- Fumes or airborne particles
- Toxic or caustic chemicals or substances
- Loud noises (85 decibels such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, construction)
Position will require the employee to travel
Never
- International travel
- Local travel
- Regional travel
- National travel
- Graduate degree from an accredited* college or university in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- At least three (3) years of experience as veterinarian
- At least one (1) year of experience specializing in shelter medicine.
- Council of Higher Education Accreditation (C.H.E.A.)
Required Licenses Or Certifications
- Licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Texas by the State of Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.
- Valid Texas Driver License. If applicant holds an out-of-state license, a State of Texas Driver License must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Effective February 24, 1997, all selected applicants are required to undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to employment.
Effective January 7, 2008, all persons in safety-sensitive functions/positions, as per City of Laredo Drug and Alcohol Policy definition, shall be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
A person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to a selection process is requested to contact the Human Resources Department at (956) 791-7480 two days prior to the scheduled test or interview.
City of Laredo is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Pro Disabled and Veteran Employer. We welcome differences in the form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, or gender identity. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply. Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and core values.