Relief Veterinarian

Are you a passionate veterinarian looking to make a meaningful impact—on your schedule? Lee County Domestic Animal Services is seeking a skilled On-Call Relief Veterinarian to provide essential, compassionate care to shelter animals while enjoying the flexibility of per diem work. Whether you're supplementing your current practice, easing into retirement, or exploring shelter medicine, this is your opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values your time, talent, and dedication.

Why Join Us as a Relief Veterinarian?

At Lee County Domestic Animal Services, we combine public service with high-quality animal care in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. As an on-call relief veterinarian, you’ll step in during staff absences, high-volume days, or emergent needs—making a tangible difference when it matters most.

Our facility includes:

• State-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic equipment, including dental and radiology tools
• Fully equipped treatment and exam rooms, wet tables, and a dedicated surgical suite
• Robust pharmacy and computerized medical records
• A highly trained, compassionate veterinary technician team
• An organized, efficient shelter committed to best practices in animal care

Duties and Responsibilities

Your Impact

In this flexible relief role, your contributions may include:

• Conducting medical evaluations and triage for new arrivals and in-shelter animals
• Providing urgent care and stabilizing emergency cases
• Performing surgical and dental procedures as needed
• Collaborating on treatment plans with staff veterinarians and leadership
• Ensuring adherence to shelter medicine protocols and public health standards
• Supporting cruelty or neglect investigations through medical documentation

Education, Experience, Licensing

Qualifications:To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)or equivalent from an accredited veterinary institution recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Active Florida Veterinarian Licensein good standing at the time of hire
• USDA Category I license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• Ability to obtain aFederal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental Information

Status: On-call, relief-based scheduling

Hours: As needed, typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; may include occasional after-hours availability for emergency consultation

Location: Lee County Domestic Animal Services, Fort Myers, FL

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.