Animal Services Veterinarian

Salary: See Position Description
Location : Waco, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-01426
Department: POLICE
Division:Animal Services
Opening Date: 11/02/2023
Summary
Salary: $150,000 - Depending on Qualifications
Eligible for a $12,500 Hiring Incentive
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

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
• Must possess a valid Driver's License.
• Licensed by The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to practice Veterinary Medicine in Texas.
• United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) License within one year of hire.
• Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License within one year of hire.

Preferred:

• Two years of clinical experience as a veterinarian.

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 that includes preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage, and general medical and basic surgical treatments.
DUTIES OF POSITION:

• Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent the 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.
• Supervises, prioritizes, and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills; conducts performance evaluations; regularly meets with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
• Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies.
• Work with the Animal Shelter Manager in Budget planning.
• Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural, and policy improvements.

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.
01
Do you have a Valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02
This position requires graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) OR a Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) Degree. Please choose what type of Veterinarian degree you have obtained.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
• Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD)
• I do not hold a Veterinarian Degree from an accredited college or university.

03
This position requires you to submit a copy of your Unofficial Transcript(s) showing that you have obtained the required degree for the position. Did you attach a copy of your transcript?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have two (2) years of clinical experience as a Veterinarian? If yes, please include all related experience within your work history.

• Yes
• No

05
Are you currently Licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)? (These licenses are not required at the time of hire, but are required within one year)

• I am not Licensed by the DEA or USDA
• I am only Licensed by the DEA
• I am only Licensed by the USDA
• Yes, I am Licensed by both the DEA and USDA

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