Veterinarian (City of Austin)

7 days ago


Austin, United States City of Austin - Animal Services Office Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Purpose:
To provide veterinary medicine to shelter animals in support of the shelter’s live outcome goal.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.
  • Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

  • Prevents and controls animal diseases through examination of all shelter animals.
  • Performs duties as required under State of Texas Health and Safety code, including acting as Rabies Authority for Travis County, TX.
  • Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals.
  • Responsible for compliance with all shelter policies and local, state and federal regulations.
  • Accurately maintains all required records in the shelter’s database in a timely manner.
  • Contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of current principles and practice of veterinary medicine.
  • Skill in communicating effectively with the public.
  • Knowledge of local, state and federal animal health laws and regulations.
  • Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
  • Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
  • Knowledge of animal care and husbandry of common breeds of dogs, cat’s livestock and other animals kept as domestic pets.
  • Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
  • Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
  • Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
  • Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
  • Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
  • Skill in using computers and related software applications.
  • Ability to train others.
  • Adhere to disease management and safety protocols.

Preferred Experience:

  • Experience practicing veterinary medicine in an animal shelter environment.
  • Experience performing spay and neuter surgeries.
  • Experience handling dogs and cats of various sizes and dispositions.
  • Good standing with the DEA regarding controlled substances.
  • Able to multitask in fast paced environment and have strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work rotating Sunday shifts as needed.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.

Company DescriptionWho Are We?
Austin Animal Center is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as providing animal protection and pet resource services. We accept stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed. Our mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets. Our ultimate goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoption, foster care, or rescue partner groups.

Why work here?
If you love animals and want to make a positive impact on our community this is the place for you We at Austin Animal Center are committed to the wellbeing of animals in our community and shelter. On a daily basis, the work we do here helps hundreds of animals and people within our network.Company DescriptionWho Are We?\r
Austin Animal Center is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as providing animal protection and pet resource services. We accept stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed. Our mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets. Our ultimate goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoption, foster care, or rescue partner groups.\r
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Why work here?\r
If you love animals and want to make a positive impact on our community this is the place for you We at Austin Animal Center are committed to the wellbeing of animals in our community and shelter. On a daily basis, the work we do here helps hundreds of animals and people within our network.
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