Veterinarian UN

Position Summary
Perform the work of a professional veterinarian providing humane veterinary, husbandry and spay/neuter care and services to a variety of animals in city-operated shelters; supervise, assign, review and participate in the work of staff responsible for humanely operating and maintaining the City's kennels; ensure quality of work and adherence to established policies and procedures; perform or assist in the performance of euthanasia and surgical procedures; oversee operations of kennel and veterinary clinic and perform the more technical and complex tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. Oversee and help management health related issues in all areas of the shelter.
**This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug/alcohol testing.

This is an unclassified at-will position.**
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (DVM) and be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of New Mexico.

Experience in the practice of veterinary medicine, public health or environmental health preferred.

Additional Requirements
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid euthanasia technician license issued by the State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department within six (6) months from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• Principles, practices and procedures of veterinary medicine including surgical procedures
• Operations, services and activities of a public kennel to include herd health knowledge and understanding
• Methods to safely induce chemical immobilization and anesthesia for the wide variety of species
• Knowledge of anesthesia monitoring equipment and use of a variety of drugs to provide induction, maintenance of anesthesia and pain control
• Knowledge of nutritional needs of a wide variety of animal species and conditions including but not limited to dogs, cats, small ruminants, equine, rabbits, common pet rodents, and pet reptiles
• Unique nutritional needs of a wide variety of animal species
• Modern office procedures, methods and equipment, including computers
• Occupational hazards and standard kennel safety practices
• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Provide proper professional health care to animals in emergency situations
• Ability to self-motivate and well developed time management skills
• Independently perform the most difficult animal care tasks in a humane, compassionate manner
• Interpret, explain and enforce veterinary related policies and procedures
• Operate a variety of animal control equipment in a humane, safe and effective manner
• Perform humane animal euthanasia
• Interact with the public promptly and effectively
• Respond appropriately to emergency situations and conditions
• Efficiency and effectively prepare clear and concise reports
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work