Salary : $89,442.77 – $111,803.46 Annually
Location : West Dallas, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 12413-DAS-03
Department: Dallas Animal Services
* Org (REQUIRED): 3575 DAS Medical
Opening Date: 08/26/2023
Closing Date: 9/23/2023 11:59 PM Central
Position Purpose
The Veterinarian provides and performs various medica care to a variety of domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve the health and well being of the animals.
Dallas Animal Services (DAS), one of the largest municipal animal shelters in the country. Our veterinarians see a wide range of domestic animals and provide examinations, diagnoses, and treatments of animals in the care of DAS. Our number one goal is to become the leading shelter in America, so we must continue to grow and expand the medical care and the treatments we provide for the pets in our care. To help reach this goal are looking for doctors with a passion to provide homeless pets the best medical care in the country.
The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications. In addition to the base starting pay, this position is eligible for $3,900/year (Veterinarian License Incentive Pay) and UP TO $5,000 quarterly spay/neuter requirement incentive pay.
Essential Functions
1 Provides clinical and preventive care for domestic or exotic animals; performs examinations, identifies diagnosis, and determines treatment.
2 Interacts, engages, and communicates with staff pertaining to issues associated with the health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding and diseases, and injuries to keep all parties informed of the status of animals.
3 Coordinates the administration of various aspects of animal care to effectively care for animals and control animal-related human health problems.
4 Consults and collaborates with medical, dental, veterinary professionals to facilitate specialty animal care services and state and county health agencies regarding public health issues.
5 Coordinates the planning of the daily activities of the veterinary function to ensure efficient and effective operation.
6 Orders, issues, and administers drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
7 Assists, supports, and helps manager in the development and implementation of policies which impact animal and, indirectly, human health.
8 Oversees the sale of shelter animals to research institutions for compliance with city ordinance and policy directives.
9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION:
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college.
EQUIVALENCY(IES):
- Candidates who are in the final semester of an AVMA accredited program and have a preliminary Veterinary license in good standing can be qualified contingent upon receipt of Degree. (Degree must be completed prior to date of hire.)
- An active Veterinary license from the State of Texas will meet the education and Veterinary license requirements.
LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):
- Must obtain Veterinary license in the State of Texas within the probationary period.
- Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) within the probationary period.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and good driving record.
OTHER REQUIREMENT(S):
- Spay/neuter skills.
- Basic understanding of shelter medicine.
- Effective oral/written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- No Felony drug offenses
PREFERENCE(S):
- Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals.
- Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury and disease in animals.
- Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain an effective rapport with all levels of management, city officials, vendors, other government agencies, other employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise the work of others.
- Current license to practice veterinary medicine in Texas and controlled substances registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
- Two (2) years veterinary experience preferred.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
1 Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals.
2 Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heart worm disease and treatment, and pharmaceuticals.
3 Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws as applied to Shelter medicine.
4 Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury, and disease in animals.
5 Ability to handle and humanely manage various domestic or exotic animals in different health stages.
6 Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports.
7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
8 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
9 Ability to supervise the work of others.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
To view the employee benefits offered by the City of Dallas
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In the questions that follow, you will be asked about your education, work history and/or current certifications and licenses. Answers given in this supplemental questionnaire must be able to be verified with the information provided in the Education, Work History and/or Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.Information submitted on attached documents (resumes, cover letters, etc.) WILL NOT be used to determine eligibility for this position.If you have NOT completed the application requirements, please return to the application and complete the appropriate section(s) before submitting.
- I have read and understand the above statement
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Do you have a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association)?
- YES
- NO
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How many years of veterinary experience do you have?
- None
- Less than one year
- One year to less than two years
- Two years or more
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Do you have a current valid Veterinary license from the State of Texas?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a current valid driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a valid current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5)?
- Yes
- No
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Are you in the final semester of an AVMA accredited program and have a preliminary Veterinary license in good standing?
- Yes
- No
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CERTIFICATE / LICENSE INFORMATION: All information regarding current certificates and/or licenses must be included in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification for this position.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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CONVICTION INFORMATION: An intensive background check will be performed during the interview process. The following are automatic disqualifiers: * Drug Felony convictions
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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Have you EVER been convicted of a drug Felony?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in a high volume spay/neuter clinic or the desire to work in this type of environment?
- Yes
- No
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Will you perform pediatric surgeries (as young as 8 weeks or 2 pounds)?
- Yes
- No
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Are you available to work various rotating on-call shifts including nights and weekends?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience in a municipal or county animal shelter?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have a basic understanding of shelter medicine?
- Yes
- No
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Do you have experience with any computerized medical record-keeping programs?
- Yes
- No
Required Question