Veterinarian Dallas Animal Services Civil Service

Job Summary

Provides medical care to a variety of domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve the health of the animals.

• Provides clinical and preventive care for domestic or exotic animals; performs examinations, identifies diagnosis, and determines treatment.
• Interacts, engages, and communicates with staff regarding issues associated with the health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding, diseases, and injuries of animals.
• Coordinates the administration of various aspects of animal care to effectively care for animals and control animal-related human health problems.
• Consults and collaborates with medical, dental, veterinary professionals to facilitate specialty animal care services and state and county health agencies regarding public health issues.
• Coordinates the planning of the daily activities of the veterinary function to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Orders, issues, and administers drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assists, supports, and helps manager in the development and implementation of policies which impact animal and, indirectly, human health.
• Oversees the sale of shelter animals to research institutions for compliance with city ordinance and policy directives.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

• Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals.
• Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heart worm disease, and treatment, and pharmaceuticals.
• Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws as applied to Shelter medicine.
• Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury, and disease in animals.
• Ability to handle and humanely manage various domestic or exotic animals in different health stages.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college.

• 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.

• 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.

• Spay/neuter skills.
• Basic understanding of shelter medicine.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• No Felony drug offenses.

Min $89,443 - Midpoint $111,803 - Max $134,164

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.