Veterinarian, On Call

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction.

Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Orange County Animal Services is a progressive animal‑welfare focused organization that enforces the Orange County Code to protect both citizens and animals. We welcome more than 20,000 animals to our shelter each year and receive nearly 65,000 calls annually. The Field Operations group responds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to citizens’ calls regarding animal abuse, neglect, loose and nuisance animals, injured animals, animal bites and attacks, and abandoned pets.

Additional community‑based services include pet adoptions, foster care, volunteer program, community outreach and education, and trap‑neuter‑release.

• Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.
• Oversees pre‑ and post‑operative care of animals brought into the clinic.
• Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.
• Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
• Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed, including public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.
• Lifts/carries a minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods, walks through kennel sections and examines, restrains and treats animals.

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.
• Florida Veterinary License to practice.

Pay Grade: 420 – From $39.54 to $79.77

FLSA Status:
Placement based on Education and Experience

Veterans Preference:
Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must provide required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas accredited by a United States Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. For foreign education, degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a recognized credential evaluation service.

This position is located at the Orange County Animal Shelter in Orlando, Florida.

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre‑employment drug, physical and background check.