Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - 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.
Licenses or Certifications: Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.
Notes to Applicants
Who Are We? Austin Animal Center‘s 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.
Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits, such as medical, paid leave time, a great retirement plan, training opportunities and more! Click
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What’s the Job? The work schedule is
FLEXIBLE .
The temporary veterinarian has a passion for our mission and is firmly committed to the philosophy of saving lives through positive outcomes: open adoption, fostering, behavior management, and enrichment for all sheltered animals. You are currently licensed as a Texas Veterinarian and have experience providing veterinary services in an open-access, fast-paced shelter environment or working in a high-volume rescue organization.
This person will work with our team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff/volunteers in providing the most effective medical care to our shelter animals by ensuring that they receive prompt and proper medical care and continued monitoring for individual health and welfare. H/She will participate in all aspects of healthcare for shelter animals, including evaluation, diagnosis, disease prevention, vaccinations, testing, treatments, and spay/neuter.
Regarding Your Application: - A résumé is required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers.
- A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
If you are selected to interview: - Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
If you are selected for hire: - You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses.
- A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted.
Additional Information: - Austin Public Health/Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH / ASO worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
- This position requires travel during the workday.
Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days Pay Range
$95 per hour
Hours
Days and hours may vary to include weekends and holidays. This is a relief veterinarian position, and the work hours will be 20 or less per week.
Austin Animal Center staff are considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays, and days when other City departments are closed.
Job Close Date 06/03/2024 Type of Posting External Department Animal Services Regular/Temporary Temporary Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A 78702 Preferred Qualifications
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.
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.
1. Prevents and controls animal diseases through examination of all domestic and wild animals involved in bites to humans for possible infection Performs duties as required under State of Texas Health and Safety code, including acting as Rabies Authority for Travis County, TX.
2. Performs duties as required under State of Texas Health and Safety code, including acting as Rabies Authority for Travis County, TX.
3. Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals.
4. Responsible for compliance with all shelter policies and local, state and federal regulations.
5. Accurately maintain all required records in the shelter’s database in a timely manner.
6. Contribute to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
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.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires 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. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
* Please describe your medical and/or surgical experience with animals in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter setting.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you in good standing with the DEA for controlled substances?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter
