Unclassified Professional Veterinarian
| Salary: |
$29.56 - $47.36 Hourly $61,492.91 - $98,508.38 Annually |
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| Graduation
from an accredited school of veterinary medicine. Must be licensed to
practice veterinary medicine in the State of Florida. Requires the
successful completion of a criminal history background investigation
prior to employment. Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum
education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status.
Temporary position with no benefits and no rights to permanent employment. |
| Position Summary: |
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| This is highly
responsible professional work supervising and providing medical care and
treatment to sheltered animals in the Veterinary Services unit of the
Animal Services Division in the Department of Public Works. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for providing veterinary services including a broad variety of clinical and laboratory activities. Exercises medical judgement and skill in the independent performance of duties for the care and treatment of animals within the shelter. Supervision is exercised over clinic subordinates assisting in routine details. Work is performed in accordance with County ordinances and other applicable legislation. Work is performed under the direction of the Animal Services Director and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and observation of results achieved. |
| Examples of Duties: |
| ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation. Provides medical and surgical care, treatment and sterilizations to sheltered animals. Provides medical examinations and sterilizations to animals adopted under contractual agreement with Gainesville Pet Rescue (GPR) or other rescue groups. Provides sterilizations for pets of citizens participating in the low-income and low-cost spay/neuter programs. Provides qualified testimony and documentation in court concerning cases of neglect and cruelty, as enforced by Animal Services Officers in accordance with County ordinance and State Statutes. Counsels citizens who adopt pets on post operative care. Trains staff on prevention of canine, feline and zoonotic diseases. Participates in the continuing education of senior students at the College of Veterinary Medicine in the cooperative externship program with the University of Florida. Stays current on the latest procedures and developments regarding the handling, care and disposal of animals. Performs decapitation of animals that are submitted for rabies testing. Maintains medical inventory and offers qualified expertise on the appropriate selection of medical supplies. Reviews and makes recommendations to the director concerning animal care and regulations program policies, procedures, and activities; prepares periodic evaluative reports on veterinary services. Responds to verbal and written inquiries from the public regarding Animal Shelter services. Develops programs designed to inform the citizens of Alachua County about the proper care and handling of animals. Provides technical advice and assistance to citizens as requested. Performs related work as required. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Thorough knowledge of veterinary medicine and medical practices of veterinary services. Thorough knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of a variety of animal diseases and injuries. Thorough knowledge of the operation of laboratory equipment, use of drugs, and related supplies for an animal facility. Considerable knowledge of the policies, procedures and laws pertaining to animal services operations. Ability to supervise and organize the work of staff, develop staff, and effectively appraise employee performance. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including public speaking and the preparation of written reports. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, other departments and the general public. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands or arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet, humid conditions (non-weather), and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. |