Veterinarian
Pinellas County, FL - Largo, FL
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How would you like a rewarding career in the animal care field where you can make a real difference? If you answered yes, Animal Services may the place for you. Come be a part of a rewarding and fun work environment. We are a state of the art facility that takes great pride in the work we do. We care for over 12,000 animals a year and have one of the best adoption programs around. We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate individual to join our team. What Would You Do? * Assists in the supervision of clinic staff. May review payroll records and schedules, providing input for performance evaluations, and recommending the hiring, termination and promotion of staff. * Reviews complaints of violations and inspections on complaints of the animal control ordinance. * Responsible for assuring the enforcement and interpretation of the ordinance. * Appears as an expert witness in court cases, coordinating closely with the County Attorney's office. * Assists the Senior Veterinarian in the shelter operations involving impoundment, redemption and disposal of animals, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and departmental procedures. * Provides back up for the ordering, safekeeping and use of all controlled drugs used in the treatment of animals; maintains complete and accurate records. * Spays, neuters, and inoculates adult and juvenile animals in accordance with established laws and policies. * Examines and treats impounded and adopted animals; assists with the separation of diseased animals for treatment or other disposition; issues certificates containing status of health for animals adopted. * Assures that all impounded animals are kept comfortably in an environment that is as disease free as possible. * Performs emergency treatment and surgery upon injured and diseased animals. * Performs and interprets laboratory tests for parasitic conditions, diseases and injuries; operates x-ray equipment. * Performs and directs the necessary euthanasia of impounded animals according to established laws and policies. * Assists Senior Veterinarian in the development of training and accompanying manuals in appropriate animal medical care for Veterinary Technicians and other personnel. * Monitors and responds to impounded animals with potentially dangerous diseases that may affect animal or human populations. * Provides assistance in the examination and review of animal cases that are subject to animal cruelty investigations; serves as an expert court witness as necessary. * Acts as liaison with veterinarians in private practice; seeks their support and cooperation for various department projects and activities. * Confers and cooperates with animal humane and civic organizations in the community; makes presentations to organizations concerning veterinary care. * Performs related duties as required and fulfills the essential functions of the Senior Veterinarian in their absence due to vacations or other leave. What Do You Need To Have? * Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine, possession of a Florida State Veterinary license at time of hire and 2 years of experience in the treatment and care of animals that includes supervision or supervisory training; * An equivalent combination of training, education, and/or experience. * Assignment to work a variety of work schedules including compulsory work periods in special, emergency, and/or disaster situations. * Assignment to be on call for Medical Technicians, Animal Control Officers and Emergency Clinics Highly Desirable * Familiarity with Work & Excel. * Ability to utilize Windows based software. * Previous animal handling experience. May Also Require * Must be eligible to obtain a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration License. * Other highly desirable knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials relevant to a position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Knowledge of veterinary medicine and the treatment and care of animals; * Knowledge of health, related laws, and regulations as they relate to veterinarian science services; * Knowledge of the County Animal Control Ordinance, State Statutes, and Federal Regulations; * Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures; * Knowledge of employee and public safety measures and procedures; * Knowledge of veterinary medicine and the treatment and care of animals; * Knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of animal diseases and injuries; * Ability to act independently in achieving and executing the goals of Animal Services; * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, county, municipal, and state agencies, and the general public; * Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of a staff engaged in animal services activities in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; * Ability to properly enforce the Animal Control Ordinance firmly, tactfully, and impartially; * Ability to supervise records maintenance and to prepare and submit reports; * Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing. Why choose Pinellas County? Our benefits rank among the top in the area! We are dedicated to offering employees a multitude of comprehensive and competitive benefits including, but not limited to: * Medical coverage at a low cost * Benefits package includes health, vision, prescription, dental, life insurance, disability, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options * Florida Retirement System (FRS) * Generous leave time * Wellness Program: access to county gyms 24/7 * Deferred compensation plans * To learn more, see What We Offer Want to learn more? Review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link. Veterinarian 1
Created: 2024-10-16