Veterinarian

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.

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