Veterinarian

burlesontx; Burleson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burleson City Shelter in Texas seeks a dedicated veterinarian to provide preventive, diagnostic, emergency, triage, and surgical care for a diverse shelter population. The role includes maintaining medical records and complying with city requirements.

The candidate should have a DVM from an AVMA-accredited college and ideally one year of clinical veterinary experience, plus valid Texas licenses and USDA/DEA credentials.

Qualifications

• DVM from AVMA-accredited college.
• One year of clinical veterinary experience preferred.
• Valid Texas driver license.
• Current Texas veterinary license.
• USDA License.
• DEA license and/or Controlled Substance Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive, diagnostic, emergency, triage and general surgical care for shelter animals.
• Complete required administrative documentation related to veterinary care.

Skills

Clinical veterinary skills

Emergency care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of a diverse group of animals in the city shelter by providing veterinary care that includes preventive care, diagnostic procedures, emergency care, triage, and general basic medical and surgical treatments in compliance with regulatory and city requirements as applicable. This position also completes required administrative documentation and tasks related to veterinary care.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) Degree.
• One year of clinical experience practicing as a veterinarian is preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• Valid Texas driver license with good driving record.
• Current license in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.
• Current United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) License.
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License and/or Controlled Substance Registration Certification.