Veterinarian

City of Fort Worth; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth is hiring a Veterinarian to provide medical oversight for shelter animals and support those in foster care. You will develop treatment plans, perform surgeries as needed, and ensure compliance with animal welfare standards.

This role requires a DVM, Texas license, and a commitment to high-quality veterinary care, disease prevention, and adopting outcomes. Evening or weekend work may be required, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must hold a valid Texas veterinary license.
• Ability to pass drug screen and physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee veterinary medical care for shelter animals on site.
• Provide medical oversight for animals in foster care and during transfers.
• Mentor veterinary technicians to ensure high-quality animal care.

Skills

Bilingual Skills

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Pay Range

$53.75 - $69.87/hr. | $111,791 - $145,328 annual compensation

Job Posting Closing on

Friday, November 27, 2026

Workdays & Hours

Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include

• 11 Paid Holidays


• Medical


• Dental


• Vision


• Paid Time Off


• Pension Plan


• Professional Development Opportunities

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

A Veterinarian position is available with the City of Fort Worth Animal Care and Control Code Compliance division. The City of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department is seeking a dedicated, compassionate, and skilled Veterinarian to support the medical care and overall welfare of animals in our care.

This position will play a vital role in providing veterinary medical oversight for shelter animals on site as well as supporting those in foster. The ideal candidate will be committed to high-quality veterinary care, disease prevention and improving outcomes for animals awaiting adoption, foster placement, or transfer to partner organizations

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)


• Must possess and maintain a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas, in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations


• Must pass Drug Screen and Physical

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Skills


• Experience in shelter medicine, high-volume veterinary practice, municipal animal services, or animal welfare organizations


• Ability to obtain Global Vet Link certification for health certification to assist with pets leaving across state lines


• Knowledge of veterinary medicine principles and practices, including animal examination, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, vaccination protocols, and disease management.


• Knowledge of animal welfare standards, infectious disease prevention, zoonotic disease risks, and safe animal handling practices


• Experience performing spay/neuter procedures and other routine veterinary surgical procedures


• Ability to assess animal health and develop appropriate treatment plans for animals with a variety of medical conditions.

The Veterinarian Job Responsibilities Include

• Developing and implementing treatment plans, procedures and protocols


• Performing medically relevant and appropriate surgical procedures


• Coaching, developing and mentoring veterinary technician staff to ensure needs of animals are met


• Ensure compliance with controlled substance regulations and procedures both federally, state-wide and organization wide

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting; depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dusts, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting and intense noises. May also include exposure to infectious diseases from daily contact with exotic and domestic animals including bacterial, fungal, parasitic and viral pathogens and exposure to hazardous chemicals including anesthetic gases, pesticides, toxic and lethal drugs; etc

Medium work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects

Conditions of Employment

The City of Fort Worth is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of the City to recruit, hire, train and promote a diverse workforce without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or another non-merit factor.

The City of Fort Worth is committed to full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be considered if they have more relevant work experience than the position requires. Those selected for employment will be required to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal background check, drug screen, education verification, etc. criminal convictions will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Employees are paid by direct deposit only.