Veterinarian

jacksonville.gov; Jacksonville, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Jacksonville seeks a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join the Animal Care & Protective Services team. The Veterinarian will examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop treatment plans for emergencies, perform surgeries, and monitor housed animals.

The role requires DEA licensure within six months, a Florida license in good standing, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shelter. Strong communication with owners, staff, and volunteers is essential.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution.
• Florida license in good standing during employment.
• DEA licensure required within six months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Examine and triage animals entering the facility.
• Develop and oversee treatment plans for emergency or ongoing care.
• Perform surgeries and monitor health of housed animals.
• Advise the Chief and other managers in veterinary medicine.
• Perform necropsies/forensic exams and testify as needed.
• Stay informed on medical literature to review procedures.
• Communicate effectively with pet owners, staff and volunteers.
• Be available for after-hours assistance for critical cases.

Skills

High-volume surgeries

Surgical proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Florida veterinary license

Job description

Annual Salary: $ 130,000.00

This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases.

• Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries (average 35 per day)
• Ability to perform additional soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.
• Ability to deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to new incoming animals, current shelter population and the shelter’s foster population.
• Advises the Chief and other managers in areas of veterinary medicine.
• Performs and interprets results from necropsies and forensic examinations for criminal cases; and testifies to same as needed.
• Research medical literature and stays informed of most recent scientific data and recommendations to develop and review standard operating procedures within the shelter.
• Communicates effectively with pet owners, coworkers, leadership and volunteers while fostering a positive working environment that thrives on efficiency and collaboration.
• Be available for after-hours assistance for Animal Service Officers and Veterinary Technician staff as needed to advise/assist with treatment decisions for critically injured or debilitated animals.

• The Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution.
• The Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment.
• DEA Licensure will be required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
• The Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties.
• Can perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances.

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
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