Veterinarian

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 7,513,000 - 9,767,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating?

18 days paid time off per year

Longevity bonus

Low-cost medical, dental, vision

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

LE Work-Life balance

Job summary

Orange County Government is seeking a Veterinarian to perform spay/neuter surgeries and oversee medical care for animals in Orange County Animal Services. The role supports the clinic with pre/post-operative care, treatment decisions, and welfare improvements for sheltered animals.

The position requires a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a Florida Veterinary License, with duties including medical guidance, staff education, and public outreach.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.
• Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals brought into Orange County Animal Services Spa/Neuter Clinic.
• Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.
• Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
• Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel to upgrade skill levels.
• Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed to include public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.
• Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods of time, walks through kennel section and examines, restrains and treats animals.

Skills

Veterinary surgery

Clinical diagnosis

Animal care

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Florida Veterinary License

Tools

Veterinary equipment

Job description

Overview

At Orange County Government, we are proud to serve the public with integrity, honesty, fairness, and professionalism. We develop innovative policies and services that impact Central Florida and shape the future of our community. We believe in hiring the very best. Our workplace experience sets us apart and makes us a great place to work. Our goal is to create an environment of exceptional organizational values, customer service standards, and employee satisfaction. Orange County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and services to all individuals.

Job Description

General Functions

Performs spay/neuter surgeries and oversees all medical examinations and treatments of animals impounded by Orange County Animal Services.

Representative Duties/Assignments

• Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.
• Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals brought into Orange County Animal Services Spa/Neuter Clinic.
• Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.
• Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
• Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel in order to upgrade skill levels.
• Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed to include public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.
• Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods of time, walks through kennel section and examines, restrains and treats animals.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.

Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.

Application Deadline

Open Date: 10/07/2026

Close Date

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 025 - From $54.54 to $70.90

FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays and up to 2 floating holidays annually.
• 18 days paid time off per year.
• Longevity bonus based on years of service.
• 6 days of paid TERM (sick) time annually.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, additional life insurance.
• Free basic life, long term disability, and employee assistance for all the family members effective on day one.
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System.
• Employee assistance program includes multiple free one on one sessions with licensed counselors and online tools for legal advice, financial planning, personal life balance, etc.
• Free access to Wellworks gyms and Orange County Recreation Centers.
• Free onsite wellness coaching, including dietician and nurse.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Earn service time to forgive student loans.

Disclaimer: Benefits may vary for employees under collective bargaining agreements.

For more information on Benefits visit - https://www.ocfl.net/EmploymentVolunteerism/EmployeeBenefits.aspx

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting.

If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.

Address

This position is located at Orange County Animal Services located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Selected candidates will be required to provide employment references and will be required to complete a pre-employment drug, physical and background check.