Veterinarian- Animal Services

Unified Government of Wyandotte County; United States; On-site; USD 71,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to lead shelter medicine in a busy high‑volume clinic. The role includes performing spay/neuter surgeries, managing population health, developing care protocols, and mentoring veterinary technicians.

Requirements include DVM/VMD, Kansas veterinary license in good standing, DEA registration for controlled substances, and at least one year in shelter or related practice.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Current Kansas veterinary license in good standing.
• DEA registration to possess, prescribe, administer controlled substances as required by law.
• Minimum of one year in shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter, community veterinary medicine, or related field.
• Demonstrated surgical proficiency.
• Knowledge of shelter medicine, population-health principles, disease control, and animal welfare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
• Ability to maintain detailed medical and administrative records and prepare professional reports.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose medical conditions and develop treatment plans for shelter animals.
• Manage high-volume clinical and surgical operations.
• Perform approximately 30 spay/neuter surgeries during peak periods when demand is high.
• Carry out routine and advanced shelter medical and surgical procedures.
• Coordinate necropsies and prepare detailed professional reports.
• Administer and oversee heartworm treatment protocols and medications.
• Develop veterinary policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Lead, train, and support veterinary technicians and clinic staff.
• Communicate with leadership, law enforcement, prosecutors, community partners, and the public.
• Prepare professional veterinary reports for administrative, regulatory, or legal proceedings.

Skills

Shelter medicine

Surgical proficiency

Leadership

Record keeping

Communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal skills

DEA registration knowledge

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD

Kansas veterinary license

DEA registration (controlled substances)

Job description

As a condition of employment all employees must pass a post offer criminal history background check, physical examination and drug screen. All employees must also submit proof of identity and employment eligibility.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable Unified Government and Kansas City, Kansas Police Department background and pre-employment requirements. Candidates may be required to complete a supplemental background questionnaire as part of the application process.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must possess:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary medical program.
• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Kansas, in good standing with the appropriate licensing authority.
• Current registrations and authorization necessary to possess, prescribe, administer, and manage controlled substances as required by Kansas and federal law, including applicable DEA registration.
• Minimum of one year of professional experience in shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter practice, community veterinary medicine, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position.
• Demonstrated surgical proficiency.
• Knowledge of shelter medicine, population-health principles, disease control, and animal welfare.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to maintain detailed medical and administrative records and prepare professional reports.
• Ability to effectively prioritize assignments and respond to changing operational demands.
• Valid driver's license.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate must demonstrate the ability to:

Diagnose medical conditions and develop appropriate treatment plans. Kansas City, Kansas 66101-3064 [phone] 700 Minnesota Ave.

• Practice high-quality shelter veterinary medicine.
• Manage a high-volume clinical and surgical environment.
• Perform approximately 30 spay/neuter surgeries during designated high-volume surgical days when operational demand is present and patient safety permits.
• Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures appropriate to shelter medicine.
• Perform or coordinate necropsies and prepare detailed professional reports.
• Administer and oversee heartworm treatment protocols.
• Develop veterinary policies, protocols, and standards of care.
• Manage shelter population health and infectious-disease concerns.
• Develop strategies that improve animal welfare and positive outcomes.
• Lead, train, and support veterinary technicians and clinic personnel.
• Develop and manage community veterinary programs.
• Communicate effectively with employees, leadership, law enforcement personnel, prosecutors, community partners, and members of the public.
• Prepare professional veterinary reports suitable for administrative, regulatory, or criminal proceedings.
• Provide professional courtroom testimony when required.
• Maintain accurate pharmaceutical and controlled-substance records.
• Effectively prioritize multiple competing responsibilities.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in high-stress or time-sensitive situations.
• Work effectively with a variety of domestic animals and other species encountered through Animal Services operations.

$34.21 - 53.43 per hour

The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values an inclusive workforce.

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