Veterinarian, On Call

Orange County Government; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Orange County Animal Services, part of Orange County Government, seeks a veterinarian to work on a call, relief basis at the Orlando, Florida shelter. The role includes performing spay/neuter surgeries and overseeing medical care for animals in custody.

Open to candidates with a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine and a Florida Veterinary License. This position is not eligible for county benefits and may require lifting heavy loads and on-site work schedule up to 6 hours/day, four days/week.

Qualifications

• Requires Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college.
• 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 Spay/Neuter Clinic.
• Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on disposition.
• Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
• 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

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine

Florida Veterinary License

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.

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.

Orange County Animal Services is a progressive animal-welfare focused organization that enforces the Orange County Code to protect both citizens and animals. We are seeking a qualified Veterinarian to work on a call, relief basis. This position is not eligible for Orange County employee benefits. Animal Services welcomes more than 20,000 animals to our shelter each year and receives nearly 65,000 calls annually. We provide service throughout Orange County, including all municipalities. Our Field Operations group responds 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to citizens' calls regarding:

• Animal abuse and neglect
• Loose and nuisance animals
• Injured animals
• Animal bites and attacks
• Abandoned pets

Animal Services offers a variety of community-based services and programs to protect pets and people in Orange County. Our comprehensive community programs include:

• Pet adoptions
• Foster care program
• Volunteer program
• Community outreach & education
• Trap, Neuter, and Release

This position performs spay/neuter surgeries and oversees all medical examinations and treatments of animals impounded by Orange County Animal Services. The work schedule for this position could be up to 6 hours a day 4 days a week.

Job Description

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 Spay/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 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: 08/01/2026
Close Date:
This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Salary Information

Pay Grade: 420 - From $39.54 to $79.77
FLSA Status:
Placement based on Education and Experience

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 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 the Orange County Animal Shelter located in Orlando, Florida

Notes

Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete the pre-employment drug, physical and background check.