What are the responsibilities and job description for the DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE position at Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, LA?
Salary : $153,220.00 Annually
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 2025-00017
Department : Animal Services
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025
Closing Date : 4 / 8 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Summary
This is the fifth of five levels in the Animal Care Series.
This position is a public health and safety position involving the responsibility of the practitioner to protect the citizens of the community from the spread of rabies as well as maintain the health & well-being of the animals entering the Animal Services shelter.
Examples of Duties
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)
- Oversee and monitor the health of shelter animals and provide veterinary expertise in accordance with professional training as well as Animal Services policies and procedures.
- Perform spay & neuter surgeries, health checks & evaluations on injured or harmed animals. May also advise on euthanasia decisions.
- Provide leadership, training, direction for medical care & surgical care of adoption animals and shelter animals.
- Counsel current & potential pet owners about sanitary measures, feeding, and the importance of regular, routine veterinary care.
- Assist the Director in establishing and maintaining all health-related protocols to maximize animal placement and minimize shelter diseases and euthanasia for adoptable and owned animals.
- Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, citizens & area veterinarians in order to maintain a positive and professional image.
- Participation in annual rabies clinics and other public relations activities.
- Ability to function as the sole Veterinarian on staff.
- Respond to questions from staff regarding injuries relating to animal cruelty and other investigations which may include receiving phone calls afterhours & on weekends.
- Provide professional documentation regarding the condition, health or status of animals in cruelty investigations or other investigations.
- Staying abreast on the latest technology & advancements in Veterinary field to ensure that we continue to provide quality care to the animals entering the shelter.
- May be asked to provide guidance to kennel staff on cleaning, feeding & other methods in an effort to prevent the spread of disease.
- Responsible for ordering shelter medications as needed.
- Perform related work, as required and any other duties as deemed necessary by the Director.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports directly to the Director of Animal Services. Required to provide supervision to Animal Services employees when performing duties directly related to veterinary operations or tasks.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV) degree from an accredited college or university, proficient in spay and neuter surgeries and meets state requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience to satisfy the minimum requirements for the position.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement.
License to Practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Louisiana.
State and / or Federal Licenses or Permits to maintain, dispense, & prescribe drugs & medications.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ENVIRONMENT
UNIFORM
An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
NOTE
The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.
WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following :
Full-time
Temporary
Rotating shifts
12-hour shifts
4 / 10s
9 / 80s
5 / 8s
VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS
Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire :
New Year's Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mardi Gras Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & Friday after
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
One (1) Personal Day
RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.
Employee can purchase term additional Life / AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life / AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS
Dell Computers
Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless
Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint
Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T
Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD
630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C
Lake Charles
337) 478-0808
lakecharles@myphonemd.net
Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone
3467 Nelson Road
Lake Charles
337) 564-6997
www.fixmyphone.com
Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Required Question
Salary : $153,220
