What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Veterinarian position at City of Brenham, TX?
Summary
Under the direction of the Animal Services Manager is responsible for veterinary services for the Animal Services Department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Responsible for ensuring the overall health, treatment and diagnosis of those animals impounded at the shelter.
- Perform spay/neuter surgeries on adoptable animals.
- Evaluate quarantined animals involved in bite cases.
- Provide any necessary medical training to Animal Control Officers and shelter staff.
- Work with the Animal Services Manager to establish medical and non-medical protocols pertaining to animals entrusted to the animal shelter.
- Make recommendations to the Animal Services Manager regarding animal health and animal disposition issues.
- Serve as the veterinarian of record for the City of Brenham Animal Shelter.
- Maintains confidentiality when handling City documents.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This is a non-supervisory position.
Qualifications
To perform this job 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.
Education and/or Experience
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college or university. At least one (1) year of shelter medicine or humane organization.
