What are the responsibilities and job description for the Veterinarian, Animal Services position at Harris County?
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About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Veterinary Operations, the Wellness Veterinarian provides quality preventative veterinary care and sterilization surgeries for publicly owned dogs and cats. These duties will be performed at the Harris County Pets Wellness Clinic and through mobile services throughout Harris County.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Licenses:
Experience:
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
Collaboration
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
Position Type and Typical Hours of Work:
Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
Work Location:
About Harris County Public Health:
Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Chief of Veterinary Operations, the Wellness Veterinarian provides quality preventative veterinary care and sterilization surgeries for publicly owned dogs and cats. These duties will be performed at the Harris County Pets Wellness Clinic and through mobile services throughout Harris County.
This position offers competitive pay, and great benefits & retirement plans.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Examines animals and identifies potential ailments such as injuries, health conditions and behavior issues that need treatment.
- Neuters or spays dogs and cats prior to being adopted.
- Provides general supervision to technicians performing vaccinations and treatment of animals.
- Provides clinical supervision to technicians assisting with surgery.
- Assists in the development and/or review of sanitation, treatment, and euthanasia protocols.
- Assists in the prevention and control of disease in sheltered animals.
- Educate clients about the value of preventative care such as heartworm and flea prevention.
- Vaccinates pets against rabies and other disease, implants microchips and performs other veterinary medical procedures.
- Work and communicate with other veterinarians and technicians to provide the best medical care.
- Responsible for daily evaluation of quarantined animals.
- Other duties as assigned
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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If you need special services or accommodations, please call (713) 274-5445 or email ADACoordinator@bmd.hctx.net.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.
- DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited School of Veterinary Medicine or will graduate from an accredited school of Veterinary Medicine with a doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M./V.M.D.) by hire date.
Licenses:
- Valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners or the ability to obtain a valid veterinary license issued by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by the hire date.
Experience:
- At least six (6) months surgical experience in spaying and neutering of dogs and cats.
Core Competencies:
Organizational Leadership
- Understands the organizational mission
- Understands ethics and public good; is concerned with public trust
- Demonstrates respect for the opinions and beliefs of others
Collaboration
- Contributes to an inclusive workplace where equity, diversity, inclusion, and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility for the success of the group
- Collaborates with others to improve quality and address needs
- Ability to adapt to change
Interpersonal Abilities/Personal Characteristics
- Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
- Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses
- Uses sound judgment
- Self-motivated
- Organizes and maintains work environment to allow for maximum productivity
- Communicates clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.
- This is a full-time position. Working 40 hours per week.
- This position will have a rotating schedule which includes some weekends.
Work Environment:
- This job operates in an animal clinic, animal shelter, mobile unit and professional office environment. Consistently exposed to animals and animal allergens under conditions with limited alternative available. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines as well as medical equipment.
Physical Demands:
- Persons in these positions frequently lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing up to 10 lbs. They also occasionally move objects weighing up to 20 lbs., and sometimes, but rarely, up to 50 lbs.
Work Location:
- 612 Canino Rd. Houston, Texas. 77076
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
