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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Veterinarian
FLSA: Standard/Exempt EEO Category: (20) Professionals
Class Code: 19030 Salary Grade: JC4
Approved: Last Revised: March 04, 2024

Purpose:
 
Under nominal supervision, provide technical support to Animal Control staff. To provide veterinary medicine to shelter animals in support of the shelter’s live outcome goal.  
 
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Prevents and controls animal diseases through examination of all shelter animals.
  2. Performs duties as required under State of Texas Health and Safety code, including acting as Rabies Authority for Travis County, TX.
  3. Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals.
  4. Responsible for compliance with all shelter policies and local, state and federal regulations.
  5. Accurately maintains all required records in the shelter’s database in a timely manner.
  6. Contributes to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of current principles and practice of veterinary medicine. 
• Skill in communicating effectively with the public.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal animal health laws and regulations. 
• Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
• Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
• Knowledge of animal care and husbandry of common breeds of dogs, cat’s livestock and other animals kept as domestic pets.
• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
• Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to train others.
• Adhere to disease management and safety protocols.
Minimum Qualifications:
 
• Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. 
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. 
 

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.