Location
Brooksville, Hernando County, FL | United States
Job description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : Brooksville, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14038
Department: Community Services
Division: Animal Services
Opening Date: 10/05/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Description This is responsible professional work providing medical care and treatment to sheltered animals in the Hernando County Animal Shelter. This position is responsible for providing veterinary services including administering injections and medication, post-operative observations, administrating medical treatments and monitoring the health and care of impounded animals in a shelter facility, medical testing and test results interpretation, inventory control and security of drugs, laboratory work, to include a broad variety of clinical and laboratory activities and related clerical duties. Work is performed under the direction of the Animal Services Manager.
Compensation and Benefits
- The salary range for this position is: $94,192.00 - $141,288.00, depending on qualifications and experience.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Medical and Life Insurance
- Dental and Vision Plans
- Retirement Plan Options (FRS)
- Paid Time Off
Examples of Duties - Examine and treat sick and injured animals.
- Oversee animal population limits.
- Perform surgeries on adopted animals and vaccinate for rabies.
- Makes animal assessment rounds to score the adoptability of animals that will factor into their pathway planning.
- Direct euthanasia in accordance with County policy and recognized humane practices.
- Oversee the County's compliance with FDA laws and regulations, works closely with the Manager to ensure that there is a proper inventory of supplies, including vaccinations, medications, microchips and controlled-drugs.
- Participate in animal cruelty and neglect investigations, including testifying in court (as requested by the Hernando County Sheriff's office).
- Work closely with the Hernando County Sheriff's Office to oversee their Field Animal Control Officers, emergency use of animal sedation and euthanasia drugs.
- Maintain effective working relationships and liaisons with outside veterinarians, professional veterinary organizations, animal and civic organizations, and other county officials.
Emergency Response
County employees are required to report to work during a state of emergency and are subject to recall around the clock for emergency response operations which may include duties other than those specified in this job description.
Typical Qualifications Education
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited College or University.
Experience
Experience practicing veterinarian medicine.
Licenses, Certifications or Registrations
- Veterinary License in good standing with the Florida Board of Veterinary Medicine or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of employment.
- Drug Enforcement Agency License
- Valid Florida Driver's License in good standing.
Required Competencies
- Knowledge of laws relating to animal control.
- Competent Veterinarian skills.
- High degree of analytical ability and inductive thinking to solve highly intricate and complex problems.
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, volunteers, rescue groups and fellow employees.
- Ability to make mature, sound and professional judgments.
- Ability to work independently.
- Must exhibit good written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to read for comprehension, write detailed reports and provide presentations to the Board and the public.
Supplemental Information Hernando County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, gender, orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by law.
Hernando County is a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to drug testing in accordance with Federal and Florida State Law.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must provide notification to the BOCC in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.
Join our team!
Our benefits are designed to enhance your work and life balance, as well as the community we serve.
Hernando County offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including health care, dental, vision, Florida Retirement System (FRS), voluntary deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off plans.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page:
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Do you possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited College or University?
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Are you licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Florida?
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Do you have experience practicing veterinarian medicine?
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Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license?
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Do you have knowledge of or ability to quickly learn County ordinances, law enforcement, and health regulations pertaining to animals and related legal procedures?
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Do you have the ability to read for comprehension, write detailed reports and provide presentations to the Board of County Commissioners and the public?
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Are you able to establish and maintain good working relationships with the public, volunteers, rescue groups and other employees.
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Do you possess a valid Driver's License in good standing?
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