Location
Sugar Land, TX | United States
Job description
Salary: $43.26 - $54.99 Hourly
Location : 111 Gillingham Lane Sugar Land, TX
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2300718
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 11/09/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Description The City of Sugar Land is seeking a full-time
Veterinarian in the Environmental and Neighborhood Services Division of Public Works Department.
Why Should You Join Our Team? Our trailblazing culture focuses on our employees, our citizens and the services we provide to our community. We are a
data-driven and innovative full-service municipality located approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston that invests in our team and offers real
opportunities for career growth . We pay our
Veterinarian a
starting pay of $43.26, depending on your qualifications.
If we have your attention... Please. Continue. Reading!
Our City Mission: WE ARE TRAILBLAZERS! Relentless in Our Pursuit of Good so that Our Employees, Residents, and Businesses Can Enjoy a Life Better than They Can Even Imagine.
Our Employee Values
: Our values ignite passion, drive, and a sense of purpose, fostering a thriving and successful organizational culture!
We are: Bold : We encourage each other to be bold in our ideas, decisions, and actions. We embrace innovation and take risks to drive progress.
Loyal : We are loyal to each other, the City and our Mission and Vision. We support each other to foster a cohesive and collaborative work environment. We celebrate our successes and address the challenges facing us, together.
Adaptable : We are resilient because we adapt to changing landscapes and market dynamics. We are flexible and understand the need for work-life balance. We embrace new technologies and evolving trends.
Zealous : We are committed to excellence in all endeavors. We encourage each other to strive for the highest standards of public service, quality, and performance. We hold ourselves, and each other, accountable for our words and actions.
Empowered : We are empowered with the necessary resources, opportunities, and responsibilities to excel in our roles. We seek out opportunities for development and growth, and help others do the same. We are inclusive, we embrace our differences and recognize the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences.
We are TrailBLAZErs! About the City of Sugar Land The City of Sugar Land, a municipality with a population of 111,026, provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents. And our citizens agree-the most recent Citizen Satisfaction Survey told us that 95% of our residents love calling Sugar Land home and 10% say that nothing would make their lives better than it already is, but we look to the future and work hard to make our community and the world better than we can even imagine.
We have an
informal work environment but are serious about what we do. We believe that
happy, diverse and talented employees add value to the City . We do our best to hire friendly, professional people who work hard and play well with others. We also promote a
healthy work-life balance and
personal development .
Summary of Duties Are we the right fit for YOU? Ask yourself: Do you enjoy working with animals? Are you experienced in providing medical treatment to all animals? Are you able to to work independently and in a team with minimal supervision? If so, please consider applying for this Veterinarian position today!
As a Veterinarian, you will:
- Evaluates and determines the disposition of incoming animals by providing the necessary medical services.
- Provides medical care to all shelter animals, including physical examinations, diagnostics, medical rounds, and treatments in an ethical manner.
- Performs sterilization surgeries and other surgical procedures for shelter animals.
- Ensures appropriate medication is administered by shelter veterinary staff as directed.
- Advises and oversees euthanasia to be performed on shelter animals. Determine appropriate humane euthanasia decisions concerning animals who cannot be adopted due to medical and/or behavioral issues based on standard operating procedures and/or professional assessments/diagnosis.
- Provides on-call services for shelter animal emergencies.
- Maintains appropriate licensing and completes required continuing education courses. Adheres to state regulations and organizational protocol regarding animal care, treatment, advocacy, and the mission of Animal Services.
Coordinate and Direct Shelter Medical Operations
- Coordinates and directs shelter medical operations and ensures sound veterinary medical practices.
- Take immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk.
- Continuously improves the medical management program and ensures high-quality medical care and services for shelter guests including those temporarily in foster care, focusing on identification, treatment and prevention of health problems thereby increasing adoptions and decreasing adoption returns.
- Oversees the maintenance of shelter drug and supply inventory while meeting and maintaining DEA requirements.
- Develops and maintains knowledge of Animal Services veterinary medicine best practices; updates code knowledge through regular continuing education; develops and conducts training in areas of expertise; participates in professional development activities. Identifies developing trends in shelter veterinary medicine that are in-line with the City's existing philosophy regarding animal care.
- Participates in professional, technical, and business groups related to the duties and objectives of the Animal Services Division. Attend City Council Meetings as requested.
- Provide excellent customer service; ensure it is a priority across the division. Communicate courteously and effectively with citizens to ensure compliance with applicable codes.
- Maintains effective communication with staff through daily contact, in scheduled meetings, informally or in writing, as needed to coordinate and direct medical functions of the shelter. Treats people and animals with respect; contributes to effective teamwork; promotes intra- and inter-departmental cooperation; and fosters public relations beneficial to Sugar Land Animal Services.
- Communicates directly with the Director or Animal Services Manager regarding care of all shelter animals. Makes recommendations and collaborates with the Director and Animal Services Manager in the formulation of shelter medical objectives, practices, plans and decisions that influence operations to ensure optimal health of animals in the animal shelter's care.
Animal Advisory Board
- Serves as a member of the City's Animal Advisory Board and represents the Animal Services Division.
- Prepares and presents discussion topics related to veterinary medical care, processes and procedures to the Animal Advisory Board and City Council for consideration and approval.
Division Service Levels, Performance Measures, Policies and Procedures
- Stays well-informed regarding the best practices for the fulfillment of the City's Animal Services Division areas of responsibility and roles. Establish and oversee veterinary medical processes and procedures.
- Provides veterinary leadership and oversight for the Animal Services Division, including all medical operations, vehicles/equipment, and materials/supplies.
- Provides guidance to staff for situations requiring immediate medical problem solving.
- Participates in interviewing and hiring decisions for shelter veterinary technician staff.
General Responsibilities
- Keeps all appropriate records, as needed, to maintain compliance with City record retention policies. Prepare and submit documentation as needed to respond to open records requests.
- Regular on-site attendance is an essential function of this position.
- Required to work as an essential employee before, during and after an emergency or disaster, whether natural or acts of war.
- Stay abreast of, and comply with, all City and departmental policies and procedures.
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Director and/or their designee(s).
Minimum Qualifications The ideal candidate must be extremely
organized and able to manage the logistics of multiple duties with
professionalism and strong communication skills. In addition, they will have a strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment-both critical for success in the role, as are high levels of
accuracy, timeliness and dependability . Ideal candidates will also look for innovative, trailblazing solutions to challenges We are looking for someone who can establish and
maintain effective working relationships within the organization and work effectively with all levels of employees and management.
Formal Education and Experience: - Graduate degree from an accredited veterinary college (DVM or VMD).
- Three years of progressively responsible experience in a municipal animal shelter, with at least one year of supervisory responsibility in a public sector or not-for-profit environment.
Training (License and/or Certification): - Valid Texas Driver License.
- Licensure in good standing to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas.
- Euthanasia Technician Certification or comparable certification is required.
Additional Information Our success is achieved by the courage to do things differently and accept that failure will occur on the path to innovation. The City of Sugar Land is an equal opportunity employer. This position is not eligible for City benefits except for those required by law.
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