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Title: Sr. Veterinarian

Organization: Health: Animal Shelter Clinic

Department: Animal Shelter Clinic

Location: Health

Rate of Pay: $113,344.92 - $180,938.53 (DOQ)

Job Summary

This position will provide essential medical care for sick or injured animals at the shelter and ensure animals are healthy and ready for adoption including pre-adoption examinations, parasite control, and microchipping. The Senior Veterinarian will participate in public education initiatives promoting responsible pet ownership, spaying/neutering, and the importance of vaccinations. They will contribute to various goals and initiatives to achieve a more humane and efficient shelter operation which include, improved animal welfare, increased adoption rates, reduced shelter population, and enhanced public safety through disease prevention.

Competencies

Safety Acumen
Self-Leadership
Customer Service
Communication
Self-Awareness
Flexible
Critical Thinking
Trust
Responsible
Ethical
Animal Care and Nutrition
Animal Behavior, Handling, and Restraint Skills

Key Functions/Knowledge/Skills

• Surgical Procedures.
• Diagnose and treat animals including the disbursement of medications and vaccines.
• Supervises and mentors Veterinary Technicians and students from surrounding schools.
• Provides input on SOPs for overall animal services operations.
• Test for best practices for diseases, medical issues, and disease mitigation.
• Performs related tasks as assigned.

Minimum Education & Experience

D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or V.M.D. (Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris) with five (5) years of veterinary experience.

Special Certifications & Licenses

Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Must be licensed as a Veterinarian by the State of Texas and hold a DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.

Independence & Judgement

Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates. Proficient level of judgment with planning, leading, organizing, recognizing, and resolving issues or problems.

Initiative & Ingenuity

Greater level of knowledge when applying guidelines and interpretation of available options to non-standard situations; division goals drive priorities.

Supervisory & Responsibility

Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department. Coaches and advises subordinates on job performance, participates in hiring and/or recommendations on hiring and discharge are given substantial weight.

Financial Responsibility

Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor.

Level & Frequency of Outside Contact

Frequent contact with the public or other organizations; interactions may require obtaining cooperation of people; courtesy and tact are required when dealing with moderately difficult or sensitive issues.

Physical Demands

Light physical effort. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.

Responsibility for Equipment & Property

Responsible for assigned equipment/property used outside of office; responsible for handing out to and retrieving property/equipment from employees and keeping inventory; use of agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Fair inside or outside conditions; exposure to disagreeable conditions is brief or otherwise insignificant; space problems; only occasional situations that place the employee in a stressful environment.

Other Requirements

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA Requirements

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Benefits

The City of Brownsville offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees' well-being and future. Employees participate in a robust retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) City to Employee Matching Ratio 2:1, with eligibility for retirement after 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age.

The City provides exceptional health benefits, including medical, dental, and life insurance plans for employees and their families, along with vision coverage for employees enrolled in health insurance through MetLife. Employees and their dependents can also access care at Frontier Clinic at no cost when covered by the City's health plan. Additionally, pet insurance is available as a voluntary benefit.

Employees have access to deferred compensation plans through Equitable and supplemental insurance options from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full-time employees accrue 10 sick days and 15 vacation days annually.
The City offers parental leave concurrent with FMLA for eligible employees, longevity pay, and 100% tuition assistance up to $5,000 annually. Furthermore, Brownsville observes 14 holidays per year, plus two floating holidays, giving employees a balanced and rewarding work-life experience.

Starting in fiscal year 2025, employees will have access to flexible scheduling options as part of our commitment to work-life balance.

EEOC Statements

The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.