Animal Services Veterinarian

$71,050.20 - $125,676.46 annually

South

Animal Services

City of Tulsa

Tulsa

Oklahoma

Training and Experience:

Must meet the following criteria :

(a) Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine ; and,

(b) Two (2) years of experience in an animal shelter environment, high volume spay/neuter environment and an interest in animal shelter medicine preferred.

Licenses and Certificates:

a) Possession of a valid Oklahoma Class “D” Driver license ; and,

b) Possession of a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine; and,

c) Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Oklahoma; and,

d) Obtain and retain in good standing required licensing with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA); and,

e) Obtain Federal Accreditation through USDA -APHIS (United States Department of Agriculture – Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services) within twelve (12) months of date of hire; and,

f) Obtain and retain the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) within six (6) months of date of hire.

Under general direction of the Animal Services Lead Veterinarian , performs appropriate veterinary care to ensure the health and well-being of the animals housed at Tulsa Animal Services; and performs other related assigned duties.

Essential Tasks

• Performs sterilization surgeries on animals in the care of TAS and administers post-surgery care
• Triage and treat ill and injured animals brought to the shelter and monitor the day-to-day health of all shelter animals, providing quality care, using established veterinary standards of care in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and policies and procedures
• Ensures the safety, effectiveness, and efficiency of all medical procedures from intake to discharge
• Determines euthanasia needs, including if medically necessary, and ensures the humane and safe euthanasia of animals
• Performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures medical expertise and support
• Review animals being held for rabies quarantines, including observation for clinical signs of the disease in accordance with established protocols
• Maintains medical record and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices
• Reports to work on a regular and timely basis Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

Full-Time

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine

Continuous