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ANIMAL SERVICES VETERINARIAN

Job Code: 2031
Pay Grade: 025

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Performs spay/neuter surgeries and oversees all medical examinations and treatments of animals impounded by Orange County Animal Services.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.
  • Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals brought into Orange County Animal Services Spa/Neuter Clinic.
  • Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.
  • Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.
  • Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel in order to upgrade skill levels.
  • Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed to include public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.
  • Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods of time, walks through kennel section and examines, restrains and treats animals.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Requires a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.

Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.
 
Preferences
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1/11/1995