Minimum Qualifications
Education and/or Equivalent Experience: - Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.
Licenses or Certifications: - Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas.
Notes to Applicants
Who Are We? Austin Animal Center is the municipal shelter for the City of Austin and unincorporated Travis County, providing shelter to thousands of animals annually as well as providing animal protection and pet resource services. We accept stray and owned animals regardless of age, health, species or breed. Our mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets. Our ultimate goal is to place all adoptable animals in forever homes through adoption, foster care, or rescue partner groups.
Why work here?
If you love animals and want to make a positive impact on our community this is the place for you!We at Austin Animal Center are committed to the wellbeing of animals in our community and shelter. On a daily basis, the work we do here helps hundreds of animals and people within our network.
What’s the Job? The veterinarian has a passion for our mission and is firmly committed to the philosophy of saving lives through positive outcomes: open adoption, fostering, behavior management, and enrichment for all sheltered animals.
This person will work with our team of veterinarians, technicians, support staff, and volunteers in providing the most effective medical care to our shelter animals by ensuring that they receive prompt and proper medical care with continued monitoring for individual health and welfare. This person will participate in all aspects of healthcare for shelter animals, including evaluation, diagnosis, disease prevention, vaccinations, testing, treatments, spay/neuter, and surgeries.
Applicants must currently be licensed as a Texas Veterinarian and have experience providing veterinary services.
We offer
outstanding benefits with a healthy work/life balance, health care benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.
Regarding Your Application: - A complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title, employment dates, and responsibilities/duties performed for all jobs you wish to be considered.
- A résumé is required and will not substitute for a complete employment application.
- A cover letter is required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position.
If you are selected to interview:- Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference.
If you are selected for hire: - You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses.
- A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted.
- A reference check will be conducted.
Additional Information: - The Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any ASO worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises.
Please note, this posting may close any time after 7 days. Pay Range
Commensurate
Hours
Days and hours may vary to include weekends and holidays.
Austin Animal Center staff are considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays and days when other City departments are closed.
Job Close Date 05/06/2024 Type of Posting External Department Animal Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A 78702 Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Experience: - Experience practicing veterinary medicine in an animal shelter environment.
- Experience performing spay and neuter surgeries.
- Experience handling dogs and cats of various sizes and dispositions.
- Good standing with the DEA regarding controlled substances.
- Able to multitask in fast paced environment and have strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work rotating Sunday shifts as needed.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Prevents and controls animal diseases through examination of all domestic and wild animals involved in bites to humans for possible infection Performs duties as required under State of Texas Health and Safety code, including acting as Rabies Authority for Travis County, TX. Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals. Responsible for compliance with all shelter policies and local, state and federal regulations. Accurately maintain all required records in the shelter’s database in a timely manner. Contribute to the programs and services that support the shelter’s live outcome goal.
Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:- May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. - Knowledge of current principles and practice of veterinary medicine.
- Skill in communicating effectively with the public.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal animal health laws and regulations.
- Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament.
- Knowledge of animal services and related programs.
- Knowledge of animal care and husbandry of common breeds of dogs, cat’s livestock and other animals kept as domestic pets.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.
- Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy, and procedures.
- Skill in using computers and related software applications.
- Ability to train others.
- Adhere to disease management and safety protocols.
Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA
The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* This position requires graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. Do you meet these minimum requirements?
* Are you licensed in the State of Texas to practice veterinary medicine?
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.
- I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.
* Describe your experience practicing veterinary medicine in an animal shelter environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience performing spay and neuter surgeries.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience handling dogs and cats of various sizes and dispositions.
(Open Ended Question)
* Are you in good standing with DEA for controlled substances?
* This position requires the ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment. Describe your experience working in this type of environment.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires working evenings and weekends on a rotating basis. Are you available to work evenings and weekends?
Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
