Veterinarian Dallas Animal Services Civil Service

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January 19, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
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** Job Summary
** Provides medical care to a variety of domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve the health of the animals.
** Job Description
**** Dallas Animal Services is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to join our high-volume, mission-driven medical team.
** This position provides both surgical and clinical care, performing spay/neuter and other essential procedures while overseeing diagnostics, treatment planning, and medical decision-making for animals in our shelter, foster network, and field custody. The ideal candidate brings strong surgical proficiency, a commitment to advancing shelter medicine, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Experience or interest in veterinary forensics—including documentation, evidence handling, and partnership with law enforcement on suspected cruelty cases—is strongly preferred.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare in one of the nation’s busiest municipal shelters while contributing to innovation, lifesaving, and public safety in the City of Dallas.
** Overview
* * The Veterinarian provides and performs various medica care to a variety of domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve the health and well being of the animals.
** Essential Functions
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* * Provides clinical and preventive care for domestic or exotic animals; performs examinations, identifies diagnosis, and determines treatment.
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* * Interacts, engages, and communicates with staff pertaining to issues associated with the health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding and diseases, and injuries to keep all parties informed of the status of animals.
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* * Coordinates the administration of various aspects of animal care to effectively care for animals and control animal-related human health problems.
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* * Consults and collaborates with medical, dental, veterinary professionals to facilitate specialty animal care services and state and county health agencies regarding public health issues.
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* * Coordinates the planning of the daily activities of the veterinary function to ensure efficient and effective operation.
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* * Orders, issues, and administers drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
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* * Assists, supports, and helps manager in the development and implementation of policies which impact animal and, indirectly, human health.
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* * Oversees the sale of shelter animals to research institutions for compliance with city ordinance and policy directives.
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* * Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.
** Knowledge and Skills
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* * Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals.
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* * Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heart worm disease  and treatment, and pharmaceuticals.
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* * Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws as applied to Shelter medicine.
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* * Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury, and disease in animals.
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* * Ability to handle and humanely manage various domestic or exotic animals in different health stages.
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* * Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports.
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* * Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
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* * Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
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* * Ability to supervise the work of others.
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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* EDUCATION:

*** Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college.
** EQUIVALENCIES:
*** Candidates who are in the final semester of an AVMA accredited program and have a preliminary Veterinary…