Animal Resources & Care Veterinarian

Alachua County is looking for a Full-time or Part-time Veterinarian to join our team!
Competitive salary up to $160,000/year
, based on experience.

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree from an institution accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Florida, or currently licensed and in good standing in another U.S. state with the ability to obtain Florida licensure within 30 days of a conditional offer of employment. Job offer to non‑Florida license holders will be contingent upon successful completion of the North American Veterinary Licensing Examination (NAVLE) developed by the International Council for Veterinary Assessment (ICVA), the Florida Laws and Rules examination.

Successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen and successful completion of all applicable background checks, pre‑hire and ongoing are required.

This is highly responsible professional work supervising and providing medical care and treatment to sheltered animals in the medical unit of the Animal Resources & Care Department. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for providing veterinary services including a broad variety of clinical and laboratory activities and high volume spay/neuter services. Exercises medical judgment and skill in the independent performance of duties for the care and treatment of animals within the shelter.

Supervision is exercised over clinic subordinates assisting in routine details. Work is performed in accordance with County ordinances and other applicable policies and legislation. Work is performed under the direction of a higher‑level supervisor and is reviewed through reports, conferences, and observation of results achieved.

• This is an emergency essential classification. Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.
• Exudes a positive customer service focus.
• Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with the County's core values.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
• Participates as a member of the management team and attends applicable meetings.
• Provides medical and surgical care, treatment and sterilizations to sheltered animals.
• Provides medical examinations and sterilizations to animals being transferred to other animal welfare organizations and/or rescue groups.
• Provides sterilizations for pets of citizens participating in the low‑income and low‑cost spay/neuter programs.
• Performs forensic exams and necropsies as warranted.
• Provides qualified testimony and documentation in court concerning cases of neglect and cruelty, in accordance with County ordinance and State Statutes.
• Trains staff on prevention of canine, feline and zoonotic diseases.
• Aids in development and implementation of cleaning, vaccination, intake, and quarantine protocols.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring decisions for shelter medical staff.
• Communicates directly with applicable staff with regard to care of all shelter animals.
• Develops and maintains partnerships with the Humane Society, Veterinary Community Outreach Program (V-COP), Operation Catnip, and other local humane agencies.
• Participates in the continuing education of senior students at the College of Veterinary Medicine in the cooperative externship program with the University of Florida.
• Stays current on the latest procedures and developments regarding the handling and care of animals.
• Maintains medical inventory, compliance with DEA requirements related to controlled substances, and offers qualified expertise on the appropriate selection of medical supplies.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the director concerning animal care and regulations program policies, procedures, and activities; prepares periodic evaluative reports on medical services.
• Treats people and animals with respect,…