VETERINARIAN 5425
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An employee in this class performs veterinary medical services and is
responsible for the administrative and medical oversight of an animal shelter within
a municipality. Supervision and training
is exercised over an Animal Shelter Supervisor and other shelter staff. Work is performed under the general
supervision of an administrative supervisor, and is reviewed through
conferences and reports. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Manages the medical care
of the animals in the shelter;
Performs triage function
of caring for sick animals and establishes medical protocols;
Performs minor and major surgery,
and spaying and neutering of animals;
Orders and prescribes
medication;
Performs euthanasia when
necessary;
Educates staff in basic
animal and medical care;
Works to build and
maintain relationships with outside veterinarians and rescue groups;
Establishes and oversees protocols for shelter staff, which may include an
Animal Shelter Supervisor, Veterinary Technicians, Kennel Attendants and Animal
Control Officers;
Enforces
Trap-Neuter-Return program for feral cats;
Does related work as
required.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of veterinary medicine; comprehensive knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices;
comprehensive knowledge required to make diagnoses and prescribe medicine and
treatment; good knowledge of supervisory
techniques; ability to prepare and maintain accurate and specialized records;
ability to plan, direct and supervise the activities of a support staff in
specified procedures; ability to work with the general public and other
governmental agencies; ability to express oneself
clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition
commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Possession of a license
to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of
4/02/08
Competitive