Veterinarian

Salary :

$110,000. 00 Annually
Location :

Jacksonville, FL
Job Type:

Appointed Employee
Job Number:
Department:

Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date:

12/26/2024
Closing Date:

Continuous

Annual Salary: $ 110,000. 00
This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases.
Examples of Work
Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries (average 35 per day)
Ability to perform additional soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.
Ability to deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to new incoming animals, current shelter population and the shelter's foster population.
Advises the Chief and other managers in areas of veterinary medicine.
Performs and interprets results from necropsies and forensic examinations for criminal cases; and testifies to same as needed.
Research medical literature and stays informed of most recent scientific data and recommendations to develop and review standard operating procedures within the shelter.
Communicates effectively with pet owners, coworkers, leadership and volunteers while fostering a positive working environment that thrives on efficiency and collaboration.
Be available for after-hours assistance for Animal Service Officers and Veterinary Technician staff as needed to advise/assist with treatment decisions for critically injured or debilitated animals.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

The Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution.
The Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment.
DEA Licensure will be required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
The Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties.
Can perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here:
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL
Email:
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

Yes
No

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Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?


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The budgeted annual salary for this position is $110,000. 00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?


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This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.

I have read and understand the above statement.

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Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution. Are you a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution? If so, a copy of your unofficial transcripts is required.


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Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment. Do you have this type of license? If so, please attach to your application.


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Yes, I understand the above statement.
No, I don't understand the above statement.

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Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties. Are you able to perform these duties?


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Can veterinarian perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances?


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Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations.