Temporary Help - Veterinarian (Dallas Animal Services) Non Civil Service

About the role

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 1 Provides clinical and preventive care for domestic or exotic animals; performs examinations, identifies diagnosis, and determines treatment. 2 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. 3 Coordinates the administration of various aspects of animal care to effectively care for animals and control animal-related human health problems. 4 Consults and collaborates with medical, dental, veterinary professionals to facilitate specialty animal care services and state and county health agencies regarding public health issues. 5 Coordinates the planning of the daily activities of the veterinary function to ensure efficient and effective operation. 6 Orders, issues, and administers drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. 7 Assists, supports, and helps manager in the development and implementation of policies which impact animal and, indirectly, human health. 8 Oversees the sale of shelter animals to research institutions for compliance with city ordinance and policy directives. 9 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned. Knowledge and Skills 1 Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals. 2 Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heart worm disease and treatment, and pharmaceuticals. 3 Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal laws as applied to Shelter medicine. 4 Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury, and disease in animals. 5 Ability to handle and humanely manage various domestic or exotic animals in different health stages. 6 Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports. 7 Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships 8 Communicating effectively verbally and in writing. 9 Ability to supervise the work of others.