Overview
Veterinarian Jobs in Tampa, Florida, USA at Hillsborough County – Florida
Job Overview
The Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center is a high volume, open admission county shelter with an 85 – 90% live release rate, and a commitment to save all treatable and manageable pets within reasonable limits. As a team Veterinarian, we are looking for a cooperative team member to work with other veterinarians and a large team of veterinary technicians. The Veterinarians are responsible for providing high-quality medical care, treatment, surgery and all other veterinary procedures for homeless and unwanted pets.
The veterinary team oversees most of the shelter euthanasia which happens to be medically related. Team veterinarians have a direct chain of command in the organization. High volume, high quality spay/neuter is essential with over 10,000 adopted pets annually. May be directly involved with criminal/civil cases requiring technically sound reports and testimony. Additional responsibilities include vaccination for rabies or microchip animals as necessary, providing internal and external customer service, employee training, and educating the public on responsible pet care.
Starting Salary
$104,000, negotiable based on qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited university; AND
Licensed as a Veterinarian in the State of Florida; OR
Successful completion of Veterinary Licensure issued by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation within three months after employment; AND
Possession of a valid Florida Driver’s License.
Special Qualifications (May be required depending on area of assignment):
Must be eligible to obtain a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration License for use as a responsible veterinarian for permits and purchases, as well as be a licensed Veterinarian.
Core Competencies
Customer Commitment- Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
Dedication toProfessionalismand Integrity- Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
Organizational Excellence- Takes ownership for excellence through one’s personal effectiveness and dedication to thecontinuous improvementof our operations.
Success through Teamwork- Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange ofdiverseideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.
Duties and Responsibilities
Examining, triage, prioritizing care and treating sick or injured animals.
Performing spay/neuter and various other surgeries primarily on cats and dogs.
Provides medical care to animals involved in neglect, abuse and animal cruelty criminal/civil case. To include examining and treating animals, including the completion of detailed medical reports.
Overseeing the health of all shelter and foster animals, vaccinating and treating as needed.
Providing internal and external customer service.
Staying current on best practices for shelter medicine and recommending improvements as needed to the organization.
Testifying in court, engaged in depositions and providing medical expertise as needed.
Assists Practice Manager, Lead Veterinarian and Agency Director, as needed for important activities.
Provides necessaryeducation/training for personnel in order to maintain and upgrade skill levels.
This position may …
Title: Veterinarian
Company: Hillsborough County – Florida
Location: Tampa, Florida, USA
Category: Healthcare, Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
