Relief Veterinarian - Fort Myers - Lee County, FL

Description

Salary: $ $82.93 Hourly
Location : Fort Myers, FL
Job Type: Occasional
Job Number: 07571KL
Department: Animal Services
Opening Date: 06/04/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Description
Are you a passionate veterinarian looking to make a meaningful impact-on your schedule? Lee County Domestic Animal Services is seeking a skilled On-Call Relief Veterinarian to provide essential, compassionate care to shelter animals while enjoying the flexibility of per diem work. Whether you're supplementing your current practice, easing into retirement, or exploring shelter medicine, this is your opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization that values your time, talent, and dedication.
Why Join Us as a Relief Veterinarian?
At Lee County Domestic Animal Services, we combine public service with high-quality animal care in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. As an on-call relief veterinarian, you'll step in during staff absences, high-volume days, or emergent needs-making a tangible difference when it matters most.
Our facility includes:

• State-of-the-art surgical and diagnostic equipment, including dental and radiology tools
• Fully equipped treatment and exam rooms, wet tables, and a dedicated surgical suite
• Robust pharmacy and computerized medical records
• A highly trained, compassionate veterinary technician team
• An organized, efficient shelter committed to best practices in animal care

Duties and Responsibilities
Your Impact
In this flexible relief role, your contributions may include:

• Conducting medical evaluations and triage for new arrivals and in-shelter animals
• Providing urgent care and stabilizing emergency cases
• Performing surgical and dental procedures as needed
• Collaborating on treatment plans with staff veterinarians and leadership
• Ensuring adherence to shelter medicine protocols and public health standards
• Supporting cruelty or neglect investigations through medical documentation

Education, Experience, Licensing
Qualifications: To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)or equivalent from an accredited veterinary institution recognized by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
• Active Florida Veterinarian License in good standing at the time of hire
• USDA Category I license, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment
• Ability to obtain a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental Information
Status: On-call, relief-based scheduling
Hours: As needed, typically Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; may include occasional after-hours availability for emergency consultation
Location: Lee County Domestic Animal Services, Fort Myers, FL
EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:
All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
DISCLAIMER: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.
Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.
Lee County's benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.
Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.
Below is a brief breakdown of what's included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.
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Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.

• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Medical Reimbursement Account

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account

• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy

• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)

• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)

• Optional Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)

• Short-Term Disability

• Sick Leave Pool

• Flu vaccinations

• Wellness Programs
Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)

• Two Retirement Plan Options:
1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)
2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans

• Financial Savings/Management Programs

• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union

• Employee Leave Benefits

• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually

• Paid Sick Leave

• Paid Vacation Leave

• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave

• Family and Medical Leave

• Military Family & Medical Leave

• Educational Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.
United Way Lee County Employee Resource Program)
Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.
Educational Assistance