Veterinarian - Houston, United States - E-talentnetwork

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    Description:
    Under the supervision of the Director of Veterinary Operations, performs spays or neuters on dogs and cats prior to being adopted; examines, diagnoses, and treats injured and sick sheltered animals; provides for the humane care and disposition of sheltered and quarantined animals; assists in the development and implementation of strategies to increase the "leave alive" rate; participates in planning processes; and provides insight to policy development and program budget.


    Daily Responsibilities- high volume spay/neuter surgeries, vet evaluations, exam, diagnose and treat sick or injured animals, vaccinations/microchipping, assists in the prevention and control of disease of sheltered animals. Provides preventative medicine to the community,

    Why is this role needed? Veterinarian shortage. VPH has only one full time veterinarian on staff and five vacant veterinarian positions


    Minimum Requirements:


    • DVM / VMD / or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited School of Veterinary Medicine or will graduate from an accredited school of Veterinary Medicine with a doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M./V.M.D.) by hire date
    • Valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners or the ability to obtain a valid veterinary license issued by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners by the hire date
    • Six months surgical experience in spaying and neutering of dogs and cats.
    • Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases

    Equipment needed:

    Security Mimic:
    Kimiko Dixon

    ll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.