Veterinarian

Job Description

General Functions
Performs spay/neuter surgeries and oversees all medical examinations and treatments of animals impounded by Orange County Animal Services.

Representative Duties/Assignments

Minimum Qualifications

Performs spay/neuter surgery for dogs and cats at the Orange County Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Oversees pre and post-operative care of animals brought into Orange County Animal Services Spa/Neuter Clinic.

Examines and authorizes treatment of animal diseases and injuries in sheltered animals and decides on appropriate disposition.

Provides medical insight concerning drugs and procedures used for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals.

Provides necessary education and training for Orange County Animal Services personnel in order to upgrade skill levels.

Provides assistance to the Department Manager and Assistant Department Manager as needed to include public education, community relations, surveys, studies or other important activities.

Lifts/carries minimum of 50 pounds, stands for long periods of time, walks through kennel section and examines, restrains and treats animals.

Requires a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university. Must possess a Florida Veterinary License to practice.

Preferences
Animal Shelter experince strongly preffered

Application Deadline

Open Date: 06/22/2025
Close Date:

This posting is subject to close without prior notice.

Pay Grade: 025 - From $51.41 to $66.83
FLSA Status: Exempt

Placement based on Education and Experience

This position may be eligible for a Sign-on Incentive. To learn more about our Sign-on Incentive Program visit our website at:

http://www.ocfl.net/careers/#incentives

Veterans Preference

If you are claiming Veterans' Preference, you are responsible for providing the required eligibility documentation by the closing date of the posting. Please scan and upload a copy of your cover letter and supporting documents, to Orange County Human Resources Division via the secure Box.com folder.

Your cover letter should include the Job ID number you are applying for, the title of the position, your full name and the last 4 digits of your social security number. *If you are a current employee returning from active military service, you may be eligible for promotion preference if the active military service qualifies for Veterans' Preference. Please note that Veterans' Preference applies only to a Veterans' first promotion after reinstatement or reemployment, without exception.

Educational Requirements

If your education was obtained in the United States, the County recognizes degrees or diplomas which are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If you have obtained education from a country other than the United States, your degree or diploma must be evaluated to determine the United States equivalency by a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Service (NACES) or the Association of International Credentials Evaluations (AICE) at your expense.