Veterinarian

SUMMARY

This position, located within the Medical Services Division of Animal Care & Control, performs professional work in examining and treating shelter animals, performing surgery, monitoring and maintaining preventive healthcare programs, providing medical analysis on animal cruelty cases and other cases involving animals. Offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversees the health care of shelter animals, and ensures the maintenance of accurate and complete animal health records

• Plans and conducts medical exams of animals sheltered by Animal Care & Control

• Diagnoses animal health problems and initiates appropriate treatment

• Administers an effective disease prevention program by implementing an inoculation regime and ensuring effective shelter sanitation and disinfection

• Monitors and maintains preventative healthcare programs

• Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals (including rabbits) and other surgeries as needed

• Provides emergency medical treatment to sick or injured animals on a rotating 24-hour on-call basis

• Evaluates animals victimized by cruelty and neglect and provides court testimony as necessary

• Euthanizes animals as necessary

• Provides animal health information and assistance to those adopting shelter animals; provides follow-up medical care as appropriate

• Works with shelter staff to order and maintain veterinary supplies

• Provides instruction and leadership of shelter technicians and other staff who assist with veterinary procedures

• Maintains assigned equipment

• Provides recommendations and considerations to the shelter manager and shelter director

• Performs routine administrative/clerical duties as required, these may include but are not limited to preparing forms, reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, etc.

• Attends training, meetings, conferences, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications

• Performs other related duties as assigned

 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, adept at conveying information clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

• Skilled in fostering positive working relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

• Proactive and detail-oriented, effectively planning, prioritizing, and organizing work to achieve desired outcomes with minimal oversight.

• Highly adaptable and skilled in task-switching, effectively managing multiple responsibilities and projects concurrently.

• Skilled in animal handling, possessing knowledge of various species, and capable of interacting with them safely and effectively.

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure, exercising good judgment and self-control to navigate stressful situations and peak workload periods with efficiency.

• Proficient in accurate record-keeping, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of detailed documentation for audit purposes

• Knowledgeable in legal frameworks, including laws, legal codes, and relevant regulations, applying this understanding to ensure compliance and adherence to legal standards.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree (DVM or VMD) and a minimum two (2) years of related experience and/or training.

• Hold a North Carolina State license to practice Veterinary Medicine and Controlled Substance Certification.

• ​Ability to obtain a DEA Controlled Substance Certification.

• Possess a valid North Carolina (NC) or South Carolina (SC) driver’s license

 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

 

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

 

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

 

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

 

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

 

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

 

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

 

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

 

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

 

 

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

 

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

 

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.