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Veterinarian

Broward County Animal Care , Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Description

SCOPE OF WORK

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.

- Examines animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries; treats sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
- Examines impounded animals; directs separation of diseased animals for treatment or other disposition; issues certificate of health for animals adopted.
- Inoculates, spays or neuters animals in accordance with established laws, and policies and standard operating procedures and including adherence to all protocols put forth by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Performs and interprets laboratory tests for parasitic conditions and diseases.
- Reviews and makes recommendations to Department head concerning Animal Care program policies, procedures, and activities; prepares periodic evaluative reports on veterinary services.
- Collects body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis; inoculates animals against various diseases such as rabies or distemper.
- Compares medical and surgical protocols to the overall standard of care in the community to ensure that the best level of care possible is achieved.
- Trains the veterinary technicians in all procedures involving the care and treatment of animals.
- Provides lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for animals brought to the shelter; ensures that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animals' conditions are recorded.
- Assists in monitoring inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals with strict adherence to local and State protocols on the use and security of controlled substances.
- Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university.

Special Certifications and Licenses
Possess a Florida Veterinarian License in good standing at time of start and for duration of assignment.

Possess a USDA Category I License, or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.

Possess a Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.

Preferences
Fluent in Spanish and/or Creole
Shelter Medicine Certification/Degree
Animal Cruelty Investigation Certification/Degree
Fear Free Shelter Certification
HQHVSN (High Quality High Volume Spay and Neuter) Training
USDA Category I Accreditation
DEA Registration
Additional Information:

This position is a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.

SALARY: $108,504.42 - $173,172.77 Annually

How to Apply

If interested in the position, or to learn more about it, please click the link:

http://www.broward.org/careers

Post Date: Monday, November 17, 2025