This is a technical position with responsibility for planning and implementing the shelter and community veterinary medicine procedures and policies for the City of Rochester, such as: spay/neuter program, vaccination protocols, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, treatment protocols for sick and injured animals, and external-facing community veterinary care. General direction is received from the Director of Animal Services with regard to department vision, policies, and priorities. Wide latitude is allowed in the use of independent judgment in the performance of duties particularly in development of veterinary care procedures and processes. Related work is performed as required.