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Job description
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited veterinary school; one year of professional clinical veterinary experience and a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Experience working in an animal shelter, animal welfare organization, or municipal animal services unit and experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, preferred. Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required. This position is considered Critical Safety Sensitive and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of illegal drugs, and/or the use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited. Employees must not consume or be under the influence of alcohol while on duty, on work premises, or operating agency equipment. This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice’s “Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy” and therefore requires successfully passing a more stringent criminal background check. Must be a US citizen or be a lawful permanent resident eligible for naturalization.
Provide all veterinary services for shelter animals and Police K 9s
Conduct full physical examinations, diagnostics, and radiographs
Perform surgical procedures, including spay/neuter
Administer treatments, medications, and preventive care
Perform euthanasia services for medical, behavioral, or public safety reasons, including wildlife
Prepare and submit laboratory specimens for rabies testing
Provide animal health and handling training for employees
Serve as a consultant for animal cruelty, neglect, hoarding, and dog fighting investigations
Perform necropsies
Testify in court as an expert witness
Administer rabies vaccinations at county rabies clinics
Maintain detailed and accurate medical records and documentation
Collaborate with shelter leadership and staff to promote overall animal wellness
Perform other work as required
Monday - Friday; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; subject to emergency call outs for cruelty/seizure cases, emergency sheltering, etc
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