VETERINARIAN-ANIMAL SHELTER, Job# 861-1 Position Available In Rowan, North Carolina

VETERINARIAN-ANIMAL

SHELTER, Job# 861-1 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars 160 Adoption Way, Salisbury, NC 28146 Job Opportunity Announcement VETERINARIAN-Animal Shelter Job #861-1 Open Until Filled Located in the heart of North Carolina’s Piedmont, Rowan County is attractively and conveniently nestled between the state’s largest city and its Capitol. Rowan County is made up of more than 20 departments and nearly 1,450 employees that are committed to providing a wealth of services to County residents and businesses. The County is currently accepting applications for the position of Veterinarian. The Veterinarian provides a medical perspective as part of a management team for the shelter operations, helping to guide policy and procedure for quality of animal care and the overall health of all shelter animals and related work as apparent or assigned; provides veterinary perspective to plan and implement a comprehensive shelter healthcare program; making daily rounds to assess the health of all shelter animals; provides basic health exams, diagnosis, and treatment as necessary; ensures proper sanitation and implements strategies to provide effective disease control; provides environmental enrichment for animals in the shelter; performs and/or supervises humane euthanasia as required; provides medical guidance for a team decision to select animals for euthanasia; maintains completed medical records and drug records required by the Drug Enforcement Agency; works with the team to supervise and coordinate the purchase of all clinic supplies and equipment; examines, supervises vaccinations, and oversees treatment of all shelter animals, including microchipping; supervises disease prevention, education, and training of staff in proper care and analyzing health issues; and holds informational meetings and writes publications for the public on the safety and wellbeing of animals. Performs spay and neuter procedures for age-appropriate animals in the shelter. Good communication and people skills are a must. Working hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Must typically be available for on-call conferencing if needed for emergencies on nights and weekends. Requires considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of veterinary medicine; principles and techniques of animal pathology and of bacteriology; ability to conduct epidemiological surveys, prepare technical reports and make recommendations for programs on prevention; handle with tact, consistency, and sound judgement the diversity of public contacts demanded in consultative services; communicate effectively in oral and written form; and operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and applicable office productivity software. Requires a Doctorate degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited college or university. Final transcript showing the date that your degree was awarded and/or any required certificate or licenses must be submitted with your application. Salary $80,600 – $104,800. Excellent Benefits Package Apply online at . Individuals with disabilities may request application accommodations by calling HR at (704) 216-8100. The County administers pre-employment drug tests and criminal background checks for all positions. Some positions may require a physical exam, credit check, and/or a driving history check depending upon the position. the position.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,600.00 – $104,800.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift On call

Work Location:

In person