Broward County
Overview
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Veterinarian to support the Animal Care Division. Broward County is not accepting attachments for this recruitment, including resumes or similar supporting documentation. Please ensure you complete the application in its entirety and include all information you want considered.
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Animal Care Division Are you interested in working in a progressive animal services organization focused on using best practices to serve a diverse, large County? Broward County Animal Care protects residents and animals by providing animal services and promoting community engagement. We work with our community to maximize best outcomes for humans and non-human animals alike!
We operate with Four Pillars of Service in mind:
Equity
Safety
Community
Excellent Shelter Operations
We are people who are compassionate with people and their animals, we are interested in evidence for decision making, and we are rooted in community service. Does that sound like a team you’d like to work with?
General Description The Division's mission is to provide shelter for lost and surrendered animals and promote successful adoptions that enhance the lives of companion animals and their humans. Provides high quality medical and surgical care for animals. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university. Requires two (2) years practicing medical care of animals or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Possess a Florida Veterinarian License in good standing at time of start and for duration of assignment.
Preferences
Fluent in Spanish and/or Creole
Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Certification
Fear Free Shelter Certification
USDA Category I Accreditation
Animal Cruelty Investigation Certificate
Major Functions and Responsibilities The following are representative duties and may be assigned as needed:
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries; treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Examine impounded animals; direct separation of diseased animals for treatment or other disposition; issue certificates of health for animals adopted.
Inoculates, spays or neuters animals in accordance with laws, policies and standard operating procedures, including adherence to OSHA protocols.
Perform and interpret laboratory tests for parasitic conditions and diseases.
Review and make recommendations to Department head concerning Animal Care and Adoption program policies, procedures, and activities; prepare periodic evaluative reports on veterinary services.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis; inoculates animals against diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Compare medical and surgical protocols to the standard of care in the community to ensure the best level of care.
Train the veterinary technicians in all procedures involving the care and treatment of animals.
Provide lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records; ensure high levels of service and care and that changes in animals’ conditions are recorded.
Assist in monitoring inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals with adherence to local and State protocols on controlled substances.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing for long periods and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, or considerable skill in tasks requiring precision.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals and disease/pathogens.
County Core Competencies All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management and County-wide Responsibilities Emergency management: During emergency conditions, all County employees may be required to work in emergency service roles, including potential deployment during disasters. All employees must observe ethics and integrity in accordance with the County’s policies and Code of Ethics.
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Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums: Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
Animal Care Division Are you interested in working in a progressive animal services organization focused on using best practices to serve a diverse, large County? Broward County Animal Care protects residents and animals by providing animal services and promoting community engagement. We work with our community to maximize best outcomes for humans and non-human animals alike!
We operate with Four Pillars of Service in mind:
Equity
Safety
Community
Excellent Shelter Operations
We are people who are compassionate with people and their animals, we are interested in evidence for decision making, and we are rooted in community service. Does that sound like a team you’d like to work with?
General Description The Division's mission is to provide shelter for lost and surrendered animals and promote successful adoptions that enhance the lives of companion animals and their humans. Provides high quality medical and surgical care for animals. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university. Requires two (2) years practicing medical care of animals or closely related experience.
Special Certifications and Licenses Possess a Florida Veterinarian License in good standing at time of start and for duration of assignment.
Preferences
Fluent in Spanish and/or Creole
Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Certification
Fear Free Shelter Certification
USDA Category I Accreditation
Animal Cruelty Investigation Certificate
Major Functions and Responsibilities The following are representative duties and may be assigned as needed:
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries; treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Examine impounded animals; direct separation of diseased animals for treatment or other disposition; issue certificates of health for animals adopted.
Inoculates, spays or neuters animals in accordance with laws, policies and standard operating procedures, including adherence to OSHA protocols.
Perform and interpret laboratory tests for parasitic conditions and diseases.
Review and make recommendations to Department head concerning Animal Care and Adoption program policies, procedures, and activities; prepare periodic evaluative reports on veterinary services.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis; inoculates animals against diseases such as rabies or distemper.
Compare medical and surgical protocols to the standard of care in the community to ensure the best level of care.
Train the veterinary technicians in all procedures involving the care and treatment of animals.
Provide lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records; ensure high levels of service and care and that changes in animals’ conditions are recorded.
Assist in monitoring inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals with adherence to local and State protocols on controlled substances.
Performs related work as assigned.
Physical Demands Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement. Performs light to medium work that involves walking or standing for long periods and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular basis, or considerable skill in tasks requiring precision.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment) Involves routine and frequent exposure to animals and disease/pathogens.
County Core Competencies All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The ADA requires Broward County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with the Professional Standards/Human Rights Section.
Emergency Management and County-wide Responsibilities Emergency management: During emergency conditions, all County employees may be required to work in emergency service roles, including potential deployment during disasters. All employees must observe ethics and integrity in accordance with the County’s policies and Code of Ethics.
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