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City of Virginia Beach The
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will be responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic veterinary care for animals in the municipal shelter, police canine unit, and sheriff canine unit. This position is one of two full-time veterinarians overseeing the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center and the attached veterinary clinic. The Veterinarian ensures the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance and plays a key role in developing and implementing shelter medicine protocols and staff training initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality veterinary medical services, including examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and preventative care for shelter animals, police K-9s, and sheriff canines. Establish and maintain herd health standards, vaccination schedules, disease prevention strategies, and outbreak response plans. Oversee and ensure the humane administration of euthanasia in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards. Maintain strict compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances. Directly supervise and mentor a licensed veterinary technician, providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional development. Partner with the shelter manager to assess current practices and develop evidence-based protocols to improve animal health outcomes, shelter population management, and biosecurity. Design and deliver comprehensive staff training programs on topics including animal handling, sanitation, vaccination protocols, and emergency response; maintain training documentation and assess ongoing competency. Collaborate with animal care, law enforcement, and administrative staff to support multidisciplinary animal health initiatives and promote a culture of compassion, safety, and continuous improvement. The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off. The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level
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Veterinarian, #44646
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City of Virginia Beach 3 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Veterinarian, #44646
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City of Virginia Beach The
Veterinarian
will be responsible for providing comprehensive diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic veterinary care for animals in the municipal shelter, police canine unit, and sheriff canine unit. This position is one of two full-time veterinarians overseeing the Virginia Beach Animal Care and Adoption Center and the attached veterinary clinic. The Veterinarian ensures the highest standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance and plays a key role in developing and implementing shelter medicine protocols and staff training initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality veterinary medical services, including examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, and preventative care for shelter animals, police K-9s, and sheriff canines. Establish and maintain herd health standards, vaccination schedules, disease prevention strategies, and outbreak response plans. Oversee and ensure the humane administration of euthanasia in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards. Maintain strict compliance with all local, state, and federal laws regarding the handling, storage, and documentation of controlled substances. Directly supervise and mentor a licensed veterinary technician, providing guidance, feedback, and support for professional development. Partner with the shelter manager to assess current practices and develop evidence-based protocols to improve animal health outcomes, shelter population management, and biosecurity. Design and deliver comprehensive staff training programs on topics including animal handling, sanitation, vaccination protocols, and emergency response; maintain training documentation and assess ongoing competency. Collaborate with animal care, law enforcement, and administrative staff to support multidisciplinary animal health initiatives and promote a culture of compassion, safety, and continuous improvement. The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, and Paid-Time-Off. The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Seniority level
Seniority level Associate Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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