Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed. provides medical services in support of the health of animals that are part of medical research and studies. Prescribes medications, establishes and administers treatment plans, and performs surgeries on animals. Being a Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed. provides oversight of animal care and laboratory protocols to ensure compliance with veterinary standards and statutory requirements. Requires an applicable state license to practice. Additionally, Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed. requires a PhD in veterinary medicine. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Research Veterinarian - Higher Ed.'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to ensure the overall health, treatment, and diagnosis of shelter animals and those at our local zoo. The zoo is a medium-sized, AZA accredited facility with a diverse ensemble of animals, including Western lowland gorillas, Galapagos tortoises, lions, tigers, multiple ungulates, small-to-large sized primates, an aquarium, and a notable herpetology collection that includes many species of crocodilians. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and communicating medical policies to the appropriate staff, including proper quarantine and isolation protocols and those that are assisting at our local zoo. He or she will supervise and operate a low-cost spay neuter program offered to members of the public seeking to adopt shelter animals and to perform high volume spay and neuter animal surgery for pet adoptions. In addition, the position will help the senior Veterinarian at the Gladys Porter Zoo.
COMPETENCIES:
Gladys Porter Zoo:
Animal Shelter:
Education and Experience
D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or V.M.D. (Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris) with two (2) years of veterinary experience.
Special Certifications and License
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Must be licensed as a Veterinarian by the State of Texas and hold a DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
Independence and Judgement
Skillful judgment with out-of-the ordinary situations or issues; may make decisions for subordinates.
Initiative and Ingenuity
General guidelines: occasionally requires interpretation of available options to apply to non-standard situations; day-to-day work drives priorities.
Supervisory and Responsibility
Regularly assigns and monitors the work for three or more employees; has knowledge of long-term plans and goals for the department.
Financial Responsibility
Calculates amounts due, using some judgment; receives and processes larger amounts; balances receipts and cash from one or more other employees; monitors budget; brings problems to attention of supervisor; has substantive input into overall organizational budget.
Level and Frequency of Outside Contacts
Infrequent or non-difficult contacts with other people inside and/or outside department; straightforward information exchange, etc.
Physical Demands
Office job with little or occasional light physical effort. Ability to exert up to 35-50 lbs. of force occasionally to move objects.
Responsibility for Equipment and Property
Responsible for use of equipment/property such as office equipment, supplies, etc., which are used in office.
Working Conditions
Office job, no adverse conditions.
Other Requirements
The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.
ADA Requirements
The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.
Benefits
The City of Brownsville participates in a generous retirement plan with retirement opportunities available at 5 years of service at age 60 or 20 years of service at any age. The City has an exceptional employee and family medical, dental and life insurance plan. Employees may also contribute to deferred compensation plans from Equitable and supplemental insurance plans from AFLAC and Colonial Life. Full time employees have the opportunity to accumulate 10 sick days and 10 annual days per year. Additionally, the City of Brownsville observes 12 holidays annually and two (2) floating holidays.
EEOC Statements
The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
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