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Job Description
Summary
Salary: $150,000 - Depending on Qualifications
Eligible for a $12,500 Hiring Incentive
THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
A detail-oriented candidate with experience in medical processes and procedures, especially animal spaying and neutering. If you have the desire to help improve the quality of life and the successful live release of shelter animals through medical intervention, please apply!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:- Graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree
- Two years of clinical experience as a veterinarian, preferably in a shelter environment
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Required:- Texas Driver's License
- Licensed by The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners to practice Veterinary Medicine in Texas
- USDA and DEA License is required within one year
- Monday - Friday
- Will include on-call, various hours, and flexibility.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the City Animal Shelter; manages a diverse collection of animals by providing professional veterinary care.
DUTIES OF POSITION:- Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations.
- Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter.
- Meets with animal care staff to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures.
- Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter.
- Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals.
- Develops, coordinates and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis and nutrition programs.
- Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interprets concerns, defines desired results and determines scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects.
- Prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills, and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
- Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies.
- Works with the Animal Shelter leadership in Budget planning.
- Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Waco
Show moreWaco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.
Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.
The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.
Governance and Organization
Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.
The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.
The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.
The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.
With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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