VETERINARIAN

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Veterinarian is responsible for performing all surgical procedures, including spaying/neutering of dogs and

cats (pre-pubescent); monitors the administration of anesthesia to animals; monitors recovery of animals and

performs post-surgical evaluation and repair; conducts pre-examination of dogs and cats scheduled for

sterilization; conducts examination of owned dogs and cats, for the purpose of evaluating general health and

possible injuries; provides emergency and non-emergency care of sheltered animals; evaluates health and vital

statistics of impounded animals and authorizes release of animals from rabies quarantine; acts as veterinarian on

record to purchase items from pharmaceutical companies; signs various documents including rabies certificates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Supervise Veterinary Technicians and the Veterinary Assistant. Responsible for all care and supervision to

ensure safe and ethical veterinary practices and standards are being adhered to.

 Provide medical evaluation and care for animals impounded and sheltered within the Animal Control shelter.

 Monitors animals impounded for rabies quarantine and evaluates them at end of quarantine period as to

whether they are symptomatic or asymptomatic.

 Organize and participate in all scheduled annual Rabies Clinics conducted in each district of the Community.

 Conduct pre-examination of dogs and cats scheduled for sterilization to determine their ability to withstand

surgery.

 Supervise post-operation checks and order of medical treatments as necessary to ensure complete surgical

recovery.

 Perform surgical procedures to animals when required.

 Conduct health evaluations of dogs and cats owned by Community members for diagnosis and treatment or

referral as needed and for rabies and health vaccinations through scheduled appointments.

 Conduct training of shelter staff in euthanasia, disease control and prevention in shelter and clinic

environment.

 Continue research and maintenance of safe and efficacious medical protocol regarding anesthesia and

surgery.

 Supervise handling and recording of controlled substances by veterinary staff and animal control staff.