City of Jacksonville
Veterinarian
City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Florida, us, 32232
Veterinarian
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Veterinarian
Salary
$110,000.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2024-06156
Department
Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date
11/07/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
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Description
+
Benefits
+
Questions
Job Description
Annual Salary:
$ 110,000.00
This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases.
Examples of Work
+ Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries (average 35 per day)
+ Ability to perform additional soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.
+ Ability to deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to new incoming animals, current shelter population and the shelter's foster population.
+ Advises the Chief and other managers in areas of veterinary medicine.
+ Performs and interprets results from necropsies and forensic examinations for criminal cases; and testifies to same as needed.
+ Research medical literature and stays informed of most recent scientific data and recommendations to develop and review standard operating procedures within the shelter.
+ Communicates effectively with pet owners, coworkers, leadership and volunteers while fostering a positive working environment that thrives on efficiency and collaboration.
+ Be available for after-hours assistance for Animal Service Officers and Veterinary Technician staff as needed to advise/assist with treatment decisions for critically injured or debilitated animals.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
+ The Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution.
+ The Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment.
+ DEA Licensure will be required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
+ The Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties.
+ Can perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. Be sure to add coj.net to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention:
Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL
33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
+ Yes
+ No
03
The budgeted annual salary for this position is $110,000.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
+ Yes
+ No
04
This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
+ I have read and understand the above statement.
05
Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution. Are you a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution? If so, a copy of your unofficial transcripts is required.
+ Yes
+ No
06
Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment. Do you have this type of license? If so, please attach to your application.
+ Yes
+ No
07
DEA Licensure will be required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
+ Yes, I understand the above statement.
+ No, I don't understand the above statement.
08
Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties. Are you able to perform these duties?
+ Yes
+ No
09
Can veterinarian perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances?
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
+ FL Class E Driver License
+ GA Standard Driver's License
+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
+ License from another State.
+ Learner Permit
+ My license is currently invalid.
+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
11
If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
+ D or H - Employment Purposes
+ P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
+ S or I - Other Restriction
+ Two or more of these restrictions.
+ I have an out of state license.
+ None of the above.
12
Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
13
Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
14
Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
15
I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
16
Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
17
If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
18
If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
Required Question
Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
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Veterinarian
Salary
$110,000.00 Annually
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Job Type
Appointed Employee
Job Number
2024-06156
Department
Office of Administrative Services
Opening Date
11/07/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
+
Description
+
Benefits
+
Questions
Job Description
Annual Salary:
$ 110,000.00
This position reports to the Chief of Animal Care & Protective Services. The primary purposes of this position are to examine and triage animals entering the facility, develop and oversee appropriate treatment plans for animals requiring emergency or ongoing medical care, perform surgeries, monitor the health and care of animals housed at the shelter, and act in the capacity of an expert witness in court cases.
Examples of Work
+ Ability to perform high volume sterilization surgeries (average 35 per day)
+ Ability to perform additional soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures.
+ Ability to deliver high quality veterinary care in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to new incoming animals, current shelter population and the shelter's foster population.
+ Advises the Chief and other managers in areas of veterinary medicine.
+ Performs and interprets results from necropsies and forensic examinations for criminal cases; and testifies to same as needed.
+ Research medical literature and stays informed of most recent scientific data and recommendations to develop and review standard operating procedures within the shelter.
+ Communicates effectively with pet owners, coworkers, leadership and volunteers while fostering a positive working environment that thrives on efficiency and collaboration.
+ Be available for after-hours assistance for Animal Service Officers and Veterinary Technician staff as needed to advise/assist with treatment decisions for critically injured or debilitated animals.
Open Requirements/Supplemental Information
+ The Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution.
+ The Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment.
+ DEA Licensure will be required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
+ The Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties.
+ Can perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances.
A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.coj.net. A work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. Transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred.
The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. Be sure to add coj.net to your safe senders list to ensure you receive email notifications. You may also track the status of your application and see notifications by logging into your account.
Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.
If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention:
Veterans' Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL
33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us
The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.
www.coj.net/benefits
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?
+ Yes
+ No
03
The budgeted annual salary for this position is $110,000.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?
+ Yes
+ No
04
This position is located in an office and is not a remote location.
+ I have read and understand the above statement.
05
Veterinarian shall be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution. Are you a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited institution? If so, a copy of your unofficial transcripts is required.
+ Yes
+ No
06
Veterinarian must be licensed in the state of Florida with license maintained in good standing during employment. Do you have this type of license? If so, please attach to your application.
+ Yes
+ No
07
DEA Licensure will be required within six (6) months of appointment and must be maintained during employment.
+ Yes, I understand the above statement.
+ No, I don't understand the above statement.
08
Veterinarian must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit regularly to perform duties. Are you able to perform these duties?
+ Yes
+ No
09
Can veterinarian perform prolonged strenuous physical activity, including lifting and carrying objects weighing up to fifty (50) pounds alone or up to one hundred (100) pounds with the help of fellow employees for short distances?
+ Yes
+ No
10
Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess.
+ FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL)
+ FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL)
+ FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL)
+ FL Class E Driver License
+ GA Standard Driver's License
+ GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
+ GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
+ GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
+ License from another State.
+ Learner Permit
+ My license is currently invalid.
+ I do not possess any type of Driver's License.
11
If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions?
+ C or 1 - Business Purpose Only
+ D or H - Employment Purposes
+ P or 2 - Probation Interlock Device
+ S or I - Other Restriction
+ Two or more of these restrictions.
+ I have an out of state license.
+ None of the above.
12
Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
13
Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
14
Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date?
+ Yes
+ No
15
I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request.
+ Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license.
+ No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license.
16
Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
17
If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference
+ Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
+ No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.
18
If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.
+ I have read the above statement and understand what is required.
Required Question
Agency
City of Jacksonville
Address
117 W. Duval St. Suite 100
Jacksonville, Florida, 32202
Website
http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email