City of Irving, TX
Veterinarian
City of Irving, TX, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Salary:
$128,112.00 - $180,600.00 Annually
Location :
City of Irving, TX
Job Type:
Professional
Job Number:
2200353B
Department:
Police / Animal Services
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Job Posting
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
Duties include ensuring the overall health, treatment and diagnosis of animals impounded at the Irving Animal Shelter; performing spay / neuter surgeries; evaluating quarantined animals involved in bites; prescribing euthanasia for badly injured or ill animals; administering vaccinations and ensuring proper sanitary measures are in place; and providing medical training to shelter staff and animal services officers. Minimum qualifications include being Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited college or university and one year of shelter medicine in a municipal animal shelter or humane organization. Must currently be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas and have current DEA certificate. Schedule is eight hour shifts Monday through Friday with some flexibility and hours may include evenings and weekends. A résumé must be submitted with application.
PAY GRADE GG34 / FULL PAY RANGE $10,676 - $15,050 PER MONTHFull Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.Culture
Irving Animal Services is a division of the Irving Police Department, and it maintains a safe and secure city by providing a healthy environment for humans and animals living in Irving.In 2010, the City of Irving constructed a 26,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Animal Care Campus that includes cat condos with window views, a dog park and spacious kennels. The campus is shared with DFW Humane Society.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
Supplemental Information
HIRING INCENTIVE!
Individuals hired into this position will receive $2,666 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $2,667 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.Employees that successfully complete one year of employment withoutdocumented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $2,667.The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $8,000.The City reserves the right to modify, amend, suspend, or terminate this policy, its standard practices, and its administrative procedures at any time, at its sole discretion.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at
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Professional Experience - How many years of experience do you have performing necropsies?
1 year2 years3 years4 or more yearsNone
02
Professional Experience -- Have you evaluated and monitored animals involved in animal cruelty or welfare cases? If so, how many years? If not, simply state N/A.
Required Question
$128,112.00 - $180,600.00 Annually
Location :
City of Irving, TX
Job Type:
Professional
Job Number:
2200353B
Department:
Police / Animal Services
Opening Date:
06/27/2024
Job Posting
THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE
Duties include ensuring the overall health, treatment and diagnosis of animals impounded at the Irving Animal Shelter; performing spay / neuter surgeries; evaluating quarantined animals involved in bites; prescribing euthanasia for badly injured or ill animals; administering vaccinations and ensuring proper sanitary measures are in place; and providing medical training to shelter staff and animal services officers. Minimum qualifications include being Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited college or university and one year of shelter medicine in a municipal animal shelter or humane organization. Must currently be licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Texas and have current DEA certificate. Schedule is eight hour shifts Monday through Friday with some flexibility and hours may include evenings and weekends. A résumé must be submitted with application.
PAY GRADE GG34 / FULL PAY RANGE $10,676 - $15,050 PER MONTHFull Job Description
The full job description for this position and all other City of Irving job classifications are available online. to access the list of job titles.Culture
Irving Animal Services is a division of the Irving Police Department, and it maintains a safe and secure city by providing a healthy environment for humans and animals living in Irving.In 2010, the City of Irving constructed a 26,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Animal Care Campus that includes cat condos with window views, a dog park and spacious kennels. The campus is shared with DFW Humane Society.
The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The City of Irving is dedicated to making diversity and inclusivity a priority, to continually refine and develop best practices, and to foster a participatory government. The city also acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community. The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.
Supplemental Information
HIRING INCENTIVE!
Individuals hired into this position will receive $2,666 after their first 30 days of employment provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.
Employees that successfully complete their 6-month orientation period will receive an additional one-time payment of $2,667 provided there are no documented attendance or disciplinary issues.Employees that successfully complete one year of employment withoutdocumented attendance or disciplinary issues will receive an additional one-time payment of $2,667.The maximum amount of hiring incentive that an individual employee may receive is $8,000.The City reserves the right to modify, amend, suspend, or terminate this policy, its standard practices, and its administrative procedures at any time, at its sole discretion.
For full-time employees, the City of Irving offers competitive health benefits and also participates in TMRS. More information can be found online at
01
Professional Experience - How many years of experience do you have performing necropsies?
1 year2 years3 years4 or more yearsNone
02
Professional Experience -- Have you evaluated and monitored animals involved in animal cruelty or welfare cases? If so, how many years? If not, simply state N/A.
Required Question