Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, LA
DOCTOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
Calcasieu Parish Police Jury, LA - Lafayette, Louisiana, United States, 70595
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Salary:
$153,220.00 Annually Location :
Animal Services, LA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00081 Department:
Animal Services Opening Date:
05/13/2025 Closing Date:
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Central
Summary
This is the fifth of five levels in the Animal Care Series.
This position is a public health and safety position involving the responsibility of the practitioner to protect the citizens of the community from the spread of rabies as well as maintain the health & well-being of the animals entering the Animal Services shelter. Examples of Duties
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)
Oversee and monitor the health of shelter animals and provide veterinary expertise in accordance with professional training as well as Animal Services policies and procedures. Perform spay & neuter surgeries, health checks & evaluations on injured or harmed animals. May also advise on euthanasia decisions. Provide leadership, training, direction for medical care & surgical care of adoption animals and shelter animals. Counsel current & potential pet owners about sanitary measures, feeding, and the importance of regular, routine veterinary care. Assist the Director in establishing and maintaining all health-related protocols to maximize animal placement and minimize shelter diseases and euthanasia for adoptable and owned animals. Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, citizens & area veterinarians in order to maintain a positive and professional image. Participation in annual rabies clinics and other public relations activities. Ability to function as the sole Veterinarian on staff. Respond to questions from staff regarding injuries relating to animal cruelty and other investigations which may include receiving phone calls afterhours & on weekends. Provide professional documentation regarding the condition, health or status of animals in cruelty investigations or other investigations. Staying abreast on the latest technology & advancements in Veterinary field to ensure that we continue to provide quality care to the animals entering the shelter. May be asked to provide guidance to kennel staff on cleaning, feeding & other methods in an effort to prevent the spread of disease. Responsible for ordering shelter medications as needed. Perform related work, as required and any other duties as deemed necessary by the Director. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports directly to the Director of Animal Services. Required to provide supervision to Animal Services employees when performing duties directly related to veterinary operations or tasks. Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV) degree from an accredited college or university, proficient in spay and neuter surgeries and meets state requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience to satisfy the minimum requirements for the position.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement. License to Practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Louisiana. State and/or Federal Licenses or Permits to maintain, dispense, & prescribe drugs & medications.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE
Large & Small Animal Medicine Animal Nutrition Requirements Animal Behavior Assessment Anesthesia & Surgery Principles Scientific rules & methods to aid in solving problems. Trained in Animal Euthanasia Continue to build on current knowledge & expertise by attending trainings, reading literature, etc. SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports & correspondence. Ability to judge complex problems under high pressure situations. Ability to remain calm in stressful and volatile situations. Ability to diagnose and treat injured animals and provide preventative medical care. Ability to encourage others with positive interactions as well as a positive attitude. Ability to maintain the standard of ethics and professionalism as agreed to when the oath of Veterinary Medicine was taken.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force Frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, animal bites, repugnant odors and sights inherent within a shelter environment, and possible exposure to diseases associated with animals, to include blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, explosive materials, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. UNIFORM An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. WORK SCHEDULES Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:
Part-time Full-time Temporary Rotating shifts 12-hour shifts 4/10s 9/80s 5/8s
VACATION Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
SICK LEAVE Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:
New Year's Eve New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mardi Gras Day Good Friday Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Christmas Eve Christmas Day One (1) Personal Day
RETIREMENT Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life and AD & D
Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
VISION A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS Dell Computers Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD 630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C Lake Charles (337) 478-0808 lakecharles@myphonemd.net Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone 3467 Nelson Road Lake Charles (337) 564-6997 www.fixmyphone.com Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge. 01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes No
02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes No
03
Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Yes No
Required Question
$153,220.00 Annually Location :
Animal Services, LA Job Type:
Full-Time Job Number:
2025-00081 Department:
Animal Services Opening Date:
05/13/2025 Closing Date:
8/13/2025 11:59 PM Central
Summary
This is the fifth of five levels in the Animal Care Series.
This position is a public health and safety position involving the responsibility of the practitioner to protect the citizens of the community from the spread of rabies as well as maintain the health & well-being of the animals entering the Animal Services shelter. Examples of Duties
(The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Other duties may be assigned.)
Oversee and monitor the health of shelter animals and provide veterinary expertise in accordance with professional training as well as Animal Services policies and procedures. Perform spay & neuter surgeries, health checks & evaluations on injured or harmed animals. May also advise on euthanasia decisions. Provide leadership, training, direction for medical care & surgical care of adoption animals and shelter animals. Counsel current & potential pet owners about sanitary measures, feeding, and the importance of regular, routine veterinary care. Assist the Director in establishing and maintaining all health-related protocols to maximize animal placement and minimize shelter diseases and euthanasia for adoptable and owned animals. Establish and maintain positive relationships with staff, volunteers, citizens & area veterinarians in order to maintain a positive and professional image. Participation in annual rabies clinics and other public relations activities. Ability to function as the sole Veterinarian on staff. Respond to questions from staff regarding injuries relating to animal cruelty and other investigations which may include receiving phone calls afterhours & on weekends. Provide professional documentation regarding the condition, health or status of animals in cruelty investigations or other investigations. Staying abreast on the latest technology & advancements in Veterinary field to ensure that we continue to provide quality care to the animals entering the shelter. May be asked to provide guidance to kennel staff on cleaning, feeding & other methods in an effort to prevent the spread of disease. Responsible for ordering shelter medications as needed. Perform related work, as required and any other duties as deemed necessary by the Director. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position reports directly to the Director of Animal Services. Required to provide supervision to Animal Services employees when performing duties directly related to veterinary operations or tasks. Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DMV) degree from an accredited college or university, proficient in spay and neuter surgeries and meets state requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience to satisfy the minimum requirements for the position.
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement. License to Practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Louisiana. State and/or Federal Licenses or Permits to maintain, dispense, & prescribe drugs & medications.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE
Large & Small Animal Medicine Animal Nutrition Requirements Animal Behavior Assessment Anesthesia & Surgery Principles Scientific rules & methods to aid in solving problems. Trained in Animal Euthanasia Continue to build on current knowledge & expertise by attending trainings, reading literature, etc. SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents, write reports & correspondence. Ability to judge complex problems under high pressure situations. Ability to remain calm in stressful and volatile situations. Ability to diagnose and treat injured animals and provide preventative medical care. Ability to encourage others with positive interactions as well as a positive attitude. Ability to maintain the standard of ethics and professionalism as agreed to when the oath of Veterinary Medicine was taken.
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force Frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and travel. WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, animal bites, repugnant odors and sights inherent within a shelter environment, and possible exposure to diseases associated with animals, to include blood-borne pathogens. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and extreme cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, explosive materials, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. UNIFORM An employee in this position will be supplied with a uniform, provided by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury. The employee is responsible for abiding by the Police Jury's Uniform Agreement.
NOTE The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. WORK SCHEDULES Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by department and include the following:
Part-time Full-time Temporary Rotating shifts 12-hour shifts 4/10s 9/80s 5/8s
VACATION Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
SICK LEAVE Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave
HOLIDAYS Depending on the position the employee is hired into, employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire:
New Year's Eve New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mardi Gras Day Good Friday Memorial Day July 4th Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day & Friday after Christmas Eve Christmas Day One (1) Personal Day
RETIREMENT Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.
SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.
EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.
ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, provides office visits for a $5.00 co-pay to employees and their Calcasieu Parish Police Jury insured dependents.
LIFE INSURANCE Basic Life and AD & D - $10,000 Life and AD & D coverage for the employee is included with the health insurance at no cost to the employee.
Supplemental Life and AD & D
Employee can purchase term additional Life/AD & D in increments of $10,000 up to a maximum of $500,000.Term Life/AD & D is also available for an employee's spouse and eligible dependents.
VISION A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.
MAJOR MEDICAL Major medical insurance is offered for employees with options to add family to the major medical plan.
DISCOUNTS Dell Computers Offers a special members' only store with discounts and monthly specials.
Verizon Wireless Offers employee discounts for wireless service.
Sprint Offers service discounts on Sprint and Nextel devices.
AT&T Offers discount on service, free phones available, free shipping for online purchases, exclusive offers, sales, & packages.
My Phone MD 630 Prien Lake Road, Suite C Lake Charles (337) 478-0808 lakecharles@myphonemd.net Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge.
Fix My Phone 3467 Nelson Road Lake Charles (337) 564-6997 www.fixmyphone.com Offers a discount to Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees for mobile device repair services. Simply notify the staff that you are a Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee and show your badge. 01
Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent?
Yes No
02
Do you have a valid Driver's License?
Yes No
03
Are you a current Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employee?
Yes No
Required Question