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Gila River Indian Community 

Job Description

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.
  • As available, triage emergency medical situations on animals and make recommendations.
  • Actively promote spay and neuter, and educate clients on responsible animal ownership.
  • As needed, liaison with public health officer when dealing with zoonotic diseases or zoonotic outbreaks with the Community.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge in evaluating animals for abuse, cruelty and neglect.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of diseases, symptoms, diagnostic tools and techniques, medicines and surgical procedures associated in treating animals.
  • Knowledge of pre-pubescent sterilization of puppies and kittens.
  • Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping.
  • Knowledge of modern office practices and IT equipment, and computer software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Knowledge dealing with proper lifting and transport of sick/injured animals.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 10 lbs. and maximum of 50 lbs.
  • Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.
  • Ability to communicate professionally, respectfully and effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
  • Ability to oversee the performance of a variety of general clerical work.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
  • Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited Veterinary College with two (2) years’ experience in veterinary care, veterinary medicine or animal care/control and experience in performing spaying/neutering surgery and a minimum of forty (40) continuing education units (CEU’s) per year required to remain compliant with State’s licensing requirements. 

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current Arizona license to practice veterinary medicine (per A.R.S. 32-2215 et seq).
  • Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License to prescribe and order scheduled drugs and medicines.
  • Receive a full series of pre-exposure rabies immunizations within first ninety days of employment.  Medical inability to immunize (must sign a release of liability) or previous immunization must be verified by a certified physician prior to start of employment.
  • Required to obtain a Tribal Operator’s permit.
  • Required to pass a background check.