Veterinarian, Animal Services
Under the supervision of the Chief of Veterinary Operations, the Wellness Veterinarian provides quality preventative veterinary care and sterilization surgeries for publicly owned dogs and cats. These duties will be performed at the Harris County Pets Wellness Clinic and through mobile services throughout Harris County.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Examines animals and identifies potential ailments such as injuries, health conditions and behavior issues that need treatment.
- Neuters or spays dogs and cats prior to being adopted.
- Provides general supervision to technicians performing vaccinations and treatment of animals.
- Provides clinical supervision to technicians assisting with surgery.
- Assists in the development and/or review of sanitation, treatment, and euthanasia protocols.
- Assists in the prevention and control of disease in sheltered animals.
- Educate clients about the value of preventative care such as heartworm and flea prevention.
- Vaccinates pets against rabies and other disease, implants microchips and performs other veterinary medical procedures.
- Work and communicate with other veterinarians and technicians to provide the best medical care.
- Responsible for daily evaluation of quarantined animals.
- Other duties as assigned