Shelter Veterinarian
Company: CITY OF FORT WORTH
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: March 19, 2023
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Job Description:
The City of Fort Worth is the 13th largest city in the U.S. and
the fastest growing among large cities. Fort Worth has received
multiple accolades, including number one Downtown (Livability), and
the second-best City in the nation for Job Seekers (Forbes). Our
employees serve the needs of over 900,000 residents. We are seeking
individuals that reflect our values of exceptional customer
experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous
improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.
A Shelter Veterinarian job is available with The City of Fort Worth
Code Compliance Department. The department is currently recruiting
to hire one or more compassionate and knowledgeable Shelter
Veterinarians to provide care for at-risk animals for its Animal
Campuses at 4900 Martin Street, Fort Worth, TX 76119 and 351
Hillshire Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76052.
The City of Fort Worth has a progressive animal welfare program
that enjoys broad based support from elected officials, industry,
residents, and animal welfare agencies. At its Silcox Animal Care
and Adoption Center, the City opened a new medical treatment ward
in October 2014 and added outdoor kennels and dog enrichment areas
in 2015. On April, 23-25, 2021, the city celebrated the grand
opening of its new state of the art North Animal Campus paid for by
a $13.5M bond program approved by the residents of Fort Worth in
2018. The new campus boasts a fully equipped veterinary hospital
for shelter pets along with five separate dog kennels, each with 10
enrichment yards, a cat ward with windows for every cat and staff
and volunteer space overlooking the 7.5 acres campus.
The Shelter Veterinarian job responsibilities include:
At the Fort Worth Animal Shelter each day is filled with diverse
opportunities. We work closely with veterinary technicians,
customer service representatives, kennel technicians, animal
control officers and partner organizations to be at the forefront
of animal welfare. Come see why over 120 dedicated staff call The
City of Fort Worth home.
The Fort Worth Animal Campuses are open seven days per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Conditions of Employment
Candidates who do not meet the Education requirement, may be
considered if they have more relevant work experience than the
position requires. Those selected for employment will be required
to pass Pre-Employment checks depending on the position
requirements. Those could include, but are not limited to: criminal
background check, drug screen, education verification, etc.
Criminal convictions will be considered on a case by case basis.
Employees are paid by direct deposit only. Equal Opportunity
Employer.
Keywords: CITY OF FORT WORTH, Fort Worth , Shelter Veterinarian, Healthcare , Fort Worth, Texas
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