CLASSIFICATION TITLE:
Veterinarian
SALARY:
$83.83 - $83.83
DEPARTMENT:
Animal Control
Opening Date:
05/22/2024
Closing Date:
06/06/2024 12:00 a.m.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: At-Will
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Under direction, provides routine care and treatment to animals, examines animals for diseases and illnesses, and provides recommendations for care. Performs routine examinations and evaluates animals’ temperaments, recommends quarantine or further testing as necessary. Administers rabies vaccination, performs euthanasia activities, and maintains records of drugs dispensed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides routine care and treatment of animals.
Examines animals for diseases and illnesses and provides care recommendations.
Performs routine examinations and evaluates animals’ temperaments.
Recommends quarantine or further testing as necessary.
Administers all vaccinations.
Performs euthanasia activities.
Maintains records of drugs dispensed.
Performs forensic veterinary exams for cruelty and legal cases.
Educates staff on veterinary issues.
Attends off-site vaccine clinics on behalf of the department.
Operates an automobile to perform assigned job functions.
Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Education and Experience:
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree (D.V.M. or V.M.D.) from an accredited college of veterinary medicine
Preferred Education and Experience:
Experience working in an animal shelter
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of a current Veterinarian license from the State of Michigan
Possession of a State and Federal Controlled Substance License
Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
State animal laws and regulations
The care and handling of wild and domesticated livestock, and other various animals
Skill in:
Handling animals under adverse conditions
Decision-making ability and problem-solving skills
Ability to:
Cope with difficult situations and/or emergencies requiring immediate decisions in accordance with department policies and procedures
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other professionals, and the public
Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign
Effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred
Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions
Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files
Maintain the confidentiality of information and professional boundaries
Work independently
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Work Environment
Office or similar indoor environment: F/C
Outdoor environment: F/C
Street environment (near moving traffic): O
Construction site: N/S
Confined space: O
Exposures
Individuals who are hostile or irate: O
Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): O
Communicable diseases: F/C
Moving mechanical parts: N/S
Fumes or airborne particles: O
Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: F/C
Loud noises (85+ decibels): O
Blood Borne Pathogens: F/C
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously
Demand
Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C
Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C
Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: O
Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: O
Digging: N/S
Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O
Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C
Kneeling to work at low levels: O
Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C
Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another (covered by the items below):
Up to 10 pounds: F/C
Up to 50 pounds: F/C
More than 50 pounds: O
Over 100 pounds: O
Push / Pull objects away from or towards the body: O
Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O
Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: O
Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C
Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C
Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS
Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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About Us
Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county, boasting a population of more than 865,000 residents and growing. From the densely-populated southern cities to the rural northern villages, Macomb County possesses a wealth of assets that make it a desirable place to live, work and play! As the county gains in population and cultural diversity increases, initiatives such as the dignity campaign enables us to cultivate a community that embraces all people and celebrates their unique contributions. Through collaborative community-based activities, Macomb County is promoting multiculturalism and inclusiveness.
