About The Position
The Forensic Veterinarian provides veterinary assessment, medical treatment, and forensic documentation for animals involved in cruelty investigations and legal cases. The role includes on-scene triage and stabilization, comprehensive intake examinations, diagnostic testing, necropsies, evidence collection and documentation, development of treatment plans, and ongoing monitoring of medical conditions and recovery. The veterinarian works closely with Forensic Technicians, investigative personnel, and medical leadership to evaluate injuries, determine possible causes of illness or death, maintain accurate medical records, and support investigations and potential legal proceedings. More broadly, the veterinarian provides clinical and preventive care to domestic or exotic animals to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing. The position coordinates animal-care activities, communicates with staff about animal health and husbandry, collaborates with medical and public-health professionals, and helps ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and requirements.
Requirements
- Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA-accredited college, or an eligible equivalent described in the posting.
- Must obtain a Texas veterinary license within the probationary period.
- Must obtain a valid DEA registration certificate for the listed schedules within the probationary period.
- Current valid driver's license and good driving record.
- Spay/neuter skills.
- Basic understanding of shelter medicine.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- No felony drug offenses.
- Knowledge of veterinary medical-care techniques and procedures for domestic or exotic animals.
- Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heartworm disease and treatment, and pharmaceuticals.
- Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws as applied to shelter medicine.
- Ability to diagnose and recognize illness, injury, and disease in animals.
- Ability to handle and humanely manage animals in different health stages.
- Ability to prepare and maintain health records and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to supervise the work of others.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical and preventive care to domestic or exotic animals, including examinations, diagnosis, and treatment.
- Communicate with staff about animal health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding, diseases, and injuries.
- Coordinate animal-care activities and help control animal-related human health problems.
- Consult and collaborate with medical, dental, and veterinary professionals and state and county health agencies.
- Coordinate the daily activities of the veterinary function.
- Order, issue, and administer drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
- Assist managers in developing and implementing policies affecting animal and human health.
- Oversee the sale of shelter animals to research institutions in compliance with city ordinances and policy directives.
- Perform on-scene triage and stabilization, intake examinations, diagnostic testing, necropsies, evidence collection and documentation, treatment planning, and monitoring of animal recovery.
- Evaluate injuries and possible causes of illness or death, maintain accurate medical records, and support investigations and potential legal proceedings.
- Perform other work as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
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Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
