Veterinarian Dallas Animal Services - (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

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About The Position

Dallas Animal Services is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to join our high-volume, mission-driven medical team. This position provides both surgical and clinical care, performing spay/neuter and other essential procedures while overseeing diagnostics, treatment planning, and medical decision-making for animals in our shelter, foster network, and field custody. The ideal candidate brings strong surgical proficiency, a commitment to advancing shelter medicine, and the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment. Experience or interest in veterinary forensics—including documentation, evidence handling, and partnership with law enforcement on suspected cruelty cases—is strongly preferred. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on animal welfare in one of the nation’s busiest municipal shelters while contributing to innovation, lifesaving, and public safety in the City of Dallas.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of the techniques and procedures required in the veterinary medical care of a variety of domestic or exotic animals.
• Knowledge of husbandry, nutrition, disease, diagnostics, heart worm 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 various domestic or exotic animals in different health stages.
• Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of health records and reports.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to supervise the work of others.
• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) accredited college.
• Must obtain Veterinary license in the State of Texas within the probationary period.
• Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) within the probationary period.
• Must have a current valid driver's license and good driving record.
• Spay/neuter skills.
• Basic understanding of shelter medicine.
• Effective oral/written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• No Felony drug offenses

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical and preventive care for domestic or exotic animals; performs examinations, identifies diagnosis, and determines treatment.
• Interacts, engages, and communicates with staff pertaining to issues associated with the health, feeding, husbandry, nutrition, breeding and diseases, and injuries to keep all parties informed of the status of animals.
• Coordinates the administration of various aspects of animal care to effectively care for animals and control animal-related human health problems.
• Consults and collaborates with medical, dental, veterinary professionals to facilitate specialty animal care services and state and county health agencies regarding public health issues.
• Coordinates the planning of the daily activities of the veterinary function to ensure efficient and effective operation.
• Orders, issues, and administers drugs and medical supplies in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assists, supports, and helps manager in the development and implementation of policies which impact animal and, indirectly, human health.
• Oversees the sale of shelter animals to research institutions for compliance with city ordinance and policy directives.
• Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees