PRIMARY DUTY: Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the City Animal Shelter; manages a diverse collection of animals by providing professional veterinary care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations.
• Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter.
• Meets with animal care staff to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures.
• Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter.
• Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals.
• Develops, coordinates and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis and nutrition programs.
• Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interprets concerns, defines desired results and determines scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects.
• Supervises, prioritizes, assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues.
• Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies.
• Work with the Animal Shelter Manager in Budget planning.
• Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Waco and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City wide emergency.
• Driving is essential.