Veterinarian - City

Veterinarian

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.

This position is funded through a grant. Funding for this position may be re-evaluated on a yearly basis.

When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided. Each application submission is reviewed independently.

At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer: competitive pay, an average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement, a comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development.

This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S., 427.1 et seq. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.

This position is located in the Animal Welfare Division of the Development Services Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of the Animal Welfare Superintendent. The Veterinarian is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and monitoring the veterinary medicine program and related functions. The Veterinarian is also responsible for the City of Oklahoma City's compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing veterinary medicine. Essential job functions include: overseeing the health and care of animals in the facility; coordinating professional and technical veterinary staff functions, training, and work activities; providing preventative, diagnostic and medical treatment and surgeries for impounded, quarantined, foster, sick and/or injured domestic, exotic or wild animals and livestock; performing emergency care and surgeries; assisting with animal cruelty situations to include performing cruelty examinations and traveling to testify in court; administering the ongoing animal health care and spay/neuter programs; assisting with the development of animal care protocols; overseeing euthanasia protocols and practices; serving as consultant for animal welfare staff; and providing direct supervision to laboratory personnel engaged in animal treatment work activities and other staff as assigned. The Veterinarian has frequent contact, which often requires travel, to meet with citizens, City employees, volunteers, and outside agency representatives, as well as representatives from state and federal agencies, and other municipalities. Work is reviewed by the Animal Welfare Superintendent for compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.

Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Knowledge of veterinary medicine. Knowledge of domestic, exotic, or wild animals, and livestock. Knowledge of and ability to apply management techniques and principles to work performed. Knowledge of animal shelter medicine and facility management. Skill in supervising and coordinating activities of assigned staff. Skill in applying knowledge of veterinary medicine to work performed. Skill in analyzing data. Skill in verbal and written communication. Ability and willingness to make work related decisions and assume responsibility for decisions made. Ability to conduct animal research related to public health. Ability and willingness to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Possession of a valid Oklahoma State Veterinarian License. Possession of a valid Driver License (Operator). Eligible to hold a Controlled Drug License.

One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; actively listens, clarifies information as needed; shares information, resources and solutions across departments; asks for help early and offers it often; collaborates across teams before decisions are made. Service First (Customer Centric) Demonstrates commitment to public service; serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; makes decisions with the people we serve in mind. Respect Always (Leads Through Influence) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative); listens with curiosity and speaks with care; embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; gives feedback constructively and receives it openly. Own the Outcome (Execution and Results) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; follows through on commitments; speaks up when accountability is missing. Keep Getting Better (Commitment to Continuous Improvement) Recognizes opportunities for improvement with regard to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; takes time to reflect and act on what is working and what is not; learns from mistakes without blaming; supports self and other's development and growth. Empathetic Leadership Fosters a workplace where employees are engaged; seeks to know and learn about, and respects the values, attitudes, and beliefs of others; welcomes varied ideas, perspectives, and thoughts when carrying out the work of the organization and making decisions; builds trust through transparency, open communication, feedback, consistency, and humility; seeks to build high performing teams through practices that demonstrate a commitment to hiring the most qualified candidates; promotes advancement opportunities for all (e.g., coaching, mentoring, providing personal and professional development opportunities); resolves conflict and maintains effective working relationships with others through open dialogue, collaboration, empathy, active listening, understanding, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism; treats others with fairness and dignity; demonstrates emotional maturity; and recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments. Note: This competency is not applicable for employees who are not supervisors. Judgment Plans, coordinates, and executes business functions efficiently, effectively, and in a fiscally responsible manner; identifies risks and develops and implements measures to avoid, mitigate, or minimize those risks; makes effective, timely, well-informed, objective, and transparent work-related decisions; exhibits emotional maturity and stability, effectively manages conflict, and remains optimistic and calm during stressful situations; uses resources effectively to achieve results aligned with organizational priorities; applies understanding of financial management/budgeting principles to ensure decisions are fiscally sound and responsible and in accordance with policies, procedures, processes, rules, regulations, and laws; makes business decisions that drive positive, fiscally responsible performance; manages ambiguity, business insight, financial acumen, makes decisions using data and insight that achieves the best outcome for the department and City. Talent Development Provides tools, materials, equipment, and resources; provides performance feedback, coaching, mentoring, encouragement, and support; discusses personal and professional goals; provides formal and informal learning and development opportunities that support achievement of personal and professional goals; attracts and

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