Position is open until filled.
First Review Deadline: 5 p.m. | Friday | January 31, 2025
RECRUITMENT BROCHURE
THE SENIOR VETERINARIAN WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
A compassionate and experienced Senior Veterinarian to lead animal care initiatives at the Brownsville Animal Shelter. This role is critical in ensuring the health and welfare of animals, providing expert medical care, and creating a more humane and efficient shelter operation. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, advanced veterinary skills, and a passion for making a meaningful impact on the community.
As Senior Veterinarian, you will oversee all aspects of medical care for shelter animals, from pre-adoption exams to administering vaccinations and implementing parasite control measures. Your responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating sick or injured animals, performing surgical procedures, and managing disease mitigation strategies to maintain a healthy shelter environment. You will also help establish and refine standard operating procedures, ensuring the shelter operates efficiently and effectively to meet its goals.
This position is an opportunity to mentor and supervise veterinary technicians and students, fostering a culture of growth and education. You will play a critical role in advancing the shelter’s mission by improving adoption rates, reducing shelter populations, and enhancing public safety through disease prevention and responsible pet ownership education. Regular interactions with the public and local stakeholders will allow you to build trust and engagement, furthering the shelter’s positive impact on the community.
With access to a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to live and work in one of Texas’s most dynamic communities, the Senior Veterinarian position provides the perfect blend of professional growth and meaningful contribution.
The Ideal Candidate:
The Senior Veterinarian position will bring a blend of technical expertise, compassion for animals, and a commitment to community engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and welfare of animals while making a meaningful impact in Brownsville.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education: D.V.M. (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine) or V.M.D. (Veterinariae Medicinae Doctoris).
- Licensure: Licensed as a Veterinarian by the State of Texas and holds a DEA Controlled Substance Registration Certificate.
- Experience: At least five years of veterinary experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in shelter medicine, disease mitigation strategies, and public health initiatives.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, particularly in supervising veterinary technicians and students.
- Familiarity with creating or improving standard operating procedures for animal care operations.
This position requires individuals who are ethical, responsible, and committed to advancing animal welfare. Brownsville offers comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and a supportive environment for candidates at every career stage.
Faxed and mailed submissions will not be considered.
For more information on this position contact:
Michael Boese, President
michael@clearcareerpro.com
(972)837-0916
