Veterinarian - HQHV Spay/Neuter Surgeon in Houston Memorial Area, Texas at Texas Litter Control

To provide the best possible Veterinary care to patients of Texas Litter Control. Surgeons are required to perform a minimum of 25 spay/neuter surgeries per day on a mix of cats and dogs.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

Surgical

• License must not have any surgical related complaints against his/her license
• Perform on average 25 spay/neuter surgeries per shift on a mixture of cats and dogs
• Owned pet minimum weight requirement is 3 pounds and rescue minimum weight requirement is 2 pounds for kittens
• TLC does not knowingly perform spay/neuter surgeries on owned pets who are term pregnant. Feral cats are an exception. TLC does perform term pregnant spay/neuter surgeries on feral cats.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• DVM – Must always provide a copy of current DEA, DPS, TVMA Licenses and proof of CE hours.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as required
• Regular and predictable attendance is required
• Moderate noise / animal kennel atmosphere

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job.

• Regularly required to talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, calculator and telephone
• The ability to move about to coordinate work within observation rooms.
• The ability to stand for long periods of time and in excess of 5 hours. Frequent bending, stooping, and crouching
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation.
• While performing the duties of this job, employees will frequently handle urine, vomit, and feces from cats, dogs, and rabbits. These can contain parasites contagious to humans. Employees are expected to wear proper protective clothing, gloves, and masks as needed.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.