Deliver veterinary medical oversight for City of Fort Worth shelter animals using treatment planning and disease prevention expertise. Work Monday through Friday, with some evening and weekend duties required.

The City of Fort Worth seeks a Veterinarian for its Animal Care and Control Code Compliance division. This position supports animals onsite and in foster care while improving outcomes for adoption, placement, or transfer. Responsibilities include medical protocols, surgery, staff mentoring, and controlled-substance compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement treatment plans, procedures, and protocols
- Perform medically relevant and appropriate surgical procedures
- Coach, develop, and mentor veterinary technician staff




- Ensure compliance with controlled-substance regulations and procedures
- Provide medical oversight for shelter and foster animals

Requirements:

- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college or university
- Valid Texas license to practice veterinary medicine
- Knowledge of examination, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive care
- Knowledge of infectious disease prevention and secure animal handling
- Ability to pass required drug screen and physical

Apply veterinary medicine, animal welfare knowledge, and surgical expertise to improve care for Fort Worth shelter and foster animals.

📌 City Shelter Veterinarian Fort Worth (Abbotsford)
🏢 The City of Fort Worth
📍 Abbotsford