SUBSTITUTE - Veterinarian

Summary or Purpose

Provide veterinary medical care services as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Substitute employees will work on an as-needed basis. Essential Duties And Responsibilities The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties. Respond to public concerns regarding health-related subjects, investigate and solve problems or refer to the appropriate agency.

Supervision of inoculation of animals routinely for diseases, especially rabies.

Oversee enforcement of Borough A.C. Ordinance 77-2-2 including control of stray animals and rabies outbreaks.

Provide animal medical and surgical care. This includes but is not limited to: examinations, health certificates, dental procedures, reproductive surgeries (spay/neuter), amputations, and other necessary surgeries

Oversee euthanasia procedures

Promote responsible animal ownership and community safety from animals inflicted by injury or causing a nuisance, while providing veterinary related services.

Assist with inspections at the request of other agencies (i.e. State of Alaska) and assist with providing a resolution.

Provide 24-hour “on-call” status in response to animal illness and injuries.

Travel to NSB villages to provide veterinary medical care.

Participate in continuing education to maintain license, as required by the State of Alaska.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Knowledge of North Slope Borough organization, operations, policies and procedures.

Skill in using personal computers and a variety of software applications.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with co-workers, other Borough employees and representatives from other local, state and Federal agencies.

Education, Experience, Certifications And Licenses Required A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited university,

Ability to be licensed to practice in the State of Alaska within the first six weeks of employment;

Ability to obtain and maintain DEA License;

Ability to obtain a Valid Alaska driver's license that meets North Slope Borough Insurance criteria within the first six weeks of employment.

Note: Veterinarian-Substitute –work on an as-needed basis as nonpermanent employees for the Borough and therefore have no assurance of continued employment, nor are substitute employees guaranteed future scheduling based upon satisfactory performance. The Borough may release substitute employees without cause, effective upon oral notice by the supervisor. Substitute employees must maintain all required licensure and certification requirements. THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

Not Applicable

01

The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

03

Do you possess a Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited university? Please attach a copy of the required document to your application before submitting it online.

• Yes
• No

04

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director (Muriel Brower) or Immediate Supervisor (Muriel Brower) for this position?

• Yes
• No

05

If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

06

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director (Muriel Brower) or Immediate Supervisor (Muriel Brower) of this position?

• Yes
• No

07

If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below: I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor
• Required Question