Veterinarian - Part time

JOB LOCATION

15750 E 32nd Ave Aurora, Colorado 80011-1518

Cit y of Aurora , Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity , Respect, Professionalism , and Customer Service , and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

• •Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• •Diverse community
• •Competitive total compensation package
• •Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• •Light rail station minutes away
• •On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• •Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $70.89 - $88.61/hourly

This is classified as VHNE (Variable Hour Non-Benefit Employee), where the selected candidate will work less than 29 hours per week. This position does not provide medical benefits. This position earns sick leave in accordance with the Healthy Families and Workplace Act.

The deadline to submit applications is October 30, 2026. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

OVERVIEW OF POSITION / DEPARTMENT

Housing and Community Development Services consists of four divisions: Neighborhood Support, Animal Services, Housing and Community Development, and Community Engagement. The mission of the Housing and Community Development Department is to maintain community appearance and enhance the quality of life in Aurora’s neighborhoods. This is accomplished through a combination of community outreach, education, code enforcement, and numerous neighborhood improvement programs and services. The staff is dedicated to forming partnerships with neighborhoods, residents, and community groups to strengthen and enhance both the social fabric and physical aspects of Aurora neighborhoods.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as the division’s lead medical and surgical staff member

Perform medical examinations and treatments on shelter animals as requested

Perform surgical procedures including but not limited to: spay/neuter, umbilical hernia repairs, dentistry, cherry eye repair, soft tissue damage, and orthopedic procedures/amputation as requested

Performs euthanasia and provide training and certification of euthanasia to Animal Services staff

Performs necropsies and decapitations as needed

Provides examination, documentation, and expert testimony in cases of animal neglect or abuse when needed for Aurora Animal Services Division

Provide oversight and direction to veterinary technicians and support staff

Aids patrons and veterinarians with questions about shelter-related illness regarding animals adopted from the Aurora Animal Shelter

Foster relationships with local veterinary clinics and local shelter veterinarians

Provide medical training to division staff to include but not limited to rabies vaccination, other appropriate vaccinations, physical examinations, implanting animal microchips, treatments and contagion identification

Represents the division, perform medical procedures at vaccination clinics and other shelter events

Provide instruction to veterinary and/or veterinary technicians students on dentals, vaccinations, and various shelter medical treatments

Maintain appropriate licensing and continuing education course requirements

Contribute to the organization protocols, policies and procedures pertaining to shelter medicine, treatment and care of shelter animals

Manage and maintain accurate medical records

Responsible for ordering, logging and all record keeping for pharmaceuticals and prescription foods using the state-issued Colorado Veterinary License.

Allow designated shelter staff to order legend pharmaceuticals, excluding Sodium Pentobarbital, using the contract veterinarian’s name and Colorado Veterinary License number

Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine

Experience:

At least three (3) years of experience in shelter medicine

Licenses and Certifications Required:

Membership in a veterinary medical association or veterinary alliance

Veterinary License with clean practice record

Euthanasia Certification

DEA license

Driver's License

Knowledge:

Current veterinary standards and practices, dog and cat breed characteristics

Standard contagion practices in a shelter environment

Possess an excellent understanding of animal behavior and uses positive reinforcement techniques to interact with shelter animals

Skills:

Strong surgical skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Possess safe animal handling and restraint techniques

Provide good customer service with strong interpersonal skills

Skilled in Chameleon software or other shelter related software

Skill in data entry of medical records and logging of controlled substances and medical treatments

Motivation to always improve standard of care

Abilities:

Effectively communicate in writing

Effective time management skills with the ability to triage cases and workload

Work well in fast-paced environment

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and citizens

Handle difficult or stressful situations with tact and diplomacy

Provide humane care and treatment for a variety of animals

Pay high attention to detail

Assist in daily surgical procedures

Perform in a high pace and high stress environment

Assist with performing euthanasia on a daily basis

Operate a City vehicle

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the c ity, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Heavy physical work requiring ability to lift and carry animals and/or objects weighing up to 100 pounds with or without assistance

Frequent lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Regular walking and standing

Full range of body movements including pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, stooping/crouching, and climbing

Foot/eye coordination to operate equipment and motor vehicle

Vision to read reports, manuals, written materials, instruments, and gauges

Speech communication and hearing to maintain communication with employees, citizens and animals

Work is subject to bodily injury when dealing with animals

Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care

Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation

Work Environment:

Works both indoors and outdoors in an animal shelter with exposure to dust, water, noise, vicious and/or sick animals, odors, cleaning chemicals, animal dander, feces and fumes

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes , weights, a