Equine Veterinarian, Bureau of Veterinary and Pest Control Services

PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION :

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygienes Division of Environmental Health works to prevent and control illness and injury related to environmental and occupational health risks through outreach education surveillance and enforcement. With staff of 1000 the Division covers a broad range of subject matter including oversight of environmental investigations lead poisoning injury prevention occupational health food safety child care radiation control recreational and drinking water quality air quality climate health vector control veterinary public health and pest control.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO :

Inspect stables investigate rental horse related complaints and conduct surveys of horses in Central Park and other locations in the City.

Review all required documents including the Certificates of Health for horses used for commercial purposes to ensure completeness and compliance with laws.

Review and update Horse Drawn Carriage Operators course materials when needed and conduct practical examinations for the Horse Drawn Carriage Operators course.

Monitor general environmental health and safety of licensed horses and enforce laws related to humane work conditions.

Educate horse and stable owners about related laws and regulations.

Educate owners on rabies and requirements for owned animals and review animal exposure cases for appropriate recommendations.

Review animal health documents and conditions for animal exhibit requests and inspect exhibits. Provide recommendations to the Department on ways to improve industry compliance.

Consult with other veterinarians and / or other public officials on issues as needed.

CITY VETERINARIAN - 50711

Additional Information :

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic including but not limited to an individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

Route Driving,Time Management,Pest Control,Customer Service,Hand Tools,Organizational skills,Communication skills,Upselling,Service Technician Experience,Driving,Painting,Power Tools

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1