Equine Veterinarian, Bureau Of Veterinary And Pest Control Services

City Veterinarian - 50711

PROGRAM AND JOB DESCRIPTION: The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's 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 1,000, 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 Operator's course materials when needed and conduct practical examinations for the Horse Drawn Carriage Operator's 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.

Preferred Skills - Expertise in Equine medicine, carriage horse rules and regulation. - Excellent written and oral communications skills - Be flexible, adaptable, customer-focused, and goal-oriented with a commitment to high standards of excellence. Minimum Qualification Requirements: 1. Possession of a valid New York State license to practice veterinary medicine.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness: As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at studentaid.gov/pslf.

Residency Requirement: New York City residency is required within 90 days of appointment. However, city employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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 individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.