Performs daily observations and examinations of animals under the care of Pima Animal Care Center; Provides the requisite veterinary services necessary to diagnose animal health-related matters, develops appropriate therapy/treatment regimens, administers veterinary first aid, and performs medical and behavioral euthanasia as deemed necessary for shelter animals; Examines and assesses impounded and found animals that have bitten humans for symptoms of rabies; Documents the identification of rabies in impounded or found animals, and assures proper notification of local/state health agencies, individuals who have been in contact with rabies-infected animals and their physicians, health-care and public health agencies; Performs high-volume spay and neuter surgeries and other medically necessary procedures to support shelter animal welfare, including dental extractions, enucleations, and similar routine surgeries, including performing advanced procedures such as soft tissue and orthopedic surgeries, depending on experience and credentialing; Fosters clear and consistent communication across departments and with shelter staff, volunteers, fosters and adopters to support informed decision-making regarding animal health and medical care needs; Assists in the training of staff on proper surgical procedures, animal evaluation and monitoring for pre-/intra-/post-surgical signs and symptoms; Assists in the training of staff on preparation of sterile surgery packs, animals and maintenance of sterile surgical fields; Assists in the control, security, record keeping and use of controlled drugs by staff in the PACC and ensures conformance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations to maintain the facility and personal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licenses and permits; Informs/advises/trains staff on animal care topics, which may include but is not limited to diagnosis, therapy and treatment of impounded animals, emergency veterinary techniques, husbandry, nutrition, preventive care, first aid, and control/containment/preventive measures for communicable diseases in an animal shelter environment; Trains/advises staff on principles and practices of animal restraint and chemical capture, detection, identification and dispositions of animal welfare/cruelty cases; Participates and offers input into intra-shelter strategies related to control of infectious diseases within the shelter population; Performs comprehensive cruelty workups and serves as a veterinary expert witness in court proceedings. Action Activity - bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - In person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - operate motor vehicle, distinguish colors, depth perception, and peripheral vision.