Veterinarian II (0.75 Fte)

Description and Essential Functions

Salary Range

$8,822.52 - $10,723.81 monthly. This amount reflects salary for 1.0 FTE. Current vacancy is for a part-time position with pro-rated salary ($6,616.89 - $8,042.86 monthly) and benefits, based on 0.75 FTE.

Position Summary

To provide advanced, complex, routine, and emergency medical and surgical care for a wide variety of animal species in a municipal animal shelter; maintain a veterinary medical facility in the absence of the permitting Veterinarian; and perform related duties.

Supervision Exercised & Received

Receives limited direction and supervision from the permitting Veterinarian and Animal Care Administrator, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over assigned veterinary staff.

Essential Functions

Functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: direct and perform the more complex laboratory screening and diagnosis, as well as basic and emergency medical treatment of all species of domestic animals received at the shelter, including those from partner agencies and privately owned animals participating in community health programs; perform high volume spay/neuter surgery weekly on animals prior to adoption. Perform additional soft tissue surgery as needed to maintain flow through shelter or as requested by management; oversee the health of impounded animals; supervise staff on the visual monitoring of animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; provide direct written, oral, or telephone health care instructions to the Registered Veterinary Technicians; examine animals for signs of illness prior to adoption and/or surgery, and before release from Rabies Quarantine; oversee the appropriate and safe use of pharmaceuticals, including those used for tranquilization and euthanasia in the shelter and in the field by Animal Control Officers; maintain computerized medical records to track the care, condition, and disposition of animals; supervise the ordering and maintenance of medical supplies and equipment; provide direct oral, written, or telephone health care instructions or explanations to staff members, potential adopters, or owners of privately owned pets that the facility is providing health care for; participate in investigations regarding the humane treatment of animals.

Perform necropsy exams with comprehensive documentation, recommendations, or interpretations regarding findings when requested. This includes testifying in court, preparing written reports, and providing administrative support as needed; when appropriate, evaluate, recommend, and perform humane euthanasia of suffering or medically unhealthy animals of various species according to facility protocols and AVMA Euthanasia guidelines; build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service; meet or exceed continuing education requirements to maintain licensing; perform other duties related to this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education and/or experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Two years of practical experience in the field of veterinary medicine. Experience in high volume spay/neuter techniques is required. Previous experience in shelter medicine is highly desirable. A degree in Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college or university is required.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California is required at time of hire and must be maintained during employment in the classification.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) controlled substance registration.

• Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of: principles and practices of current veterinary medicine; infectious animal diseases, their prevention, control, and eradication in a herd health and individual setting; current veterinary practices and techniques relating to the treatment of injured animals; County, state, and federal animal health laws and regulations; California animal laws, regulation procedures, and problems; customer service objectives and strategies, including de-escalation; computer equipment and software use related to assignment; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Ability to: provide surgical and medical services and care for a variety of healthy, ill, and injured animals.

Performance of high volume spay/neuter surgery one day per week is required; analyze critical medical and administrative situations and take effective action; provide high quality medical care in an efficient manner; prepare written reports, letters, and other documents using a personal computer; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

On a continuous basis, sit and stand for varying periods of time while performing multiple surgical and medical procedures; intermittently stretch, kneel, bend, and twist to reach surrounding equipment; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone; write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; and push, pull, lift, or carry weight of 50 pounds or less. Primary work is performed indoors in an air-conditioned office environment with fluorescent lighting and moderate to high noise levels.

Exposure to the external environment is required when performing work duties. Exposure to hazardous chemicals, anesthetics, sharp objects, excessive noise, animal waste, dead animals, sewage, and zoonotic diseases is necessary in the performance of duties.

Workweek will include weekends, holidays, and special events as required.

Additional Information

Recruitment No. 24533306

This recruitment is open until a sufficient number of applications are received and may close at any time without prior notice. Applicants are encouraged to submit a City Application and Supplemental Questionnaire as soon as possible.

Candidates whose applications indicate education and experience most directly related to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process. All notices will be sent via e-mail.

Unless otherwise noted, a passing score must be achieved at each step of the selection process in order to have your name placed on the eligibility list for hiring consideration. The examination materials for this recruitment are validated, copyrighted and/or inappropriate for review.

The eligibility list established as a result of this recruitment will be for a duration of six (6) months, unless otherwise extended.