SENIOR VETERINARIAN

Position/Program Information

EXAMINATION NUMBER:

PH5732C

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT:

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

We welcome applications from anyone.

FIRST DAY OF FILING:

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - Continuous.

We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.

DEFINITION:
Assists the Chief Veterinarian in the supervision of the Veterinary Public Health Program in the Department of Public Health.

CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:

Under the technical and administrative direction of a Chief Veterinarian assists in the planning, assigning, supervising and evaluating of the Veterinary Public Health Program and serves as a consultant to County and private veterinarians, allied health personnel and the public on the pathology of diseases of animals and on the comparative pathology of the diseases of animals which are identical or closely similar to those in man.

Essential Job Functions

• Has charge of the activities of veterinarians and animal sanitation inspection staff assigned to the Veterinary Public Health Program by planning, assigning and reviewing work and evaluating performance.
  
• Resolves the more difficult problems occurring in the investigation of animal bites or disease by interpreting and clarifying public health laws, regulations, programs, policies and procedures and by advising subordinates of different methods to employ or by taking over the investigation of problem cases.
  
• Acts in the absence of the Chief Veterinarian.
  
• Provides technical consultation and advice in veterinary medical specialty to envision veterinarians, other County departments, other agencies and institutions, and to the public.
  
• Maintains a liaison with the City of Los Angeles Zoo regarding animal bites at the zoo and the quarantine of zoo animals; directs and performs field investigations of reported zoonoses and other animal diseases.
  
• Trains or assists in the training of staff and affiliated personnel in procedures and methods related to area of specialty in veterinary medicine.
  
• Conducts and participates in research programs on animal diseases in Los Angeles County.
  
• Has overall charge of the medical programs conducted at the Animal Care Centers/Shelters; establishes policies and procedures relating to the operation of the spay/neuter clinics and the diagnosis, treatment and care provided to animals in the care of the department.
  
• Directs the maintenance of records on animals handled by the department.
  
• Administers anesthesia and medications and performs surgeries as necessary.
  
• Prepares records and reports.
  

Requirements

SPECIALITY REQUIREMENTS:

Two years of veterinary medical experience including one year of experience in veterinary public health work.

LICENSES:

1. California State License to practice veterinary medicine.

• Applicants must ensure the License and Certification Section of the application is completed. Provide the title(s) of your required license and certificate, the number(s), date(s) of issue, date(s) of expiration and the name(s) of the issuing agency for the required license.
• The required license and/or certificate must be active and unrestricted or your application will not be accepted.

2. A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:

Physical Class III - Moderate: This class requires that the incumbent stand or walk most of the time with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION:
Please ensure the License and Certificate Section of the application is completed for the California State License to practice veterinary medicine. Provide the title of your required license and certifications, number, date of issue, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the requirements on your application at the time of filing or e-mail the information to hrexams@ph.lacounty.gov within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing.

WITHHOLD INFORMATION:
No withhold will be allowed. Required experience/education must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION:

Credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Additional experience in veterinary public health work beyond the Specialty Requirements.

Additional Information

EXAMINATION CONTENT:

This assessment type will evaluate the training and experience you list on a questionnaire and assign a score based on a standardized scoring system.

This part of the assessment is worth 100% of your total score and assesses: Specialty Requirements and Desirable Qualifications.

Candidates must meet the Specialty Requirements and must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be added on the Eligible Register.

Passing this examination and being added to the Eligible Register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION:
Candidates who passed the assessment are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. We will use this list to fill vacancies as they occur.

NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS .

Complete applications will be processed on an as-received basis and promulgated to the Eligible Register accordingly.

VACANCY INFORMATION:

The Eligible Register resulting from this examination will be used to fill vacancies in the Department of Public Health as they occur.

AVAILABLE SHIFT:

Any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:


We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" green button at the top right of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button located on this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.

Plan to submit your application promptly as you may be required to verify your email address. This only needs to be done once per email address, and if you already have a job seeker account on the County of Los Angeles Job Opportunities Website, you can verify at any time by logging in and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of your online application and to ensure you do not enter an incorrect email address.
Any required documents and/or additional information, if any, must be received with your application at the time of filing online or within fifteen (15) calendar days from application submission to HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov. In the "Subject" of the e-mail please type the Exam Number and Exam Title. Failure to provide complete, accurate information will impact the assessment of your qualifications and the acceptance of your application into the examination process.

The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS . Fill out the application and Supplemental Questionnaire accurately and completely to receive full credit for any relevant education and/or job experience you include. In the space provided on the application for education, include names and addresses of schools attended, dates attended, degree(s) received, and degree major. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job/position title, start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and detailed description of work and duties performed. If the application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire is/are incomplete, the application will be REJECTED .
IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Please note that ALL information supplied by applicants and included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made.
• Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination and selection process.
• FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT .
• Utilizing VERBIAGE from Class Specification(s) and/or Specialty Requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. In doing so your application will be dispositioned as INCOMPLETE and will not be accepted.
• Comments such as "SEE RESUME" or "SEE APPLICATION" will not be considered a valid response; therefore, using such statements will also result in your application being rejected as INCOMPLETE .

COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES:

For candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County. Check the website for updated information at https://lacountylibrary.org .

SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.

DO NOT SHARE USER ID AND PASSWORD:

All applicants must file their application online using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.


ANTI-RACISM, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst races. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

FAIR CHANCE EMPLOYER:

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).


EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will follow all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.


Department Contact Name: Exam Analyst

Department Contact Phone: (323) 659-6546

Department Contact E-mail: HRExams@ph.lacounty.gov

Exam Number: PH5732C

California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922

ADA Coordinator Phone: (844) 914-1006

Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

Alternate Teletype Phone: (800) 897-0077

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