City and County of Denver
Denver, Colorado, United States
About Our Job Do you have a commitment and dedication to improving animals' lives through providing high quality medicine, embracing Fear Free values, and administering excellent care? If so, we have the perfect place for you! Denver Animal Protection (DAP) is seeking a dynamic Chief Veterinarian to oversee all aspects of delivering quality veterinary services for the 6,000+ animals that come into our care each year. The veterinary clinic at DAP is one of the two shelter clinics (and the only municipal shelter) in Colorado that is American Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited. The Chief Veterinarian serves as an influential leader in the organization, advising and ensuring all staff possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support a high-performing clinic operation. As a team, we collaborate with our shelter care teams to ensure the best recommendations for the animals in our care, treat injuries and illnesses, and perform high-quality, high-volume spay/ neuter. Unique benefits of this position include Flexible schedule with a 4-day work week A choice of six medical plans, three dental plans and vision plan A retirement pension where the City matches & exceeds your contributions Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program The potential to earn up to 15 paid time off days within your first year, plus 10 paid holidays and one personal holiday each year Help lead our team of dedicated veterinary staff and genuinely make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs and cats in our community. Apply today. Given the expanse and nature of our work, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases in a high-paced and exciting environment. Cases include lacerations, ear infections, dental disease to more traumatic cases such as toxin ingestion, foreign body obstruction and polytrauma Rare cases of animals as patients include snapping turtles, chameleons, other reptiles, and farm animals Oversees the management and operations of Denver’s AAHA-accredited municipal shelter clinic Our clinic operates 7 days per week with rotating on-call work for emergency consultation. The schedule for this position is 4 (10 hour) days per week and is flexible depending on candidate’s and business needs Additionally, the Chief Shelter Veterinarian: Provides high quality medical care to shelter animals, oversees the health management of shelter animals, and provides for the medical and surgical needs of animals May perform traditional duties of a veterinarian which includes health assessment, diagnosis, spay/neuter, other soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and treatment of various medical conditions Implements medical protocols and standard operating procedures for medical evaluations and treatment of animals including disease control, sterilization, improvement of health and quality of life issues, and the alleviation of suffering. This also applies to managing animal flow through transfer and foster programs. Investigates possible cases of zoonotic diseases and reports confirmed cases to state and federal officials when needed or requested Trains division staff on shelter related topics that include euthanasia and euthanasia certification, animal evaluation and treatments, disease control, and other pertinent topics Oversees/supervises the work of shelter veterinarian, veterinary technicians, intern, and assistants and monitors staff to ensure correct treatment and handling of animals Writes medical reports, processes cruelty cases, and presents cases in court Assists in volunteer programs for the animal shelter and educates the public regarding zoonotic diseases and pet ownership Performs Euthanasia when needed or required Builds relationships with community veterinarians and local veterinary technical colleges Helps to coordinate and to participate in public vaccination clinics organized by DAP Manages clinic administrative duties including inventory, budget, and paperwork Maintains AAHA accreditation Procures DEA license as a condition of this position Actively participates along with department staff on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided Performs other duties as assigned or requested About You Our ideal candidate will possess the following preferred experience, skills, and/or education: Interest in orthopedic surgeries or willingness to learn Previous shelter experience High-Volume High-Quality surgery experience Soft tissue surgery experience Internship-trained, preferably in shelter medicine Currently practicing veterinarian Experience managing an annual budget We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association Experience: Five (5) years of experience of professional veterinarian experience in general practice or shelter environment including the control, diagnosis, and treatment of animal diseases Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted Completion of a shelter medicine internship may substitute for three (3) years of experience License/Certifications: Requires possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the State of Colorado by the time of hire Must be registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the use of controlled substances in the State of Colorado prior to completion of the probationary period Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment About Everything Else Job Profile CO3349 Shelter Veterinarian Chief To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here . Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $99,162.00 - $163,617.00 Starting Pay $130,000-$150,000/year based on experience and education Agency Dept of Public Health & Environment The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
Jun 23, 2022
Full Time
About Our Job Do you have a commitment and dedication to improving animals' lives through providing high quality medicine, embracing Fear Free values, and administering excellent care? If so, we have the perfect place for you! Denver Animal Protection (DAP) is seeking a dynamic Chief Veterinarian to oversee all aspects of delivering quality veterinary services for the 6,000+ animals that come into our care each year. The veterinary clinic at DAP is one of the two shelter clinics (and the only municipal shelter) in Colorado that is American Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited. The Chief Veterinarian serves as an influential leader in the organization, advising and ensuring all staff possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to support a high-performing clinic operation. As a team, we collaborate with our shelter care teams to ensure the best recommendations for the animals in our care, treat injuries and illnesses, and perform high-quality, high-volume spay/ neuter. Unique benefits of this position include Flexible schedule with a 4-day work week A choice of six medical plans, three dental plans and vision plan A retirement pension where the City matches & exceeds your contributions Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program The potential to earn up to 15 paid time off days within your first year, plus 10 paid holidays and one personal holiday each year Help lead our team of dedicated veterinary staff and genuinely make a difference in the lives of homeless dogs and cats in our community. Apply today. Given the expanse and nature of our work, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of cases in a high-paced and exciting environment. Cases include lacerations, ear infections, dental disease to more traumatic cases such as toxin ingestion, foreign body obstruction and polytrauma Rare cases of animals as patients include snapping turtles, chameleons, other reptiles, and farm animals Oversees the management and operations of Denver’s AAHA-accredited municipal shelter clinic Our clinic operates 7 days per week with rotating on-call work for emergency consultation. The schedule for this position is 4 (10 hour) days per week and is flexible depending on candidate’s and business needs Additionally, the Chief Shelter Veterinarian: Provides high quality medical care to shelter animals, oversees the health management of shelter animals, and provides for the medical and surgical needs of animals May perform traditional duties of a veterinarian which includes health assessment, diagnosis, spay/neuter, other soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and treatment of various medical conditions Implements medical protocols and standard operating procedures for medical evaluations and treatment of animals including disease control, sterilization, improvement of health and quality of life issues, and the alleviation of suffering. This also applies to managing animal flow through transfer and foster programs. Investigates possible cases of zoonotic diseases and reports confirmed cases to state and federal officials when needed or requested Trains division staff on shelter related topics that include euthanasia and euthanasia certification, animal evaluation and treatments, disease control, and other pertinent topics Oversees/supervises the work of shelter veterinarian, veterinary technicians, intern, and assistants and monitors staff to ensure correct treatment and handling of animals Writes medical reports, processes cruelty cases, and presents cases in court Assists in volunteer programs for the animal shelter and educates the public regarding zoonotic diseases and pet ownership Performs Euthanasia when needed or required Builds relationships with community veterinarians and local veterinary technical colleges Helps to coordinate and to participate in public vaccination clinics organized by DAP Manages clinic administrative duties including inventory, budget, and paperwork Maintains AAHA accreditation Procures DEA license as a condition of this position Actively participates along with department staff on an emergency preparedness and response team to support DDPHE’s responsibilities outlined in the City’s Emergency Operations Plan. This may require being ‘on-call’ from time to time to help respond to emergencies. Additional training commensurate with assigned duties will be provided Performs other duties as assigned or requested About You Our ideal candidate will possess the following preferred experience, skills, and/or education: Interest in orthopedic surgeries or willingness to learn Previous shelter experience High-Volume High-Quality surgery experience Soft tissue surgery experience Internship-trained, preferably in shelter medicine Currently practicing veterinarian Experience managing an annual budget We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications: Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine accredited by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association Experience: Five (5) years of experience of professional veterinarian experience in general practice or shelter environment including the control, diagnosis, and treatment of animal diseases Education/Experience Equivalency: No substitution of experience for education is permitted Completion of a shelter medicine internship may substitute for three (3) years of experience License/Certifications: Requires possession of a license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the State of Colorado by the time of hire Must be registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration for the use of controlled substances in the State of Colorado prior to completion of the probationary period Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment About Everything Else Job Profile CO3349 Shelter Veterinarian Chief To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here . Position Type Unlimited Position Salary Range $99,162.00 - $163,617.00 Starting Pay $130,000-$150,000/year based on experience and education Agency Dept of Public Health & Environment The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law. For information about right to work, click here for English or here for Spanish.
City of Sacramento, CA
Sacramento, California, United States
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. . THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large municipal animal shelter, or in a non-profit that provides animal sheltering to a municipal organization. The ideal candidate will have experience providing high-quality veterinary care and spay and neuter services to shelter animals. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing knowledge and guidance to other shelter personnel, volunteers and community members in regard to veterinary care for shelter animals housed in the shelter and volunteer foster homes. The qualified candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and will embrace a foster centric model of animal sheltering that improves the lives of animals and people. Under limited direction, the Veterinarian is responsible for all medical treatments and surgical services performed at the City's Animal Care Services shelter; provides medical care and treatment of impounded animals; trains and oversees the work of non-professional staff who assist with animal health or euthanasia procedures; represents the City on the care and treatment of animals and pets. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single position management classification in the Animal Services Division of the General Services Department. The Veterinarian classification is distinguished from the Animal Care Services Manager, in that the latter has significant authority for various administrative and managerial operations within the Animal Care Services division, and is not responsible to possess specialized knowledge in order to examine, diagnose, and prescribe medical or surgical treatment for any ill or injured animals at the shelter. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Limited direction is received from the Animal Care Services Manager. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of supervisory, technical, and support personnel. Responsibilities include direct supervision over Registered Veterinarian Technicians and indirect supervision of Animal Care Technicians. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Examine, diagnose, and perform routine and emergency medical treatment of all impounded animals; vaccinate animals against Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Upper Respiratory Infection, and other diseases common to canines, felines, and other animals commonly found in shelters; perform spay/neutering surgery on animals prior to adoption; examine animals prior to adoption and before release to ensure health condition. - Regularly review medical condition of animals quarantined at the animal shelter; provide follow-up treatment to injured animals as necessary; perform euthanasia of designated animals. - Provide ongoing training for staff throughout the division to rapidly identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care; train and supervise non-professional staff performing or assisting with veterinary duties or medical procedures. - Recommend and draft policies and guidelines for the animal health program for the animal shelter, as assigned; develop protocols for handling ill and injured animals in the shelter. - Supervise the visual monitoring on a daily basis of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; assure that problems are promptly reported; determine and direct appropriate action as required. - Supervise the use of immobilization capture drugs; oversee use of drugs used for euthanasia; oversee the ordering and maintaining of supplies and equipment. - Review animal bites and exposure reports concerned with rabies and other diseases; contact citizens and officers involved and direct follow-up procedures; may assist field officers with cruelty investigations or rescues where medical intervention is necessary. - Respond to inquiries from the public; maintain effective community relations; participate in special community events; advise/explain proper medical care and treatment of animals and pets; perform studies; prepare reports and maintain records; prepare press releases and respond to inquiries from the press. - Assign, train, direct, and evaluate staff; provide professional and technical guidance to staff; oversee and implement disciplinary actions as necessary. - Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Surgical procedures for spaying and neutering canines, felines, and other common shelter animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. - Shelter medicine and best practices. - Standard guidelines of the veterinary professional that are used in the State of California. - Knowledge of modern techniques for treating various animals for common diseases and injuries. - Laws, codes, regulations and policies affecting the department's operations and programs. - Quality assurance procedures and techniques. - Training principles, practices and techniques. - Principles and practices of leadership and conflict resolution. Skill in: - Addressing community groups, panels and/or commissions. - Using computers and computer applications and software. Ability to: - Decide whether to perform surgery based on the animals' health status. - Understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards that affect the operation and administration of the shelter. - Effectively provide training and instruction to non-professional staff personnel on a variety of medical techniques common to animal care. - Analyze program needs and develop, recommend and implement operational procedures, policies and protocols. - Analyze situations and take appropriate action; reach sound conclusions. - Surgically alter with RVT support a minimum of 14 animals within a 4 hours block of time. - Establish and maintain cooperative relations and deal effectively and tactfully with citizens and staff. - Prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of recent experience in veterinary medicine. Supervision of staff, program responsibility, and previous experience in animal shelter medicine are highly desirable. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then p roof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS License: A current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California. PROOF OF LICENSE Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additional Requirement: Incumbents in this class may need to work weekends, holidays, nights, and respond to emergency animal services assignments during off duty hours. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to? employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-572 6
Aug 10, 2022
Full Time
THE POSITION The City of Sacramento requires all newly appointed employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Candidates seeking an accommodation from this requirement will be considered on a case-by-case basis. . THE IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will have experience working in a large municipal animal shelter, or in a non-profit that provides animal sheltering to a municipal organization. The ideal candidate will have experience providing high-quality veterinary care and spay and neuter services to shelter animals. The ideal candidate will have experience in providing knowledge and guidance to other shelter personnel, volunteers and community members in regard to veterinary care for shelter animals housed in the shelter and volunteer foster homes. The qualified candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure and will embrace a foster centric model of animal sheltering that improves the lives of animals and people. Under limited direction, the Veterinarian is responsible for all medical treatments and surgical services performed at the City's Animal Care Services shelter; provides medical care and treatment of impounded animals; trains and oversees the work of non-professional staff who assist with animal health or euthanasia procedures; represents the City on the care and treatment of animals and pets. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single position management classification in the Animal Services Division of the General Services Department. The Veterinarian classification is distinguished from the Animal Care Services Manager, in that the latter has significant authority for various administrative and managerial operations within the Animal Care Services division, and is not responsible to possess specialized knowledge in order to examine, diagnose, and prescribe medical or surgical treatment for any ill or injured animals at the shelter. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Limited direction is received from the Animal Care Services Manager. Responsibilities include direct and indirect supervision of supervisory, technical, and support personnel. Responsibilities include direct supervision over Registered Veterinarian Technicians and indirect supervision of Animal Care Technicians. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Examine, diagnose, and perform routine and emergency medical treatment of all impounded animals; vaccinate animals against Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Upper Respiratory Infection, and other diseases common to canines, felines, and other animals commonly found in shelters; perform spay/neutering surgery on animals prior to adoption; examine animals prior to adoption and before release to ensure health condition. - Regularly review medical condition of animals quarantined at the animal shelter; provide follow-up treatment to injured animals as necessary; perform euthanasia of designated animals. - Provide ongoing training for staff throughout the division to rapidly identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care; train and supervise non-professional staff performing or assisting with veterinary duties or medical procedures. - Recommend and draft policies and guidelines for the animal health program for the animal shelter, as assigned; develop protocols for handling ill and injured animals in the shelter. - Supervise the visual monitoring on a daily basis of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; assure that problems are promptly reported; determine and direct appropriate action as required. - Supervise the use of immobilization capture drugs; oversee use of drugs used for euthanasia; oversee the ordering and maintaining of supplies and equipment. - Review animal bites and exposure reports concerned with rabies and other diseases; contact citizens and officers involved and direct follow-up procedures; may assist field officers with cruelty investigations or rescues where medical intervention is necessary. - Respond to inquiries from the public; maintain effective community relations; participate in special community events; advise/explain proper medical care and treatment of animals and pets; perform studies; prepare reports and maintain records; prepare press releases and respond to inquiries from the press. - Assign, train, direct, and evaluate staff; provide professional and technical guidance to staff; oversee and implement disciplinary actions as necessary. - Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: - Surgical procedures for spaying and neutering canines, felines, and other common shelter animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. - Shelter medicine and best practices. - Standard guidelines of the veterinary professional that are used in the State of California. - Knowledge of modern techniques for treating various animals for common diseases and injuries. - Laws, codes, regulations and policies affecting the department's operations and programs. - Quality assurance procedures and techniques. - Training principles, practices and techniques. - Principles and practices of leadership and conflict resolution. Skill in: - Addressing community groups, panels and/or commissions. - Using computers and computer applications and software. Ability to: - Decide whether to perform surgery based on the animals' health status. - Understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards that affect the operation and administration of the shelter. - Effectively provide training and instruction to non-professional staff personnel on a variety of medical techniques common to animal care. - Analyze program needs and develop, recommend and implement operational procedures, policies and protocols. - Analyze situations and take appropriate action; reach sound conclusions. - Surgically alter with RVT support a minimum of 14 animals within a 4 hours block of time. - Establish and maintain cooperative relations and deal effectively and tactfully with citizens and staff. - Prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of recent experience in veterinary medicine. Supervision of staff, program responsibility, and previous experience in animal shelter medicine are highly desirable. Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. PROOF OF EDUCATION Should education be used to qualify for this position, then p roof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment. SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS License: A current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California. PROOF OF LICENSE Proof of the required certificate and/or license should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment . Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable. Driver License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the license is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Additional Requirement: Incumbents in this class may need to work weekends, holidays, nights, and respond to emergency animal services assignments during off duty hours. THE SELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ; Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted. Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified: If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on 40 hours per week (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week). If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section. Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application . Proof of education will be required at time of appointment. Proof of certification and/or license should be submitted online with your application. Proof of certification and/or license will be required at time of appointment. 2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ; Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted. Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed. A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire. Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee for further advancement in the selection process. 3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department. 4. Interview Process: Human Resources will forward applications to the hiring department. Those determined to be the most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in an interview process. 5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting and provide proof of receiving a complete COVID-19 vaccination. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment. QUESTIONS: For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process: Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process. For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627. Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at http://www.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Career-Opportunities ; Send an email to? employment@cityofsacramento.org ; or Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-572 6
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Los Angeles, California, United States
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL EXAM NUMBER: O-5728-B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION FILING: OPEN CONTINUOUS This announcement is a REPOSTING to reopen the filing period for examination and update the supplemental questionnaire, Veterinarian (NON-MEGAFLEX), exam # O5728-B. We are accepting applications beginning December 17, 2020 at 8:00 am PT. Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The County is listed on Forbes America's Best Employers list for 2019. It has a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents. As the largest employer in Southern California with over 111,000 employees in 36 departments and a budget over $33 billion, the County provides vital and wide-ranging public services to its citizens. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 44 contract cities with a combined total population of over 3 million residents. We cover more than 3,400 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south, as far east as the border of San Bernardino County, and west to Thousand Oaks. We provide animal control and rescue services in our service areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHAT VETERINARIANS DO: This position reports to the Sr. Veterinarian and oversees the operation of Spay and Neuter clinic, including supervision of technical and support staff. Provides medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment and control of diseases and injuries in animals and, in public health, enforces laws and regulations. Essential Job Functions Investigates, prevents, controls and eradicates infectious diseases of animals including those transmissible to man, with particular emphasis on organized disease control programs such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, and rabies. Investigates rabies suspects and animal bites of people; imposes quarantines on biting domestic animals; collects samples for rabies testing where wild animals are involved. Issues quarantines and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervises the enforcement of these orders. Collects data and laboratory samples, such as blood, tissue, parasites, when indicated for disease investigations and forwards to appropriate diagnostic laboratory; consults with department, private and other public veterinarians and animal owners on disease problems. Prepares required records and reports. Acts as an agent for the Chief Veterinarian in disaster situations such as earthquakes, fires, and floods, for the health and welfare of animals and for disease control. Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County. Examines, diagnoses, gives emergency treatment to animal within the animal care center/shelter adjacent to the spay/neuter clinic. Supervises personnel assigned to the clinic and the care center/shelter staff regarding the care of sick animals. Advises the public and department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine. Conducts vaccination clinics, provides medical consultations and services during special events such as adoption drives sponsored by outside agencies or the department. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited* veterinary school with a Doctorate degree** in veterinary medicine. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Please make sure to fill out the Certificate/License Section of your application and give the title of the required license and its number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Please attach a legible photocopy of the required license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. * Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international approved agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . ** A copy of your diploma or official transcripts must be attached to the application at the time of filing. LICENSE: A valid California State License*** to practice veterinary medicine -AND- 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. ***The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Additional credit will be given to applicants who list their time of experience in practicing as a licensed Veterinarian. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Animal Care and Control. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of at least twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Application and filing information: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you m ay be disqualified. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. Resumes may be added to your application but cannot be substituted for the Experience portions of the County application nor for the completion and submission of the supplemental questions. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. All correspondence to applicants will be sent electronically except for the final examination result notice . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: 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. COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL Human Resources Office 5898 Cherry Avenue Long Beach, CA 90805 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION: View details regarding Los Angeles County Employment Information by clicking on this link COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Department Contact Name: Sandra Perez Department Contact Phone: (562) 256-7102 Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7101 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate TTY Phone : (800) 897-0077 Closing Date/Time:
Jun 04, 2022
Full Time
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL EXAM NUMBER: O-5728-B TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: OPEN COMPETITIVE JOB OPPORTUNITY APPLICATION FILING: OPEN CONTINUOUS This announcement is a REPOSTING to reopen the filing period for examination and update the supplemental questionnaire, Veterinarian (NON-MEGAFLEX), exam # O5728-B. We are accepting applications beginning December 17, 2020 at 8:00 am PT. Applications will be accepted until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice. COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The County is listed on Forbes America's Best Employers list for 2019. It has a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents. As the largest employer in Southern California with over 111,000 employees in 36 departments and a budget over $33 billion, the County provides vital and wide-ranging public services to its citizens. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 44 contract cities with a combined total population of over 3 million residents. We cover more than 3,400 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south, as far east as the border of San Bernardino County, and west to Thousand Oaks. We provide animal control and rescue services in our service areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week. WHAT VETERINARIANS DO: This position reports to the Sr. Veterinarian and oversees the operation of Spay and Neuter clinic, including supervision of technical and support staff. Provides medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment and control of diseases and injuries in animals and, in public health, enforces laws and regulations. Essential Job Functions Investigates, prevents, controls and eradicates infectious diseases of animals including those transmissible to man, with particular emphasis on organized disease control programs such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, and rabies. Investigates rabies suspects and animal bites of people; imposes quarantines on biting domestic animals; collects samples for rabies testing where wild animals are involved. Issues quarantines and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervises the enforcement of these orders. Collects data and laboratory samples, such as blood, tissue, parasites, when indicated for disease investigations and forwards to appropriate diagnostic laboratory; consults with department, private and other public veterinarians and animal owners on disease problems. Prepares required records and reports. Acts as an agent for the Chief Veterinarian in disaster situations such as earthquakes, fires, and floods, for the health and welfare of animals and for disease control. Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County. Examines, diagnoses, gives emergency treatment to animal within the animal care center/shelter adjacent to the spay/neuter clinic. Supervises personnel assigned to the clinic and the care center/shelter staff regarding the care of sick animals. Advises the public and department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine. Conducts vaccination clinics, provides medical consultations and services during special events such as adoption drives sponsored by outside agencies or the department. Requirements SELECTION REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from an accredited* veterinary school with a Doctorate degree** in veterinary medicine. PHYSICAL CLASS: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Please make sure to fill out the Certificate/License Section of your application and give the title of the required license and its number, date issued, date of expiration and the name of the issuing agency as specified in the Selection Requirements. Please attach a legible photocopy of the required license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. * Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international approved agencies which are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or The Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) . ** A copy of your diploma or official transcripts must be attached to the application at the time of filing. LICENSE: A valid California State License*** to practice veterinary medicine -AND- 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. ***The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will not be accepted. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Additional credit will be given to applicants who list their time of experience in practicing as a licensed Veterinarian. EXAMINATION CONTENT: This examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience based on application information and desirable qualifications weighted 100%. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. VACANCY INFORMATION: The eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Animal Care and Control. ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION: Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis. The names of candidates receiving a passing grade on the examination will be added to the Eligible Register and will appear in the order of their score group for a period of at least twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months. Application and filing information: APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website. All information is subject to verification. We may reject your application at any time during the examination and hiring process, including after appointment has been made. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or rescission of appointment. Utilizing VERBIAGE from the Class Specification and minimum requirements serving as your description of duties WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result in an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you m ay be disqualified. Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the requirements. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week and description of work performed. Resumes may be added to your application but cannot be substituted for the Experience portions of the County application nor for the completion and submission of the supplemental questions. If your application is incomplete, it will be rejected. All correspondence to applicants will be sent electronically except for the final examination result notice . SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number. NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record. FAIR CHANCE INITIATIVE: 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. COVID-19 Vaccination All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL Human Resources Office 5898 Cherry Avenue Long Beach, CA 90805 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Pacific Time COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES INFORMATION: View details regarding Los Angeles County Employment Information by clicking on this link COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Department Contact Name: Sandra Perez Department Contact Phone: (562) 256-7102 Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7101 California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922 Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099 Alternate TTY Phone : (800) 897-0077 Closing Date/Time:
Stanislaus County, CA
Animal Svcs - 3647 Cornucopia Way, California, United States
About the Opportunity NOTICE TO NON-CALIFORNIA VETERINARIANS Effective January 1, 2022, The California Board Examination requirement has been eliminated for veterinarians relocating to California. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Stanislaus Animal Services Agency is seeking a full-time County Veterinarian to practice high quality shelter medicine and surgery in a fast-paced state-of-the-art facility. At least 1 year of experience in a shelter and/or high-volume setting is preferred. Effective time management skills and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment required. Practice veterinary medicine within a shelter setting, striving to provide the best possible care on both a herd health and an individual level, while being mindful of limited resources at the same time. If you seek an excellent work-life balance, this may be the position for you. Stanislaus County offers a moderate cost of living, affordable housing, with an abundance of activities in close proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, the State Capitol and much more. The position offers a 4-day work week to make a positive impact on animals while receiving generous government employee benefits. This veterinarian position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This is a continuous recruitment, we encourage you to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. To learn more about Stanislaus Animal Services Agency, click here . THE POSITION The Veterinarian provides medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals. This individual inspects, investigates, diagnoses, prevents, controls, and eradicates contagious and infectious diseases of animals and enforces applicable laws and regulations. The position provides care of impounded animals at the animal shelter. The Veterinarian works under the direction of the Animal Services Director and is subject to policy determination of the Director and the Board of Stanislaus Animal Services Agency. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered "at-will" for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Regularly perform veterinary health care functions, including examination and treatment of sheltered animals, and aid in the evaluation of the disposition of sheltered and foster animals as needed, within established shelter animal and companion animal health protocols; Perform surgical procedures on shelter animals including, but not limited to, ovariohysterectomy, castration, cryptorchid abdominal castration, hernia repair (umbilical/inguinal), dental extractions, mass removals, amputations, and enucleations; Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia, operate the anesthetic machine and surgical monitoring equipment; Oversee the administration of medications and treatments to shelter animals, ensuring they are completed and monitored appropriately, supervise the use and security of controlled drug; Explain medical needs to potential adopters and foster parents and conduct follow-up appointments as needed; Perform in-house walkthroughs and conduct rounds; Ensure quality client care is provided to staff and volunteers and provide guidance to staff for situations regarding immediate problem solving; Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed; Direct, supervise, evaluate, train, and plan the work of personnel assigned to the Animal Care Specialist III position; Implement and maintain medical record and drug use logs to established standards of veterinary and sheltering practices, ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and compliant at all times; Direct the purchase of and maintain in-house shelter medical supplies and medical equipment; Maintain up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues; Oversee internship programs with the University of California School of Veterinarian Medicine; Provide information to the general public regarding policies and procedures used at the Animal Services Center; Serve as an expert witness in criminal matters related to animal abuse and cruelty issues; and Collaborate with the veterinary community and other interested groups to promote animal health care. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Participate in process management and evaluation of business results; Examine and test livestock/animals for diseases communicable to humans; Perform post-mortem examinations of animals that died of unknown causes and make diagnoses based on pathological findings; Examine animals in bite cases and establish and maintain quarantines when necessary; Work with field officers in conducting investigations of cruelty/neglect; Consult with other public agencies and public and private groups to prevent and control the outbreak of animal-related diseases; Enhance adoption programs; Maintain charts/records and prepare correspondence and reports; and Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the mission of Animal Services is realized. KNOWLEDGE Basic supervisory methods and techniques; Animal behavior, common diseases, sanitation practices, animal anatomy, first aid, animal capture, and handling techniques; Basic methods of record keeping; State and local ordinances relating to animal care, control, welfare, and rabies control; and Various breeds of dogs and species of animals, including native wildlife and domestic animal behavior; We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine; AND Valid Veterinary License; AND Possession of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-342-1742 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Two (2) years of clinical experience; AND One (1) year previous shelter medicine experience; AND Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) accreditation; AND Proven ability to perform up to 30 spay/neuters a day within 1 year of appointment. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Stanislaus County has the right to discontinue accepting applications at any time without notice. Applicants whose qualifications best match the available work assignments may be contacted for an interview by a departmental representative. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitment Oral Examination: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and qualified applicants will be invited to oral examinations as they are received. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for the position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 30, 2022
Full Time
About the Opportunity NOTICE TO NON-CALIFORNIA VETERINARIANS Effective January 1, 2022, The California Board Examination requirement has been eliminated for veterinarians relocating to California. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Stanislaus Animal Services Agency is seeking a full-time County Veterinarian to practice high quality shelter medicine and surgery in a fast-paced state-of-the-art facility. At least 1 year of experience in a shelter and/or high-volume setting is preferred. Effective time management skills and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment required. Practice veterinary medicine within a shelter setting, striving to provide the best possible care on both a herd health and an individual level, while being mindful of limited resources at the same time. If you seek an excellent work-life balance, this may be the position for you. Stanislaus County offers a moderate cost of living, affordable housing, with an abundance of activities in close proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area, Yosemite National Park, the State Capitol and much more. The position offers a 4-day work week to make a positive impact on animals while receiving generous government employee benefits. This veterinarian position qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. This is a continuous recruitment, we encourage you to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time. To learn more about Stanislaus Animal Services Agency, click here . THE POSITION The Veterinarian provides medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals. This individual inspects, investigates, diagnoses, prevents, controls, and eradicates contagious and infectious diseases of animals and enforces applicable laws and regulations. The position provides care of impounded animals at the animal shelter. The Veterinarian works under the direction of the Animal Services Director and is subject to policy determination of the Director and the Board of Stanislaus Animal Services Agency. Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Unclassified Service of the County and considered "at-will" for labor relations purposes. The individual selected will participate in the Stanislaus County Pay-for-Performance program, as well as receive additional benefits. The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under the "Disability" tab. Typical Tasks Regularly perform veterinary health care functions, including examination and treatment of sheltered animals, and aid in the evaluation of the disposition of sheltered and foster animals as needed, within established shelter animal and companion animal health protocols; Perform surgical procedures on shelter animals including, but not limited to, ovariohysterectomy, castration, cryptorchid abdominal castration, hernia repair (umbilical/inguinal), dental extractions, mass removals, amputations, and enucleations; Induce and maintain animals under anesthesia, operate the anesthetic machine and surgical monitoring equipment; Oversee the administration of medications and treatments to shelter animals, ensuring they are completed and monitored appropriately, supervise the use and security of controlled drug; Explain medical needs to potential adopters and foster parents and conduct follow-up appointments as needed; Perform in-house walkthroughs and conduct rounds; Ensure quality client care is provided to staff and volunteers and provide guidance to staff for situations regarding immediate problem solving; Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed; Direct, supervise, evaluate, train, and plan the work of personnel assigned to the Animal Care Specialist III position; Implement and maintain medical record and drug use logs to established standards of veterinary and sheltering practices, ensuring that records are complete, accurate, and compliant at all times; Direct the purchase of and maintain in-house shelter medical supplies and medical equipment; Maintain up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues; Oversee internship programs with the University of California School of Veterinarian Medicine; Provide information to the general public regarding policies and procedures used at the Animal Services Center; Serve as an expert witness in criminal matters related to animal abuse and cruelty issues; and Collaborate with the veterinary community and other interested groups to promote animal health care. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education/Experience) SKILLS/ABILITIES Participate in process management and evaluation of business results; Examine and test livestock/animals for diseases communicable to humans; Perform post-mortem examinations of animals that died of unknown causes and make diagnoses based on pathological findings; Examine animals in bite cases and establish and maintain quarantines when necessary; Work with field officers in conducting investigations of cruelty/neglect; Consult with other public agencies and public and private groups to prevent and control the outbreak of animal-related diseases; Enhance adoption programs; Maintain charts/records and prepare correspondence and reports; and Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure the mission of Animal Services is realized. KNOWLEDGE Basic supervisory methods and techniques; Animal behavior, common diseases, sanitation practices, animal anatomy, first aid, animal capture, and handling techniques; Basic methods of record keeping; State and local ordinances relating to animal care, control, welfare, and rabies control; and Various breeds of dogs and species of animals, including native wildlife and domestic animal behavior; We recognize your time is valuable, please only apply if you meet the following required qualifications. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Graduation with a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine; AND Valid Veterinary License; AND Possession of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Proof of education is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-342-1742 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening may focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "Duties" section of the online application. Two (2) years of clinical experience; AND One (1) year previous shelter medicine experience; AND Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) accreditation; AND Proven ability to perform up to 30 spay/neuters a day within 1 year of appointment. Application and Selection Procedures APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Stanislaus County has the right to discontinue accepting applications at any time without notice. Applicants whose qualifications best match the available work assignments may be contacted for an interview by a departmental representative. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. EXAMINATION PROCESS Most County recruitments consist of the steps detailed below and are governed by Merit Principles. The examination process ensures that all applicants are given the same opportunity to gain employment within Stanislaus County. Application Review and Screening. Applications are carefully screened based on information provided. Those who submit incomplete applications that lack relevant qualifications or do not submit all required documents will not be invited to move on. Written Examination. Applicants will be invited to participate in a written exam that tests knowledge for the position. Oral Examination. Applicants are invited to a panel interview in which they will be evaluated by County subject matter experts. Eligible Lists. Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for six months but may be extended up to eighteen months. TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE Application Deadline: Continuous Recruitment Oral Examination: Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis and qualified applicants will be invited to oral examinations as they are received. Note: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, part-time and full-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County. GENERAL INFORMATION Final appointment will be conditional upon successfully passing a County paid pre-employment drug screening (if applicable for the position) and a job-related background investigation. Some positions may require possession or the ability to obtain, and maintenance of a valid California Driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. Stanislaus County supports the good health of its workforce. More information is available at http://myclubwellness.org Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop computer. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description The City of Los Angeles envisions the day that every animal born is ensured a good home and good care. The Department of Animal Services is looking for a Veterinarian who desires to be part of our team by providing quality care to animals in the City’s animal care centers. We value the integrity of every employee, we care about our customers, and we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. DUTIES A Veterinarian diagnoses and gives first aid treatment, including surgery, to animals in the care and custody of the Department of Animal Services; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees assisting in the above work; advises the public and Department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine; and exercises medical judgment and skill in the independent performance of these responsibilities, applying current veterinary medical principles. This position will not be required to conduct spay and neuter surgeries. This Veterinarian will be assigned to the Harbor Animal Care Center at 957 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731. While the position may start at the Harbor location, there may be opportunities in the future to transfer to another City shelter. REQUIREMENTS Doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited veterinary school. Valid California State License to practice Veterinary medicine. Valid California driver’s license is required for all positions and must be maintained throughout employment. SALARY Salary commensurate with experience up to $148,435 annually. Medical and dental benefits provided. Cash retention bonuses available after six months ($1000) and year two ($4000) in accordance with the provisions of the current labor agreement. How to apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a current resume and a City Employment Application detailing your education, training and experience to animalservices.careers@lacity.org . The period to submit your application opens on July 1, 2022 and ends when sufficient applications are received. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 9/7/22
Jul 10, 2022
job description The City of Los Angeles envisions the day that every animal born is ensured a good home and good care. The Department of Animal Services is looking for a Veterinarian who desires to be part of our team by providing quality care to animals in the City’s animal care centers. We value the integrity of every employee, we care about our customers, and we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. DUTIES A Veterinarian diagnoses and gives first aid treatment, including surgery, to animals in the care and custody of the Department of Animal Services; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees assisting in the above work; advises the public and Department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine; and exercises medical judgment and skill in the independent performance of these responsibilities, applying current veterinary medical principles. This position will not be required to conduct spay and neuter surgeries. This Veterinarian will be assigned to the Harbor Animal Care Center at 957 N Gaffey St, San Pedro, CA 90731. While the position may start at the Harbor location, there may be opportunities in the future to transfer to another City shelter. REQUIREMENTS Doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited veterinary school. Valid California State License to practice Veterinary medicine. Valid California driver’s license is required for all positions and must be maintained throughout employment. SALARY Salary commensurate with experience up to $148,435 annually. Medical and dental benefits provided. Cash retention bonuses available after six months ($1000) and year two ($4000) in accordance with the provisions of the current labor agreement. How to apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a current resume and a City Employment Application detailing your education, training and experience to animalservices.careers@lacity.org . The period to submit your application opens on July 1, 2022 and ends when sufficient applications are received. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 9/7/22
City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
job description The City of Los Angeles envisions the day that every animal born is ensured a good home and good care. The Department of Animal Services is looking for two as-needed, part-time Veterinarians who desire to be part of our team by providing quality care to animals in the City’s animal care centers. We value the integrity of every employee, we care about our customers, and we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. DUTIES A Veterinarian diagnoses and gives first aid treatment, including surgery, to animals in the care and custody of the Department of Animal Services; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees assisting in the above work; advises the public and Department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine; and exercises medical judgment and skill in the independent performance of these responsibilities, applying current veterinary medical principles. This position will not be required to conduct spay and neuter surgeries. The as-needed Veterinarian will work about 20 hours per week and may be required to work on the weekends. REQUIREMENTS Doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited veterinary school. Valid California State License to practice Veterinary medicine. Valid California driver’s license is required for all positions and must be maintained throughout employment. SALARY : $48.62 hourly How to apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a current resume, a City Employment Application, and proof of a doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine to animalservices.careers@lacity.org. The period to submit your application opens on July 8, 2022, and ends when sufficient applications are received. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 9/9/22
Jul 10, 2022
job description The City of Los Angeles envisions the day that every animal born is ensured a good home and good care. The Department of Animal Services is looking for two as-needed, part-time Veterinarians who desire to be part of our team by providing quality care to animals in the City’s animal care centers. We value the integrity of every employee, we care about our customers, and we are dedicated to the humane treatment of animals. DUTIES A Veterinarian diagnoses and gives first aid treatment, including surgery, to animals in the care and custody of the Department of Animal Services; assigns, reviews, and evaluates the work of employees assisting in the above work; advises the public and Department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine; and exercises medical judgment and skill in the independent performance of these responsibilities, applying current veterinary medical principles. This position will not be required to conduct spay and neuter surgeries. The as-needed Veterinarian will work about 20 hours per week and may be required to work on the weekends. REQUIREMENTS Doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited veterinary school. Valid California State License to practice Veterinary medicine. Valid California driver’s license is required for all positions and must be maintained throughout employment. SALARY : $48.62 hourly How to apply If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a current resume, a City Employment Application, and proof of a doctor’s degree in veterinary medicine to animalservices.careers@lacity.org. The period to submit your application opens on July 8, 2022, and ends when sufficient applications are received. exempt employment If employment is said to be exempt, it is meant that the employment is exempted from the civil service provisions of the City Charter. In order to receive a regular civil service appointment, employees must have successfully participated in a civil service examination, received a high enough score on the examination to be placed on and receive an appointment from an eligible list, and they must serve a probationary period. Exempt employees do not compete in a civil service examination, they are not placed on an eligible list and receive an appointment from that list, nor do they serve a probationary period. As a result, exempt employees do not have what is referred to as a “property interest” in their job. Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority and can be terminated at any time without cause. Employees with a property interest in their job, i.e. civil service employees, cannot be deprived of their employment(discharged or suspended) without due process. General Information About Exempt Employment Exempt employees serve at the will of the appointing authority, and as such, they may be discharged, suspended or otherwise disciplined without cause. Exempt employees have no property interest in their employment, and any procedural benefit or other prerogative extended to them by their appointing authority is not intended to create and does not create any such property interest. No officer or employee of the City may make to any other officer or employee any representation of a property interest in employment which does not correspond to Charter provisions unless the City Council, by ordinance, permits such representation. No unauthorized representation can serve as the basis of an employee's reliance on, or expectation of, a property interest. Employees Seeking To Become Civil Service Employees There is no protective leave for an exempt employee appointed to a civil service position. Upon receiving a civil service appointment and passing probation, the former exempt employee will be subject to the Civil Service provisions described in Article X of the City Charter. Upon appointment, the civil service employee will begin to accrue displacement and layoff seniority on the first day of his/her civil service appointment and may file for promotional examinations for which s/he qualifies. A full or half-time exempt employee appointed to a full or half-time civil service position continues to: contribute to the Retirement System; accrue vacation time; accrue sick time; receive anniversary date salary increases; and, receive health and dental benefits identical to those received in the civil service position. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Closing Date/Time: 9/9/22
City of Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Description The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) is seeking a motivated and progressive licensed Veterinarian. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognized agency working at the leading edge of municipal animal sheltering in veterinarian care. Be part of a professional and high performing team who are devoted to serving our community . In this position you'll be a vital member of the Veterinary Services team which includes the spay and neuter clinic and the shelter medicine program. The spay and neuter clinic provides low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter services for the Seattle community. The shelter medicine program provides treatment to all kinds of animals and upholds high medical standards of animal care to ensure a safe, healthy environment for shelter animals and the people who interact with them. In addition, the Seattle Animal Shelter has a team of field officers who conduct criminal investigations into animal cruelty . Shelter veterinarians may be called on to conduct examinations of animals and their living conditions and testify in criminal cases. **Candidates are encouraged to apply early! This position is open until filled and first date of application review is January 25. The City of Seattle offers a fantastic benefit package , g enerous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. SAS is a division of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), a dynamic organization of 600+ employees that provides $200 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of business . FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees. Job Responsibilities • Performs in-house animal health inspections with shelter staff. • Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment and dietary evaluations in accordance with developed shelter medicine protocols. • Examines animals, evaluates animals' health and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures including vaccinations, prescribing and administering of medications, anti-parasite treatments, tests and lab work for infections and related health issues. • Performs spay and neuter surgeries in a high-volume clinic and other types of surgery as needed. • M aintains medical records and drug-use logs, and assist staff in developing and implementing certain medical-related policies and procedures to veterinary and sheltering practice standards. Ensures that all state and federal laws, state regulations, accepted standards, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to. • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures (including dog, cat and rabbit ovariohysterectomy and castration and dental preventative care) and other companion animal health issues. • Assists with euthanasia according to established protocols. • Assumes the role of the Medical Director in his/her absence. Additional Responsibilities: Promote an inclusive culture centered in commitment to racial equity and community engagement. Promote and follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Represent SAS and the City of Seattle in a professional and courteous manner at all times and p rovide professional credibility to the organization's endeavor to help animals. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) . • Must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Licenses Requirements : • Ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Washington . Must have this license or a temporary certificate by the first day of work . • Ability to obtain and maintain a DEA license for controlled substances. • Ability to obtain and maintain special police commission. Physical Requirements : • Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, standing, walking and carrying objects and animals of moderate weight. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance and heavier amounts with assistance. • Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, anesthetics and sharp objects. Additional Information The most competitive candidates will possess: • Knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures and companion animal health issues in a shelter setting. • Knowledge of City, County, State and Federal animal health laws • Excellent organizational skills • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, key partners, volunteers and the public. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook, and electronic veterinary medical records. • Management experience • Previous experience using PetPoint , ClinicHQ , and Petriage computer programs . • Certification(s) or specialization in shelter medicine, veterinary forensics, animal behavior or high-capacity spay and neuter services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please attach a resume and cover letter with your application to be considered for this position. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 17, 2022
Full Time
Position Description The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) is seeking a motivated and progressive licensed Veterinarian. This is your opportunity to join a nationally recognized agency working at the leading edge of municipal animal sheltering in veterinarian care. Be part of a professional and high performing team who are devoted to serving our community . In this position you'll be a vital member of the Veterinary Services team which includes the spay and neuter clinic and the shelter medicine program. The spay and neuter clinic provides low-cost, high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter services for the Seattle community. The shelter medicine program provides treatment to all kinds of animals and upholds high medical standards of animal care to ensure a safe, healthy environment for shelter animals and the people who interact with them. In addition, the Seattle Animal Shelter has a team of field officers who conduct criminal investigations into animal cruelty . Shelter veterinarians may be called on to conduct examinations of animals and their living conditions and testify in criminal cases. **Candidates are encouraged to apply early! This position is open until filled and first date of application review is January 25. The City of Seattle offers a fantastic benefit package , g enerous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. SAS is a division of the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), a dynamic organization of 600+ employees that provides $200 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of business . FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees. Job Responsibilities • Performs in-house animal health inspections with shelter staff. • Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment and dietary evaluations in accordance with developed shelter medicine protocols. • Examines animals, evaluates animals' health and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures including vaccinations, prescribing and administering of medications, anti-parasite treatments, tests and lab work for infections and related health issues. • Performs spay and neuter surgeries in a high-volume clinic and other types of surgery as needed. • M aintains medical records and drug-use logs, and assist staff in developing and implementing certain medical-related policies and procedures to veterinary and sheltering practice standards. Ensures that all state and federal laws, state regulations, accepted standards, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to. • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures (including dog, cat and rabbit ovariohysterectomy and castration and dental preventative care) and other companion animal health issues. • Assists with euthanasia according to established protocols. • Assumes the role of the Medical Director in his/her absence. Additional Responsibilities: Promote an inclusive culture centered in commitment to racial equity and community engagement. Promote and follow all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Represent SAS and the City of Seattle in a professional and courteous manner at all times and p rovide professional credibility to the organization's endeavor to help animals. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree (or equivalent) . • Must be available and willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Licenses Requirements : • Ability to obtain an unrestricted license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Washington . Must have this license or a temporary certificate by the first day of work . • Ability to obtain and maintain a DEA license for controlled substances. • Ability to obtain and maintain special police commission. Physical Requirements : • Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting, standing, walking and carrying objects and animals of moderate weight. • Must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance and heavier amounts with assistance. • Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, anesthetics and sharp objects. Additional Information The most competitive candidates will possess: • Knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures and companion animal health issues in a shelter setting. • Knowledge of City, County, State and Federal animal health laws • Excellent organizational skills • Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, including ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, employees, key partners, volunteers and the public. • Knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and Outlook, and electronic veterinary medical records. • Management experience • Previous experience using PetPoint , ClinicHQ , and Petriage computer programs . • Certification(s) or specialization in shelter medicine, veterinary forensics, animal behavior or high-capacity spay and neuter services. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please attach a resume and cover letter with your application to be considered for this position. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Henderson, NV
Henderson, Nevada, United States
Position Overview The City of Henderson and Animal Care and Control are currently accepting applications for part-time City Veterinarian. If you possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine and wish to serve the community by providing aid, comfort, and medical attention to animals that come under the Shelter's care, this position is for you! The Henderson Animal Care and Control Bureau consists of Animal Control Officers, Shelter staff, and a Veterinary team. The bureau helps reunite lost pets with their owners, cares for the animals brought to the shelter, and handles pet adoptions. The animals at the shelter receive medical care, vaccines, microchips, and all adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits are spayed or neutered. On average, the medical team conducts 125 spay, neuter, dental, and other surgeries that benefit the lives of the shelter pets monthly. In this position, under general supervision of the Animal Control Administrator, you will provide licensed medical, surgical, and other services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries for domesticated and wild animals; and performs related duties as assigned. SPECIAL NOTE: This is an open and continuous recruitment for a part-time, at-will position Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until vacancies are filled This position requires enrollment with the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS) This position is not eligible for any health insurance or retirement benefits under the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada This position may be required to work weekends and holidays These positions will work a maximum of 988 hours total per fiscal year Click here to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited veterinary school with a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine Two (2) years of experience as a veterinarian. Must possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state, at the time of application. Must obtain a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners within six months of the date of employment, as a condition of continued employment. Must possess a valid Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record. All required licenses, certificates, and registrations, as mandated by State and Federal laws or as required herein, must be obtained, and maintained at the incumbents' expense. Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Current License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state ASSESSMENT DATES: All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and of the dates, times, and locations of each assessment. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing prior to the close of the recruitment. IMPORTANT : Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job . As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation. Closing Date/Time:
Jun 04, 2022
Part Time
Position Overview The City of Henderson and Animal Care and Control are currently accepting applications for part-time City Veterinarian. If you possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine and wish to serve the community by providing aid, comfort, and medical attention to animals that come under the Shelter's care, this position is for you! The Henderson Animal Care and Control Bureau consists of Animal Control Officers, Shelter staff, and a Veterinary team. The bureau helps reunite lost pets with their owners, cares for the animals brought to the shelter, and handles pet adoptions. The animals at the shelter receive medical care, vaccines, microchips, and all adoptable dogs, cats, and rabbits are spayed or neutered. On average, the medical team conducts 125 spay, neuter, dental, and other surgeries that benefit the lives of the shelter pets monthly. In this position, under general supervision of the Animal Control Administrator, you will provide licensed medical, surgical, and other services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries for domesticated and wild animals; and performs related duties as assigned. SPECIAL NOTE: This is an open and continuous recruitment for a part-time, at-will position Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until vacancies are filled This position requires enrollment with the City's Alternate Retirement Systems (ARS) This position is not eligible for any health insurance or retirement benefits under the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada This position may be required to work weekends and holidays These positions will work a maximum of 988 hours total per fiscal year Click here to view a complete copy of the job description and physical requirements. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an accredited veterinary school with a doctor's degree in veterinary medicine Two (2) years of experience as a veterinarian. Must possess a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state, at the time of application. Must obtain a License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners within six months of the date of employment, as a condition of continued employment. Must possess a valid Nevada Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain a satisfactory driving record. All required licenses, certificates, and registrations, as mandated by State and Federal laws or as required herein, must be obtained, and maintained at the incumbents' expense. Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Current License to Practice Veterinary Medicine from the Nevada State Board of Veterinary Examiners or from a similar agency of another state ASSESSMENT DATES: All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and of the dates, times, and locations of each assessment. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson on-line application system. Please check your e-mail on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above. Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department in writing prior to the close of the recruitment. IMPORTANT : Appointment is subject to the successful completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements of the job . As part of the background investigation, all claims of education and experience made in the employment application process, as well as other information submitted, will be verified. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The selection process should be completed within four (4) months of the closing date. Candidates may reapply when there is a vacancy and a posting to establish an eligibility list. Some candidates may be disqualified indefinitely due to the results of their background investigation. Closing Date/Time:
COUNTY OF LAKE, CA
Lake County, California, United States
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Application and Testing Information This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation. Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Valid California Veterinary License. Possession of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Education and Experience: Graduation with a Doctorate in veterinary medicine. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Full Job Description VETERINARIAN DEFINITION Under general direction, to provide medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals; to inspect, investigate, diagnose, prevent, control, and eradicate contagious and infectious diseases of animals; to perform spay neuter services on adoptions, qualified low income applicants, and community cats; to enforce applicable laws and regulations; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position, management classification which has responsibility for the health and well-being of shelter animals cared for at County facilities, all spay/neuter clinic programs, and medical oversight of the County animal foster care program, including supervision of technical and/or support staff. Incumbents must exercise a knowledge of current, advanced, or specialized veterinary medical arts and science principles and practices of the profession and have the ability to apply that knowledge in Animal Control programs. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the Animal Care and Control Director. Exercises direct supervision to Registered Veterinary Technician and other staff, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Investigates, prevents, controls, and eradicates infectious diseases of animals including those transmissible to man. Investigates rabies suspects and animal bites of people. Imposes quarantines on biting domestic animals. Collects samples for rabies testing. Issues quarantines and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervises the enforcement of these orders. Collects data and laboratory samples, such as blood, tissue, parasites, when indicated for disease investigations and forwards to appropriate diagnostic laboratory. Consults with department, private, and other public veterinarians and animal owners on disease problems. Prepares required records and reports. Consults with the Animal Control Director in developing, implementing, and evaluating County veterinary programs. Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County. Examines, diagnoses, and gives emergency treatment to animals within the animal care shelter. Supervises personnel assigned to the clinic and the care shelter staff regarding the care of sick animals. Advises the public and department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine. Conducts vaccination clinics, provides medical consultations and services during special events. Directs the purchase of and maintains in-house shelter medical supplies and medical equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: County and state ordinances and laws relating to the licensing, quarantine, impounding, care, and treatment of animals. Care and feeding of various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Animal behavior, common diseases, sanitation practices, animal anatomy, first aid, animal capture and handling techniques. California Animal Laws Handbook. California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. Public personnel management. Principles, techniques, and practices of effective program administration. Principles of supervision, training, work coordination, planning, and work evaluation. Ability to: Participate in process management and evaluation of results. Examine and test livestock/animals for diseases communicable to humans. Perform postmortem examinations of animals that died of unknown causes and make diagnoses based on pathological findings. Examine animals in bite cases and establish and maintain quarantines when necessary. Work with field officers in conducting investigations. Consult with other public agencies and public and private groups to prevent and control the outbreak of animal related diseases. Enhance adoption programs. Maintain charts/records and prepare correspondence and reports. Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply a variety of State and County laws, ordinances, policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Effectively represent the Animal Care and Control Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government organizations. Provide testimony regarding animal control issues in court. Exercise good judgment in handling potentially hostile individuals and situations. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public when providing information and carrying out veterinarian activities. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Valid California Veterinary License. Possession of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Education and Experience: Graduation with a Doctorate in veterinary medicine. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,000 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 28, 2022
Full Time
General Recruitment Information Recruitments for County positions are typically conducted to establish eligibility lists to fill countywide vacancies that occur during the active status of those lists (approximately 3 -12 months). Any person on a promotional eligibility list will be considered first by the hiring department(s) before persons on an open eligibility list. The County of Lake only accepts applications for permanent positions when actively recruiting. Only online applications are accepted. It is the responsibility of each applicant to review the full job description and requirements. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer. Veteran's Preference. To apply for County examinations - All applications for County examinations must be submitted through the County's online application system. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each online application. All permanent County recruitments will be posted at www.co.lake.ca.us with a link to the online application. The County of Lake reserves the right to limit the number of applications that will be accepted for any open recruitment, and any such limit will be included on the job posting. When a limit is posted, the recruitment is subject to close at any time prior to the final filing date. Completed online application packets must be submitted by the close of business on the date that the recruitment closes . All relevant experience must be included on the application to be considered - resumes and other attached documents will not be used to qualify an applicant. Relevant experience and/or education may be substituted at a ratio of 2 to 1 for the purpose of meeting minimum qualifications and applicants should contact the Human Resources department for details. Important Notice - The provisions listed on job postings, job descriptions, or other recruitment materials do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Benefits may vary between bargaining units. Any provisions contained within job postings, job descriptions or other recruitment material may be modified or revoked without notice. All County of Lake applicants who are given a conditional employment offer must comply with the County's pre-employment medical review program before they may be appointed to the County position. Application and Testing Information This position may qualify for a Sign-On incentive. The appropriate Department Head with the County of Lake can request a Sign-On Incentive payment of 10% of the annual rate of pay to a newly appointed employee not to exceed $10,000.00, if the position meets qualifications. The hiring incentive will be made in two (2) payments (the total amount to be split in half). The first payment will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the initial, first time hire of the employee with the County of Lake. The second payment will be made upon successful completion of employment probation. Employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the hiring incentive; the employee shall authorize such repayment as a payroll deduction from the final paycheck, and/or repay any shortage not covered in the final paycheck with a personal check payable to the County of Lake within 15 days of termination. Minimum Qualifications Licensing and Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Valid California Veterinary License. Possession of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Education and Experience: Graduation with a Doctorate in veterinary medicine. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. Full Job Description VETERINARIAN DEFINITION Under general direction, to provide medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals; to inspect, investigate, diagnose, prevent, control, and eradicate contagious and infectious diseases of animals; to perform spay neuter services on adoptions, qualified low income applicants, and community cats; to enforce applicable laws and regulations; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a single-position, management classification which has responsibility for the health and well-being of shelter animals cared for at County facilities, all spay/neuter clinic programs, and medical oversight of the County animal foster care program, including supervision of technical and/or support staff. Incumbents must exercise a knowledge of current, advanced, or specialized veterinary medical arts and science principles and practices of the profession and have the ability to apply that knowledge in Animal Control programs. This is a discrete classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives administrative direction from the Animal Care and Control Director. Exercises direct supervision to Registered Veterinary Technician and other staff, as assigned. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Investigates, prevents, controls, and eradicates infectious diseases of animals including those transmissible to man. Investigates rabies suspects and animal bites of people. Imposes quarantines on biting domestic animals. Collects samples for rabies testing. Issues quarantines and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervises the enforcement of these orders. Collects data and laboratory samples, such as blood, tissue, parasites, when indicated for disease investigations and forwards to appropriate diagnostic laboratory. Consults with department, private, and other public veterinarians and animal owners on disease problems. Prepares required records and reports. Consults with the Animal Control Director in developing, implementing, and evaluating County veterinary programs. Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County. Examines, diagnoses, and gives emergency treatment to animals within the animal care shelter. Supervises personnel assigned to the clinic and the care shelter staff regarding the care of sick animals. Advises the public and department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine. Conducts vaccination clinics, provides medical consultations and services during special events. Directs the purchase of and maintains in-house shelter medical supplies and medical equipment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: County and state ordinances and laws relating to the licensing, quarantine, impounding, care, and treatment of animals. Care and feeding of various breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals. Animal behavior, common diseases, sanitation practices, animal anatomy, first aid, animal capture and handling techniques. California Animal Laws Handbook. California Veterinary Medicine Practice Act. Public personnel management. Principles, techniques, and practices of effective program administration. Principles of supervision, training, work coordination, planning, and work evaluation. Ability to: Participate in process management and evaluation of results. Examine and test livestock/animals for diseases communicable to humans. Perform postmortem examinations of animals that died of unknown causes and make diagnoses based on pathological findings. Examine animals in bite cases and establish and maintain quarantines when necessary. Work with field officers in conducting investigations. Consult with other public agencies and public and private groups to prevent and control the outbreak of animal related diseases. Enhance adoption programs. Maintain charts/records and prepare correspondence and reports. Analyze, interpret, explain, and apply a variety of State and County laws, ordinances, policies, rules, procedures, and regulations. Effectively represent the Animal Care and Control Department in contacts with the public, community organizations, other County staff, and other government organizations. Provide testimony regarding animal control issues in court. Exercise good judgment in handling potentially hostile individuals and situations. Deal tactfully and courteously with the public when providing information and carrying out veterinarian activities. Regularly work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Constantly demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers/clients. Licensing and Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California driver's license. Valid California Veterinary License. Possession of a valid Controlled Substance Registration Certificate as issued by the U.S. Department of Justice. Education and Experience: Graduation with a Doctorate in veterinary medicine. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. As such, incumbents may have occasional exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, and direct exposure to hazardous physical conditions. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may also be subject to clients or members of the public afflicted with behavioral disorders or who are under emotionally stressful conditions. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a “meet and confer ” process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. RETIREMENT - County employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement system (CalPERS).CalPERS provides a defined benefit pension at retirement for County employees.The pension formulas and employee contribution amounts may vary by bargaining unit, date of hire, prior qualifying service, and classification. Please contact Human Resources for more information. HEALTH AND INSURANCE BENEFITS - Medical, dental, hospital, vision, life and disability coverage is available to employees and their dependents. The County contributes $1,000 of the monthly premiums for the insurance plan options. VACATION ACCRUAL may be adjusted for current city or county government employees. VACATION - 80 hours per year during the first five years of service, 120 hours per year after five years, and additional accruals based on years of service beyond fifteen years. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SICK LEAVE - Accrues at a rate of 96 hours per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. HOLIDAYS - An average of twelve paid 8-hour holidays per year. Pro-rated for part-time employees. SALARY - Lake County has an adopted salary schedule. The salary range for most classifications is in five increments with a provision for longevity increases. Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. SOCIAL SECURITY - County employees participate in Social Security. CALIFORNIA STATE DISABILITY INSURANCE - SDI is available to some County employees. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLANS and CREDIT UNION MEMBERSHIPS are available to County employees. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of San Jose
United States, California, San Jose
Pursuant to the City’s Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy , the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . The City of San Jose, Animal Care and Services Division is seeking two (2) full-time Animal Shelter Veterinarians and multiple part-time Animal Shelter Veterinarians to work at the Animal Care Center. The Animal Shelter Veterinarian may perform all aspects of shelter medicine in a large animal shelter. Duties may include routine spay/neuter surgeries on cats, dogs, and other animals as indicated. This position provides direct care and treatment of homeless animals entering the City of San Jose’s Animal Care Center. In addition, this position is required to diagnose, treat, and/or recommend euthanasia. Registered Veterinary Technicians will be assigned to assist this position with the preparation and post-surgery processes of spay/neuter and other surgical procedures. The full-time benefited position and part-time unbenefited positions will be reporting to the Medical Services Director (Division Manager) of Animal Care and Services. This classification is represented by City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP). Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Directs, coordinates and performs the screening, diagnosis, and basic and emergency medical treatment of animals in the shelter. Performs or supervises the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior. Performs surgical procedures, including spay/neuters and vaccinates animals to prevent diseases. Maintains accurate medical records of animals. Effectively communicates the condition and status of animals with staff, public and animal groups. Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field. Orders, maintains and controls the drugs used at the shelter and in the field. Trains appropriate staff in administering first aide and vaccinations to animals, the performance of euthanasia and other paramedical duties. Performs and directs staff to perform euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury, as necessary Ensures that shelter staff participates in a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter. Participates in special spay/neuter or vaccination clinics. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; providing technical guidance to staff; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. Ensures compliance of activities to codes and all legal regulations. Physical Requirements Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds while handling animals and equipment. Employees may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, loud noises, odors, dust, air contaminants, blood borne pathogens while using hypodermic needles on animals and may be exposed to animal scratches and bites.
Jul 13, 2022
Full Time
Pursuant to the City’s Covid 19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy , the City of San Jose is requiring all new hires to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers . The City of San Jose, Animal Care and Services Division is seeking two (2) full-time Animal Shelter Veterinarians and multiple part-time Animal Shelter Veterinarians to work at the Animal Care Center. The Animal Shelter Veterinarian may perform all aspects of shelter medicine in a large animal shelter. Duties may include routine spay/neuter surgeries on cats, dogs, and other animals as indicated. This position provides direct care and treatment of homeless animals entering the City of San Jose’s Animal Care Center. In addition, this position is required to diagnose, treat, and/or recommend euthanasia. Registered Veterinary Technicians will be assigned to assist this position with the preparation and post-surgery processes of spay/neuter and other surgical procedures. The full-time benefited position and part-time unbenefited positions will be reporting to the Medical Services Director (Division Manager) of Animal Care and Services. This classification is represented by City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP). Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Directs, coordinates and performs the screening, diagnosis, and basic and emergency medical treatment of animals in the shelter. Performs or supervises the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior. Performs surgical procedures, including spay/neuters and vaccinates animals to prevent diseases. Maintains accurate medical records of animals. Effectively communicates the condition and status of animals with staff, public and animal groups. Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field. Orders, maintains and controls the drugs used at the shelter and in the field. Trains appropriate staff in administering first aide and vaccinations to animals, the performance of euthanasia and other paramedical duties. Performs and directs staff to perform euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury, as necessary Ensures that shelter staff participates in a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter. Participates in special spay/neuter or vaccination clinics. Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; providing technical guidance to staff; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations. Ensures compliance of activities to codes and all legal regulations. Physical Requirements Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds while handling animals and equipment. Employees may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, loud noises, odors, dust, air contaminants, blood borne pathogens while using hypodermic needles on animals and may be exposed to animal scratches and bites.
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CA
San Jose, California, United States
Under general supervision, to plan, coordinate and provide routine and emergency medical treatment services and to manage the overall health of animals housed at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter. This position is located at San Martin's new state-of-the-art Animal Services Center medical clinic that includes exam rooms, radiology, and surgery and recovery suites to provide the most cutting-edge animal care. Take a virtual tour with us: https://bit.ly/34PQtag COVID -19 Risk Tier - Lower Risk or Intermediate Risk Typical Tasks Directs, coordinates and performs the screening, diagnosis and basic and emergency medical treatment and the required surgeries for animals in the Shelter; Performs or directs the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs and symptoms of illness or unusual behavior; Performs surgical procedures, including spaying and neutering; Vaccinates animals; Maintains animal medical records to track their care and health conditions; Establishes and implements written medical treatment protocols; Effectively communicates the condition and status of animals with staff, the general public and animal groups; Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field; Requests purchase orders; Monitors, maintains and provides quality control of drugs used at the shelter and in the field; Trains appropriate staff in administering first aide, vaccinations and how to euthanize animals and perform other paramedical duties; Coordinates with the Animal Shelter Supervisor regarding euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from series illness or severe injury; Advises on procedures to maintain a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter; Participates and provides veterinary services for special spay/neuter or vaccination clinics; Provides social media information and educational materials related to veterinary medical issues in the community, and related to adoptable and fostered animals; Assists Animal Control Officers with assessing, treating or euthanizing animals in the field; Provides professional assistance in the investigations of mistreatment or neglect of animals; occasionally prepares reports to testify in court as the medical expert in animal cruelty or neglect cases; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from an accredited college or university, AND Two (2) years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or animal shelter environment that includes performing surgery. Experience as a Veterinarian in an animal shelter strongly preferred. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine prior to appointment and the possession and maintenance of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate/license. Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Knowledge of: State, federal and municipal animal health laws, regulations and ordinances governing the impounding, care, and treatment of animals; Principles and practices of veterinary medicine; Treatment, prevention and control of the common diseases of animals; Fundamental principles and methods of clinical diagnosis; Physical and behavioral characteristics of domestic animals; Common computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets; Standard office practices, procedures, and office machines; Safety regulations and safe work practices; Mathematical computations such as calculating proportions, percentages, volume, ratios, fractions; Accurate recordkeeping. Ability to: Examine, evaluate and treat shelter animals in a professional and efficient manner; Perform high quality animal surgeries in a fast-paced environment; Administer tests for diseases in animals and interpret results; Handle animals (including aggressive and/or feral animals) safely, properly, and humanely; Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for medical staff; Operate relevant medical equipment; Make sound medical decisions that include prescribing medications and euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury; Train staff on basic paramedical duties and to rapidly identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care; Develop and establish medical standards/procedures for the maintenance of healthy/safe/sanitary facilities; Explain rules and regulations governing care and treatment of animals to staff, volunteers and the general public; Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in animal shelter medicine; Write reports, business correspondence, and assist in developing policies and procedures; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Operate a computer and common office applications, and calculate mathematical figures; Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Maintain accurate physical and electronic records. Physical Requirements Carry, handle, lift and transport animals weighing up to 50 pounds; Stoop, bend and reach, grasp and manipulate bulky and moderately heavy items and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; May be required to work weekends and holidays. Closing Date/Time: 8/22/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Jul 12, 2022
Full Time
Under general supervision, to plan, coordinate and provide routine and emergency medical treatment services and to manage the overall health of animals housed at the Santa Clara County Animal Shelter. This position is located at San Martin's new state-of-the-art Animal Services Center medical clinic that includes exam rooms, radiology, and surgery and recovery suites to provide the most cutting-edge animal care. Take a virtual tour with us: https://bit.ly/34PQtag COVID -19 Risk Tier - Lower Risk or Intermediate Risk Typical Tasks Directs, coordinates and performs the screening, diagnosis and basic and emergency medical treatment and the required surgeries for animals in the Shelter; Performs or directs the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs and symptoms of illness or unusual behavior; Performs surgical procedures, including spaying and neutering; Vaccinates animals; Maintains animal medical records to track their care and health conditions; Establishes and implements written medical treatment protocols; Effectively communicates the condition and status of animals with staff, the general public and animal groups; Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field; Requests purchase orders; Monitors, maintains and provides quality control of drugs used at the shelter and in the field; Trains appropriate staff in administering first aide, vaccinations and how to euthanize animals and perform other paramedical duties; Coordinates with the Animal Shelter Supervisor regarding euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from series illness or severe injury; Advises on procedures to maintain a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter; Participates and provides veterinary services for special spay/neuter or vaccination clinics; Provides social media information and educational materials related to veterinary medical issues in the community, and related to adoptable and fostered animals; Assists Animal Control Officers with assessing, treating or euthanizing animals in the field; Provides professional assistance in the investigations of mistreatment or neglect of animals; occasionally prepares reports to testify in court as the medical expert in animal cruelty or neglect cases; May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required; Performs other related duties as required. Employment Standards Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from an accredited college or university, AND Two (2) years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or animal shelter environment that includes performing surgery. Experience as a Veterinarian in an animal shelter strongly preferred. Special Requirements: Possession of a valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine prior to appointment and the possession and maintenance of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate/license. Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit. Knowledge of: State, federal and municipal animal health laws, regulations and ordinances governing the impounding, care, and treatment of animals; Principles and practices of veterinary medicine; Treatment, prevention and control of the common diseases of animals; Fundamental principles and methods of clinical diagnosis; Physical and behavioral characteristics of domestic animals; Common computer applications including word processing and spreadsheets; Standard office practices, procedures, and office machines; Safety regulations and safe work practices; Mathematical computations such as calculating proportions, percentages, volume, ratios, fractions; Accurate recordkeeping. Ability to: Examine, evaluate and treat shelter animals in a professional and efficient manner; Perform high quality animal surgeries in a fast-paced environment; Administer tests for diseases in animals and interpret results; Handle animals (including aggressive and/or feral animals) safely, properly, and humanely; Develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for medical staff; Operate relevant medical equipment; Make sound medical decisions that include prescribing medications and euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury; Train staff on basic paramedical duties and to rapidly identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care; Develop and establish medical standards/procedures for the maintenance of healthy/safe/sanitary facilities; Explain rules and regulations governing care and treatment of animals to staff, volunteers and the general public; Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in animal shelter medicine; Write reports, business correspondence, and assist in developing policies and procedures; Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Operate a computer and common office applications, and calculate mathematical figures; Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Maintain accurate physical and electronic records. Physical Requirements Carry, handle, lift and transport animals weighing up to 50 pounds; Stoop, bend and reach, grasp and manipulate bulky and moderately heavy items and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; May be required to work weekends and holidays. Closing Date/Time: 8/22/2022 11:59 PM Pacific
Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities. ANIMAL SERVICES The El Dorado County Animal Shelter houses and cares for stray, unwanted, or displaced animals. Every effort is made to place healthy, adoptable animals into new permanent, loving homes. We coordinate foster and volunteer programs, educate the community on pet overpopulation, and help people who have lost or found a pet. THE OPPORTUNITY Put your knowledge and love of animals to use helping your community! You will have the opportunity to provide medical and surgical services to animals at the county animal shelters; oversee the work of staff who assist with animal health or euthanasia procedures; and represent the County on the care and treatment of animals and pets. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Advise appropriate Agency management staff on animal health care practices to maintain compliance with established standards of care; may be designated as the responsible licensee for the purpose of premise registration. Examine, diagnose, and perform routine and emergency medical treatment of all impounded animals; vaccinates animals against Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Upper Respiratory Infection, and other diseases common to canines, felines, and other animals commonly found in shelters; perform spay/neutering surgery on animals prior to adoption; examine animals prior to adoption and before release to ensure health condition. Develop and implement protocols for handling ill and injured animals in the shelter. Provide ongoing training for staff to identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care; train and supervise non-professional staff performing or assisting with veterinary duties or medical procedures; advise/explain proper medical care and treatment of animals to staff. Oversee the visual monitoring on a daily basis of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; assure that problems are promptly reported; determine and direct appropriate action as required. Perform euthanasia of designated animals. Oversee the use of immobilization capture drugs and drugs used for euthanasia. Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree; AND one (1) year of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or shelter environment, including the performance of surgery. Other Requirements: A valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is required prior to appointment. A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration licensure. Must be available for after hours medical emergencies as needed. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton @edcgov.us . For more information on the recruitment process, click here. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Veterinarian (Consulting Health Professional). This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. There are currently two (2) extra help vacancies in the Animal Services division of the Health and Human Services Agency, located in Placerville, Ca. Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport 129 miles to San Francisco Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports Skiing and Snowboarding Live Music and Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Races Farm to Fork Restaurants Small Business Shops CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 04, 2022
Variable Shift
Description THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continues to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES The El Dorado County Health And Human Services Agency is committed to transforming lives and improving futures for the citizens of El Dorado County. Their programs and services include: Behavioral Health, Public Health, Community and Social Services. Their over 600 employees are dedicated to enhancing and enriching the lives of those in their communities. ANIMAL SERVICES The El Dorado County Animal Shelter houses and cares for stray, unwanted, or displaced animals. Every effort is made to place healthy, adoptable animals into new permanent, loving homes. We coordinate foster and volunteer programs, educate the community on pet overpopulation, and help people who have lost or found a pet. THE OPPORTUNITY Put your knowledge and love of animals to use helping your community! You will have the opportunity to provide medical and surgical services to animals at the county animal shelters; oversee the work of staff who assist with animal health or euthanasia procedures; and represent the County on the care and treatment of animals and pets. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Advise appropriate Agency management staff on animal health care practices to maintain compliance with established standards of care; may be designated as the responsible licensee for the purpose of premise registration. Examine, diagnose, and perform routine and emergency medical treatment of all impounded animals; vaccinates animals against Rabies, Distemper, Parvo, Upper Respiratory Infection, and other diseases common to canines, felines, and other animals commonly found in shelters; perform spay/neutering surgery on animals prior to adoption; examine animals prior to adoption and before release to ensure health condition. Develop and implement protocols for handling ill and injured animals in the shelter. Provide ongoing training for staff to identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care; train and supervise non-professional staff performing or assisting with veterinary duties or medical procedures; advise/explain proper medical care and treatment of animals to staff. Oversee the visual monitoring on a daily basis of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; assure that problems are promptly reported; determine and direct appropriate action as required. Perform euthanasia of designated animals. Oversee the use of immobilization capture drugs and drugs used for euthanasia. Human Resources will assess your application to determine if you are minimally qualified using the following recommendations: Where college degrees and/or college course credits are required, degrees and college units must be obtained from a regionally accredited college or university. Courses from non-regionally accredited institutions will not be evaluated for this requirement. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree; AND one (1) year of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or shelter environment, including the performance of surgery. Other Requirements: A valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is required prior to appointment. A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration licensure. Must be available for after hours medical emergencies as needed. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Nicholas Jetton in Human Resources at nicholas.jetton @edcgov.us . For more information on the recruitment process, click here. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Veterinarian (Consulting Health Professional). This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. There are currently two (2) extra help vacancies in the Animal Services division of the Health and Human Services Agency, located in Placerville, Ca. Extra help vacancies are made to maintain adequate coverage of work for short periods of time at frequent intervals, where employment is of a recurrent nature depending on the needs of the Agency; work may be seasonal, on-call, and/or for a limited duration. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions. The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. This classification may include positions that are subject to current California Department of Public Health (CDPH), State Public Health Officer Orders requiring all workers who provide services or work in facilities covered by the order to (a) have their first dose of a one-dose regimen or their second dose of a two-dose regimen of an approved vaccine against COVID-19, or (b) provide valid exemption as permitted by the order. An approved exemption would result in the exempted employee being required to wear a face covering and be regularly tested for COVID-19. Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport 129 miles to San Francisco Here area few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports Skiing and Snowboarding Live Music and Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Races Farm to Fork Restaurants Small Business Shops CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! Closing Date/Time: Continuous
JOB SUMMARY Salary range: $80,000-$140,000 Annual, Dependent on Qualifications. May qualify for $5,000 hiring incentive. We are looking for a member to join our Animal Services team who exemplifies our core values of integrity, teamwork, professionalism, customer experience and innovation. JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter; manages a diverse array of animals by providing professional veterinary care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establishes and implements written medical treatment protocols for the shelter environment. Responsible for staff training, evaluating, and performance of proper euthanasia of animals by injection. Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations. Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter and to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures. Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage, and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter. Develops, coordinates, and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis, and nutrition programs. Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals. Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies. Supervises, prioritizes, assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies. Responsible for developing budget and presenting to the Shelter Manger and participates in the citywide budget process. Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements. Supports developing effective relationships between the City of San Marcos and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff. May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental events or City-wide emergency. Responsible for the rabies control program including vaccination of all animals not currently vaccinated against rabies prior to their release when vaccination is appropriate and certifies all animals released from quarantine observation as being free from rabies. Provides staff training relevant to animal husbandry, humane animal handling, sanitation and disease control, basic animal behavior, medical care, surgical support and first aid for animals. Examines all impounded animals and prescribes euthanasia for sick or injured animals. Provides high quality sterilization surgery for shelter animal population. Ability to take radiographs and possesses skills to interpret. Provides emergency medical care, stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment of ill and injured animals, brought to the shelter. Inputs animal records into computer to requisition and control euthanasia drugs in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations and laws. Knowledge of drug classifications, rules, and regulations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Attend advisory board meetings, staff meetings and other meetings as required. Performs other duties as necessary which are related to or logically associated with this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university on or before the date of hire . If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. A valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners on or before the date of hire. Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) within six months of hire date. Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years of clinical experience. One (1) year previous shelter medicine experience. USDA Accreditation. Six (6) months of surgical experience in spaying and neutering of dogs and cats with proven ability to perform 30 per day. Managerial/supervisory experience. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS JOB DIMENSIONS Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills: Ability to interact with others requiring participative interpersonal skills that support team and operational strategies for effective processes and outcomes. Ability to read and understand complex items such as literature, proposals, legal documents, financial documents, contracts, technical items, and detailed reports. Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ability to exercise independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interpret concerns, define desired results, and determine scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects. Ability to manage and monitor work performance by directing subordinates, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed. Ability to interpret local ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, and city policies pertaining to animal care and control. Ability to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in animal sheltering. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting to 90 pounds rarely (with assistance). Subject to vision, hearing and talking frequently; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, balancing and foot controls occasionally; kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, and twisting rarely. Working conditions involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, dangerous animals, zoonotic diseases, hazardous chemicals, potentially irate members of the public and possible rabies exposure (Pre-exposure vaccines & booster offered at city's expense). Safety Sensitive Position . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 08, 2022
Full Time
JOB SUMMARY Salary range: $80,000-$140,000 Annual, Dependent on Qualifications. May qualify for $5,000 hiring incentive. We are looking for a member to join our Animal Services team who exemplifies our core values of integrity, teamwork, professionalism, customer experience and innovation. JOB SUMMARY Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter; manages a diverse array of animals by providing professional veterinary care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establishes and implements written medical treatment protocols for the shelter environment. Responsible for staff training, evaluating, and performance of proper euthanasia of animals by injection. Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations. Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter and to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures. Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage, and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter. Develops, coordinates, and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis, and nutrition programs. Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals. Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies. Supervises, prioritizes, assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies. Responsible for developing budget and presenting to the Shelter Manger and participates in the citywide budget process. Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements. Supports developing effective relationships between the City of San Marcos and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff. May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental events or City-wide emergency. Responsible for the rabies control program including vaccination of all animals not currently vaccinated against rabies prior to their release when vaccination is appropriate and certifies all animals released from quarantine observation as being free from rabies. Provides staff training relevant to animal husbandry, humane animal handling, sanitation and disease control, basic animal behavior, medical care, surgical support and first aid for animals. Examines all impounded animals and prescribes euthanasia for sick or injured animals. Provides high quality sterilization surgery for shelter animal population. Ability to take radiographs and possesses skills to interpret. Provides emergency medical care, stabilization, diagnosis, and treatment of ill and injured animals, brought to the shelter. Inputs animal records into computer to requisition and control euthanasia drugs in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations and laws. Knowledge of drug classifications, rules, and regulations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Attend advisory board meetings, staff meetings and other meetings as required. Performs other duties as necessary which are related to or logically associated with this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Salary is dependent upon qualifications) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university on or before the date of hire . If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. A valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners on or before the date of hire. Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5) within six months of hire date. Valid Texas driver's license with acceptable driving record. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Two (2) years of clinical experience. One (1) year previous shelter medicine experience. USDA Accreditation. Six (6) months of surgical experience in spaying and neutering of dogs and cats with proven ability to perform 30 per day. Managerial/supervisory experience. CORE COMPETENCIES AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS JOB DIMENSIONS Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills: Ability to interact with others requiring participative interpersonal skills that support team and operational strategies for effective processes and outcomes. Ability to read and understand complex items such as literature, proposals, legal documents, financial documents, contracts, technical items, and detailed reports. Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ability to exercise independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interpret concerns, define desired results, and determine scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects. Ability to manage and monitor work performance by directing subordinates, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed. Ability to interpret local ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations, and city policies pertaining to animal care and control. Ability to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in animal sheltering. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Physical requirements include lifting to 90 pounds rarely (with assistance). Subject to vision, hearing and talking frequently; standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling, fine dexterity, balancing and foot controls occasionally; kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, and twisting rarely. Working conditions involves exposure to variable and/or extreme weather conditions, dangerous animals, zoonotic diseases, hazardous chemicals, potentially irate members of the public and possible rabies exposure (Pre-exposure vaccines & booster offered at city's expense). Safety Sensitive Position . Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Sacramento County, CA
Sacramento, CA, United States
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/24/22, 9/7/22 (final cut-off) Manages, organizes, directs, and reviews all aspects of veterinary services for the Department of Animal Care and Regulation. Under general direction, incumbents perform veterinary work involved in inspection, investigation, diagnosis, prevention, control, treatment and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases of animals; oversee the work of staff who assist with animal health or euthanasia procedures; and represent the County on the care and treatment of animals and pets. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Surgical procedures for spaying and neutering canines, felines, and other common shelter animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. Shelter medicine and best practices Standard guidelines of the veterinary professional that are used in the State of California Knowledge of modern techniques for treating various animals for common diseases and injuries Laws, codes, regulations and policies affecting the department's operations and programs Quality assurance procedures and techniques Training principles, practices and techniques Principles and practices of leadership and conflict resolution Ability to Determine surgical needs based on the animals' health status Understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards that affect the operation and administration of the shelter medical program Effectively provide training and instruction to personnel on a variety of medical techniques common to animal care Analyze program needs and develop, recommend and implement operational procedures, policies and protocols Analyze situations and take appropriate action; reach sound conclusions Establish and maintain cooperative relations and deal effectively and tactfully with citizens and staff Prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree; AND One (1) year of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or shelter environment, including the performance of surgery. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: A valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is required prior to appointment. A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration licensure. Note: If required, failure to obtain and maintain this license is cause for termination in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Physical Requirements: Lift up to 40 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift greater weights with assistance. Individuals who are unable to pass physical requirements due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions : Exposure to infectious, poisonous and threatening animals Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in unsanitary environments Work in and around animal fur, dander and excrement Work holidays, shifts, and weekends, fluctuating hours and after hour call-outs Exposure to chemicals Criminal History Check: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of the Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to, or impacts, the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: 9/7/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Aug 11, 2022
The Position There is an additional 3.35% Management Differential which is added to the posted salary for this class. This is a limited continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 8/24/22, 9/7/22 (final cut-off) Manages, organizes, directs, and reviews all aspects of veterinary services for the Department of Animal Care and Regulation. Under general direction, incumbents perform veterinary work involved in inspection, investigation, diagnosis, prevention, control, treatment and eradication of contagious and infectious diseases of animals; oversee the work of staff who assist with animal health or euthanasia procedures; and represent the County on the care and treatment of animals and pets. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Surgical procedures for spaying and neutering canines, felines, and other common shelter animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, etc. Shelter medicine and best practices Standard guidelines of the veterinary professional that are used in the State of California Knowledge of modern techniques for treating various animals for common diseases and injuries Laws, codes, regulations and policies affecting the department's operations and programs Quality assurance procedures and techniques Training principles, practices and techniques Principles and practices of leadership and conflict resolution Ability to Determine surgical needs based on the animals' health status Understand, interpret and apply pertinent provisions of county, state and federal laws, rules, regulations and standards that affect the operation and administration of the shelter medical program Effectively provide training and instruction to personnel on a variety of medical techniques common to animal care Analyze program needs and develop, recommend and implement operational procedures, policies and protocols Analyze situations and take appropriate action; reach sound conclusions Establish and maintain cooperative relations and deal effectively and tactfully with citizens and staff Prepare clear, complete and technically accurate reports Employment Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree; AND One (1) year of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or shelter environment, including the performance of surgery. Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements. Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement, applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements, please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice. General Qualifications Licenses, Registrations and Certifications: A valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is required prior to appointment. A valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment. Note: Failure to maintain a valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, constitutes cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Incumbents in this class may be required to obtain and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration licensure. Note: If required, failure to obtain and maintain this license is cause for termination in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Physical Requirements: Lift up to 40 pounds without assistance and occasionally lift greater weights with assistance. Individuals who are unable to pass physical requirements due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Working Conditions : Exposure to infectious, poisonous and threatening animals Work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and in unsanitary environments Work in and around animal fur, dander and excrement Work holidays, shifts, and weekends, fluctuating hours and after hour call-outs Exposure to chemicals Criminal History Check: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of appointment for this class consistent with the provisions of the Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and Procedures B-5, and applicable federal and state laws. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to, or impacts, the candidate's ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained. Probationary Period The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 www.SacCountyJobs.net Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date. Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified. A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response. Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered. Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicant's computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted. If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidate's application and/or attachments will not be reviewed , therefore, a candidate's responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete. FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%) All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination. This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidate's education, training and experience. The candidate's application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidate's responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job. All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) For information regarding County jobs: www.saccountyjobs.net Closing Date/Time: 9/7/2022 5:00 PM Pacific
Requirements MOS Code: ( 43VX) Air Force Education and Experience : A Doctor of veterinary medicine degree and two (2) years professional veterinary experience, including veterinary internship or residency, in shelter or companion animal medicine and surgery, or in zoo, wild animal medicine and surgery or completion of residency in zoological medicine. Licenses and Certificates : Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prior to appointment or licensed in another state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. Federal Controlled Substances Registration, and USDA Accreditation for some positions within 45 days of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under general direction, supervise and provide routine health care and medical treatment of zoo animals and/or of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility. Participate in animal management and safety decisions. Typical Duties Render veterinary care and treatment to animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility or to Zoo animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Plan, implement and administer preventive medicine program. Administer anesthesia and direct physical restraint of animals to ensure safety and minimize risk to staff and animals. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Maintain detailed records for veterinary care including drug logs. Monitor and recommend changes to animal diets, nutritional standards and programs. Maintain detailed records of veterinary care including controlled drug logs. If assigned to the Animal Shelter, enforce laws associated with domestic and wild animals. Involves: Participate in the care, feeding, humane treatment and euthanasia of impounded animals. Ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses. Ensure proper inspection, investigation, epidemiology enforcement and quarantine related to disease and injury resulting from contact with animals and zoonotic diseases. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Provide advice and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on the acquisition, management, referral, and disposition of canines. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Implement and enforce departmental animal care and disease control regulations. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Good and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission (TCEQ) and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities and standards to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing and care. If assigned to the Zoo, conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in development of behavioral enrichment, training, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Identify and work to resolve animal welfare problems. Implement and enforce departmental animal health and disease control protocols and procedures. Review facilities and procedures to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing, care, restraint systems and exhibits. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Zoological Association (AZA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Parks and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Act, National Marine Fisheries Service, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Participate in maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Supervise assigned supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluation reports of subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance and safe working practices firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Perform related professional and incidental duties as required. Involves: Substitute, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences, as qualified, by performing specific duties and responsibilities essential to maintaining continuity of ordinary operations. Attend meetings, conferences and serve on ad hoc committees. May serve as Chairperson for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Compile data, generate reports and maintain records and files. General Information For complete job specification, click here . Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: This is a part-time position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 01, 2022
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: ( 43VX) Air Force Education and Experience : A Doctor of veterinary medicine degree and two (2) years professional veterinary experience, including veterinary internship or residency, in shelter or companion animal medicine and surgery, or in zoo, wild animal medicine and surgery or completion of residency in zoological medicine. Licenses and Certificates : Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prior to appointment or licensed in another state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. Federal Controlled Substances Registration, and USDA Accreditation for some positions within 45 days of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under general direction, supervise and provide routine health care and medical treatment of zoo animals and/or of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility. Participate in animal management and safety decisions. Typical Duties Render veterinary care and treatment to animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility or to Zoo animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Plan, implement and administer preventive medicine program. Administer anesthesia and direct physical restraint of animals to ensure safety and minimize risk to staff and animals. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Maintain detailed records for veterinary care including drug logs. Monitor and recommend changes to animal diets, nutritional standards and programs. Maintain detailed records of veterinary care including controlled drug logs. If assigned to the Animal Shelter, enforce laws associated with domestic and wild animals. Involves: Participate in the care, feeding, humane treatment and euthanasia of impounded animals. Ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses. Ensure proper inspection, investigation, epidemiology enforcement and quarantine related to disease and injury resulting from contact with animals and zoonotic diseases. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Provide advice and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on the acquisition, management, referral, and disposition of canines. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Implement and enforce departmental animal care and disease control regulations. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Good and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission (TCEQ) and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities and standards to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing and care. If assigned to the Zoo, conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in development of behavioral enrichment, training, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Identify and work to resolve animal welfare problems. Implement and enforce departmental animal health and disease control protocols and procedures. Review facilities and procedures to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing, care, restraint systems and exhibits. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Zoological Association (AZA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Parks and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Act, National Marine Fisheries Service, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Participate in maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Supervise assigned supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluation reports of subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance and safe working practices firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Perform related professional and incidental duties as required. Involves: Substitute, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences, as qualified, by performing specific duties and responsibilities essential to maintaining continuity of ordinary operations. Attend meetings, conferences and serve on ad hoc committees. May serve as Chairperson for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Compile data, generate reports and maintain records and files. General Information For complete job specification, click here . Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: This is a part-time position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Requirements MOS Code: ( 43VX) Air Force Education and Experience : A Doctor of veterinary medicine degree and four (4) years professional veterinary experience, which may include veterinary internship or residency, in shelter or companion animal medicine and surgery, or zoo, exotic, or wild animal medicine and surgery. Licenses and Certificates : Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prior to appointment or licensed in another state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. Texas and Federal Controlled Substances Registration, and USDA Accreditation for some positions within 45 days of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under general direction, plan, organize, and supervise animal health, nutrition operations routine health care and medical treatment of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility or zoo animals. Participate in animal management and safety decisions. Typical Duties Plan, organize and oversee the daily medical operations of the Animal Shelter. Involves: Oversee the development, implementation and enforcement of animal care and disease control regulations. Develop and oversee veterinary division budget and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities, protocols and standards for quality assurance. Approve recommended changes in animal housing, and care. Oversee maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Oversee and provide veterinary care and treatment to animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Oversee preventive medicine program. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee nutritional standards and programs. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Develop and maintain detailed records for animal diets and veterinary care including drug logs. Perform epidemiological investigations. Enforce laws associated with domestic and wild animals. Involves: Oversee and participate in the care, feeding, humane treatment and euthanasia of impounded animals. Ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses. Ensure proper inspection, investigation, epidemiology enforcement and quarantine related to disease and injury resulting from contact with animals and zoonotic diseases. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Provide advice and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on the acquisition, management, referral, and disposition of canines. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Plan, organize and oversee the daily medical and nutrition operations of the Zoo. Involves: Develop and oversee health and nutrition section budget and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Zoological Association (AZA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Parks and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Act, National Marine Fisheries Service, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities, protocols, and standards to assure quality. Approve recommended changes in animal housing and care. Oversee maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Provide direction for Commissary Manager and review and approve suggested nutritional program changes. Establish and direct a comprehensive health and nutrition program for the Zoo animal collection. Involves: Develop and oversee implementation and enforcement of animal care and disease control standards and procedures. Develop and oversee preventive medicine program. Develop and oversee nutritional standards and programs. Ensure excellent Zoo animal welfare by reviewing and directing improvements to animal facilities and care when needed. Oversee and provide veterinary care and treatment to Zoo animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Administer anesthesia and direct physical restraint of zoo animals to ensure safety and minimize risk to staff and animals. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Develop and maintain detailed records for veterinary care including drug logs. Conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in development of behavioral enrichment, training, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Develop and implement employee occupation health program with Medical Advisor to minimize risk of zoonotic and infectious disease to employees and animal collection. Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on veterinary and animal welfare issues. Involves: Respond to requests for information on animals, including diets, care, environmental issues and other information. Participate in decisions concerning animal management, which may include animal acquisition, animal disposition, safety, exhibit design and reproductive programs. Attend meetings, conferences and serve on ad hoc committees. May serve as Chairperson for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. May advise and participate in conservation programs and research activities. May review and provide guidance during development of new exhibits and capital projects that impact animal care and welfare. Compile data, generate reports and maintain records and files. Supervise assigned supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluation reports of subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance and safe working practices firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification, click here . Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jul 01, 2022
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: ( 43VX) Air Force Education and Experience : A Doctor of veterinary medicine degree and four (4) years professional veterinary experience, which may include veterinary internship or residency, in shelter or companion animal medicine and surgery, or zoo, exotic, or wild animal medicine and surgery. Licenses and Certificates : Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prior to appointment or licensed in another state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. Texas and Federal Controlled Substances Registration, and USDA Accreditation for some positions within 45 days of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under general direction, plan, organize, and supervise animal health, nutrition operations routine health care and medical treatment of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility or zoo animals. Participate in animal management and safety decisions. Typical Duties Plan, organize and oversee the daily medical operations of the Animal Shelter. Involves: Oversee the development, implementation and enforcement of animal care and disease control regulations. Develop and oversee veterinary division budget and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities, protocols and standards for quality assurance. Approve recommended changes in animal housing, and care. Oversee maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Oversee and provide veterinary care and treatment to animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Oversee preventive medicine program. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee nutritional standards and programs. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Develop and maintain detailed records for animal diets and veterinary care including drug logs. Perform epidemiological investigations. Enforce laws associated with domestic and wild animals. Involves: Oversee and participate in the care, feeding, humane treatment and euthanasia of impounded animals. Ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses. Ensure proper inspection, investigation, epidemiology enforcement and quarantine related to disease and injury resulting from contact with animals and zoonotic diseases. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Provide advice and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on the acquisition, management, referral, and disposition of canines. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Plan, organize and oversee the daily medical and nutrition operations of the Zoo. Involves: Develop and oversee health and nutrition section budget and ensure compliance with purchasing procedures. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Zoological Association (AZA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Parks and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Act, National Marine Fisheries Service, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities, protocols, and standards to assure quality. Approve recommended changes in animal housing and care. Oversee maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Provide direction for Commissary Manager and review and approve suggested nutritional program changes. Establish and direct a comprehensive health and nutrition program for the Zoo animal collection. Involves: Develop and oversee implementation and enforcement of animal care and disease control standards and procedures. Develop and oversee preventive medicine program. Develop and oversee nutritional standards and programs. Ensure excellent Zoo animal welfare by reviewing and directing improvements to animal facilities and care when needed. Oversee and provide veterinary care and treatment to Zoo animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Administer anesthesia and direct physical restraint of zoo animals to ensure safety and minimize risk to staff and animals. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Develop and maintain detailed records for veterinary care including drug logs. Conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in development of behavioral enrichment, training, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Develop and implement employee occupation health program with Medical Advisor to minimize risk of zoonotic and infectious disease to employees and animal collection. Represent the department and provide technical support, information and guidance on veterinary and animal welfare issues. Involves: Respond to requests for information on animals, including diets, care, environmental issues and other information. Participate in decisions concerning animal management, which may include animal acquisition, animal disposition, safety, exhibit design and reproductive programs. Attend meetings, conferences and serve on ad hoc committees. May serve as Chairperson for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. May advise and participate in conservation programs and research activities. May review and provide guidance during development of new exhibits and capital projects that impact animal care and welfare. Compile data, generate reports and maintain records and files. Supervise assigned supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluation reports of subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance and safe working practices firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. General Information For complete job specification, click here . Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Requirements MOS Code: ( 43VX) Air Force Education and Experience : A Doctor of veterinary medicine degree and two (2) years professional veterinary experience, including veterinary internship or residency, in shelter or companion animal medicine and surgery, or in zoo, wild animal medicine and surgery or completion of residency in zoological medicine. Licenses and Certificates : Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prior to appointment or licensed in another state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. Federal Controlled Substances Registration, and USDA Accreditation for some positions within 45 days of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under general direction, supervise and provide routine health care and medical treatment of zoo animals and/or of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility. Participate in animal management and safety decisions. Typical Duties Render veterinary care and treatment to animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility or to Zoo animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Plan, implement and administer preventive medicine program. Administer anesthesia and direct physical restraint of animals to ensure safety and minimize risk to staff and animals. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Maintain detailed records for veterinary care including drug logs. Monitor and recommend changes to animal diets, nutritional standards and programs. Maintain detailed records of veterinary care including controlled drug logs. If assigned to the Animal Shelter, enforce laws associated with domestic and wild animals. Involves: Participate in the care, feeding, humane treatment and euthanasia of impounded animals. Ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses. Ensure proper inspection, investigation, epidemiology enforcement and quarantine related to disease and injury resulting from contact with animals and zoonotic diseases. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Provide advice and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on the acquisition, management, referral, and disposition of canines. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Implement and enforce departmental animal care and disease control regulations. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Good and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission (TCEQ) and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities and standards to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing and care. If assigned to the Zoo, conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in development of behavioral enrichment, training, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Identify and work to resolve animal welfare problems. Implement and enforce departmental animal health and disease control protocols and procedures. Review facilities and procedures to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing, care, restraint systems and exhibits. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Zoological Association (AZA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Parks and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Act, National Marine Fisheries Service, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Participate in maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Supervise assigned supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluation reports of subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance and safe working practices firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Perform related professional and incidental duties as required. Involves: Substitute, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences, as qualified, by performing specific duties and responsibilities essential to maintaining continuity of ordinary operations. Attend meetings, conferences and serve on ad hoc committees. May serve as Chairperson for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Compile data, generate reports and maintain records and files. General Information For complete job specification, click here. Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 10, 2022
Full Time
Requirements MOS Code: ( 43VX) Air Force Education and Experience : A Doctor of veterinary medicine degree and two (2) years professional veterinary experience, including veterinary internship or residency, in shelter or companion animal medicine and surgery, or in zoo, wild animal medicine and surgery or completion of residency in zoological medicine. Licenses and Certificates : Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas by the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners prior to appointment or licensed in another state. If licensed in another state, must obtain Texas License within 30 days of appointment. Federal Controlled Substances Registration, and USDA Accreditation for some positions within 45 days of appointment. Texas Class "C" Driver License or equivalent from another state. General Purpose Under general direction, supervise and provide routine health care and medical treatment of zoo animals and/or of animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility. Participate in animal management and safety decisions. Typical Duties Render veterinary care and treatment to animals brought to the Animal Regulation and Disease Control (ARDC) facility or to Zoo animals. Involves: Perform routine and emergency medical care. Plan, implement and administer preventive medicine program. Administer anesthesia and direct physical restraint of animals to ensure safety and minimize risk to staff and animals. Perform surgery and post-operative care. Conduct postmortem examinations. Oversee vaccination, parasite control, bio-safety, quarantine and other protocols. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Maintain detailed records for veterinary care including drug logs. Monitor and recommend changes to animal diets, nutritional standards and programs. Maintain detailed records of veterinary care including controlled drug logs. If assigned to the Animal Shelter, enforce laws associated with domestic and wild animals. Involves: Participate in the care, feeding, humane treatment and euthanasia of impounded animals. Ensure proper disposal of animal carcasses. Ensure proper inspection, investigation, epidemiology enforcement and quarantine related to disease and injury resulting from contact with animals and zoonotic diseases. Direct laboratory preparation of sample tissues for disease identification and prevention. Provide advice and counsel to local law enforcement agencies on the acquisition, management, referral, and disposition of canines. Direct the approval and enforcement of licenses and permits governing animal control to ensure compliance with regulations. Implement and enforce departmental animal care and disease control regulations. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Good and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission (TCEQ) and the Animal Welfare Act. Review facilities and standards to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing and care. If assigned to the Zoo, conduct specialized veterinary tasks. Involves: Participate in development of behavioral enrichment, training, and reproduction programs for animals. Perform epidemiological investigations. Identify and work to resolve animal welfare problems. Implement and enforce departmental animal health and disease control protocols and procedures. Review facilities and procedures to assure quality and recommend changes in animal housing, care, restraint systems and exhibits. Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory agencies, animal health and welfare regulations and standards including United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), American Zoological Association (AZA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Texas Parks and Wildlife, Marine Mammal Act, National Marine Fisheries Service, Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), US Fish and Wildlife Service, Environmental Protections Agency (EPA), Texas Environmental Quality Control Commission and the Animal Welfare Act. Participate in maintenance and control of narcotics and dangerous drugs, animal identification, records and inventory systems. Supervise assigned supervisory and non-supervisory staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance and review evaluation reports of subordinate supervisors. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations, standards of conduct, work attendance and safe working practices firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, termination, transfers, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes. Perform related professional and incidental duties as required. Involves: Substitute, if assigned, for immediate supervisor or coworkers during temporary absences, as qualified, by performing specific duties and responsibilities essential to maintaining continuity of ordinary operations. Attend meetings, conferences and serve on ad hoc committees. May serve as Chairperson for the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Compile data, generate reports and maintain records and files. General Information For complete job specification, click here. Note: This is an unclassified contract position. Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received. Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all relevant documents translated and evaluated by a College, University or Credentials Evaluation Services Department prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete. To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Grand Prairie, TX
Grand Prairie, Texas, United States
Job Summary Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter; manages a diverse collection of animals by providing professional veterinary care. Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations. Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter. Meets with animal care staff to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures. Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter. Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals. Develops, coordinates and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis and nutrition programs. Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies. Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interprets concerns, defines desired results and determines scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects. - Supervises, prioritizes, assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies. - Work with the Animal Shelter Manager in Budget planning. Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements. Supports the relationship between the City of Grand Prairie and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Flexible work hours given ability to work in collaboration with medical staff to complete essential duties Driving is essential. Administers the rabies control program Vaccinates all animals not currently vaccinated against rabies prior to their release when vaccination is appropriate and certifies all animals released from quarantine observation as being free from rabies. Knowledge of the principles of infectious disease presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management including but not limited to: URI, kennel cough, panleukopenia, parvo, distemper, other infectious causes of diarrhea, ringworm, common internal parasites, common external parasites, FIP, FeLV, FIV, and rabies. Knowledge of general principles of vaccinations in developing vaccination protocols focusing on vaccinations for common shelter conditions. Provides staff training relevant to animal husbandry, humane animal handling, sanitation and disease control, basic animal behavior, medical care, surgical support and first aid for animals. Evaluates sick and injured animals for most humane treatment/disposition Assists in the training, evaluating, and performance of proper euthanasia of animals by injection. Establishes and implements written medical treatment protocols for the shelter environment. Provides high quality sterilization surgery for shelter animal population. Ability to take radiographs and possesses skills to interpret. Ability to provide emergency medical care, stabilization, diagnosis and treatment of ill and injured animals, brought to the shelter. Ability to interpret local ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations and city policies pertaining to animal care and control. Ability to input animal records into computer to requisition and control euthanasia drugs in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations and laws. Knowledge of drug classifications, rules, and regulations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Ability to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in animal sheltering. Able to attend advisory board meetings and staff meetings. Minimum Qualifications Must be a graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 3 Years of experience required Must have a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. Must have or able to obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5). Valid Class C Driver's License required. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills: Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes. Certifications Required: Required License to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5). Ability to read and understand complex items such as literature, proposals, legal documents, financial documents, contracts, technical items and detailed reports. Advanced level of math with the ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables; typically this level obtained in college or above. Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Budget Responsibility: Has responsibility for approval of at least one division budget and presents the budget(s) to the Department Head. Is authorized to approve budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of the Department Head. Supervisory / Organizational Control: Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing subordinate supervisors or administrators, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed. Work is of the broadest scope dealing with highly complex concepts or issues of great importance to the City. Highly important policies, procedures, actions or precedents may be approved, rejected, or recommended to a Department Head or CMO by individuals in this classification. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Jun 04, 2022
Full Time
Job Summary Under general supervision, maintains the health and welfare of all animals in the Prairie Paws Animal Shelter; manages a diverse collection of animals by providing professional veterinary care. Essential Job Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Evaluates facilities and monitors sanitation procedures of the shelter to prevent spread of disease and comply with state regulations. Performs daily rounds and evaluates the health and welfare of the animals in the Animal Shelter. Meets with animal care staff to discuss animal health issues and preventive health measures. Provides timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage and general medical and basic surgical treatment of all animals in the shelter. Performs spay and neuter surgeries on shelter animals. Develops, coordinates and implements preventive health surveillance, analysis and nutrition programs. Manages the veterinary clinic; manages inventory of equipment and supplies. Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; interprets concerns, defines desired results and determines scope and priorities of veterinary programs and special projects. - Supervises, prioritizes, assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations and meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Coordinates operations with external partners and other public and private agencies. - Work with the Animal Shelter Manager in Budget planning. Monitors and reviews trends in Shelter operations and health management issues; recommends operational, procedural and policy improvements. Supports the relationship between the City of Grand Prairie and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Flexible work hours given ability to work in collaboration with medical staff to complete essential duties Driving is essential. Administers the rabies control program Vaccinates all animals not currently vaccinated against rabies prior to their release when vaccination is appropriate and certifies all animals released from quarantine observation as being free from rabies. Knowledge of the principles of infectious disease presentation, pathogenesis, diagnosis, management including but not limited to: URI, kennel cough, panleukopenia, parvo, distemper, other infectious causes of diarrhea, ringworm, common internal parasites, common external parasites, FIP, FeLV, FIV, and rabies. Knowledge of general principles of vaccinations in developing vaccination protocols focusing on vaccinations for common shelter conditions. Provides staff training relevant to animal husbandry, humane animal handling, sanitation and disease control, basic animal behavior, medical care, surgical support and first aid for animals. Evaluates sick and injured animals for most humane treatment/disposition Assists in the training, evaluating, and performance of proper euthanasia of animals by injection. Establishes and implements written medical treatment protocols for the shelter environment. Provides high quality sterilization surgery for shelter animal population. Ability to take radiographs and possesses skills to interpret. Ability to provide emergency medical care, stabilization, diagnosis and treatment of ill and injured animals, brought to the shelter. Ability to interpret local ordinances, statutes, rules, regulations and city policies pertaining to animal care and control. Ability to input animal records into computer to requisition and control euthanasia drugs in accordance with all applicable state and federal regulations and laws. Knowledge of drug classifications, rules, and regulations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Ability to stay abreast of new trends and innovations in animal sheltering. Able to attend advisory board meetings and staff meetings. Minimum Qualifications Must be a graduate from an accredited college or university with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. 3 Years of experience required Must have a license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. Must have or able to obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5). Valid Class C Driver's License required. Interpersonal / Human Relations Skills: Final decisions regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended. Interaction with others outside the City requires exercising participative management skills that support team efforts and quality processes. Certifications Required: Required License to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) registration certificate (Schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5). Ability to read and understand complex items such as literature, proposals, legal documents, financial documents, contracts, technical items and detailed reports. Advanced level of math with the ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods, and functions of real and complex variables; typically this level obtained in college or above. Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. The employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. The employee may choose the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Budget Responsibility: Has responsibility for approval of at least one division budget and presents the budget(s) to the Department Head. Is authorized to approve budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of the Department Head. Supervisory / Organizational Control: Work requires managing and monitoring work performance by directing subordinate supervisors or administrators, including making final decisions on hiring and disciplinary actions, evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, and realigning work and staffing assignments, as needed. Work is of the broadest scope dealing with highly complex concepts or issues of great importance to the City. Highly important policies, procedures, actions or precedents may be approved, rejected, or recommended to a Department Head or CMO by individuals in this classification. Closing Date/Time: Continuous
City of Seattle, WA
Seattle, Washington, United States
Position Description The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) was founded in 1972 and has grown and expanded its programs and services to make it what it is today - a nationally recognized animal welfare organization. The shelter promotes public safety and animal welfare, protects animals from cruelty and neglect, runs animal sheltering and adoption programs to reunite lost animals with their owners, places animals in forever homes, and runs a spay and neuter clinic providing low-cost services serving more than 4,000 animals per year. In addition, SAS manages pet licenses and enforces Seattle's laws regarding animals. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a team committed to providing compassionate and quality care to pets and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to animals in need. SAS is part of the Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses . FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees. Job Responsibilities Prepares and administers pre-anesthetics, vaccines, microchips, and other drugs/medications to animals under the direction of the Veterinarian; administers and monitors intravenous, intramuscular and inhalation anesthetics; intubates animals for gas anesthesia. Restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments when loading them into individual cages and when administering pre-anesthetics, vaccines, and other drugs/medications and during examinations. Cleans, disinfects, or sterilizes surgical supplies and equipment such as towels, wraps, drapes, instruments, clinic attire, and syringes. Prepares animals for surgery by shaving, scrubbing, and disinfecting the surgical site. Assists veterinarian during surgery by monitoring rate and depth of animal's respiration, heart rate and color of mucous membranes; administering antibiotics and vaccines as indicated; providing supplies and adjusting anesthetic levels. Monitors post-operative condition; alerts and assists veterinarian with emergencies. Admits and discharges animals and gives pre-and post-operative instructions. Clean, feeds, waters, and exercises animals; cleans animal cages. Washes clinic linens; loads washing and drying machines with cloths. Monitors supply inventory and orders supplies when needed. Operates and oversees the maintenance of the autoclave, anesthesia machines, oxygen generators, and other veterinary equipment. Assists the Shelter's veterinarian in examining, diagnosing, and treating various medical conditions related to animals in the Shelter's care. Performs collection of laboratory samples includes urine, blood, feces, and other bodily fluids; prepares samples for interpretation or processing; operates in-house laboratory equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance. Obtains digital radiographs using proper safety techniques and prepares images for evaluation. Performs dental prophylaxis and assists Veterinarian with veterinary dental procedures. Performs tonoscopy, tear tests, skin scrapings, fecal and urine microscopic evaluation, ear cleanings, nail trims, and other routine medical procedures under Veterinarian supervision. Assists with shelter animal intake as needed. Assists with foster and shelter animal medical appointments, medication and food refills, medical record keeping, controlled drug record keeping, and inventory. Performs occasional administrative duties commonly found in a clinic setting. Sells animal licenses. Administers medications and treatments to shelter animals and applies medical protocols under the direction of the Veterinarian; participates in daily shelter health rounds. Assists with animal cruelty investigations through animal examinations, documentation, on-scene observations and testifies in court as needed. Performs humane euthanasia under the direction of the Veterinarian and Animal Care staff. Qualifications Required Qualifications A minimum of two years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician in the care and treatment of animals, at least one year of which was in assisting a licensed veterinarian in an animal clinic or hospital. Must be Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Washington. Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds. Ability to lift and carry over 40 pounds with mechanical and/or personnel assistance. Desired Qualifications Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and PetPoint. Familiarity with small animal dentistry procedures and techniques. Additional Information Note: This work involves frequent exposure to agitated animals, feces, blood, and disease. APPLICATION PROCESS: For optimal consideration, we encourage you to include a cover letter and resume with your application.We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. Work Environment This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies. Background Check/Pre-Employment Physical: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical exam, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation. Why work at the City of Seattle ? The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services. Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Explore City of Seattle - Benefits at a Glance for more information. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Aug 09, 2022
Full Time
Position Description The Seattle Animal Shelter (SAS) was founded in 1972 and has grown and expanded its programs and services to make it what it is today - a nationally recognized animal welfare organization. The shelter promotes public safety and animal welfare, protects animals from cruelty and neglect, runs animal sheltering and adoption programs to reunite lost animals with their owners, places animals in forever homes, and runs a spay and neuter clinic providing low-cost services serving more than 4,000 animals per year. In addition, SAS manages pet licenses and enforces Seattle's laws regarding animals. We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Licensed Veterinary Technician to join a team committed to providing compassionate and quality care to pets and low-cost spay and neuter surgeries to animals in need. SAS is part of the Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) is the backbone of the City of Seattle and a dynamic organization comprised of eleven divisions and 450+ employees that provides $375 million a year in services to the City through an exciting portfolio of lines of businesses . FAS is a collaborative workplace with collective accountability to promote equity, respect, civility, integrity, inclusiveness and fairness for all employees. Job Responsibilities Prepares and administers pre-anesthetics, vaccines, microchips, and other drugs/medications to animals under the direction of the Veterinarian; administers and monitors intravenous, intramuscular and inhalation anesthetics; intubates animals for gas anesthesia. Restrains animals of varying sizes and temperaments when loading them into individual cages and when administering pre-anesthetics, vaccines, and other drugs/medications and during examinations. Cleans, disinfects, or sterilizes surgical supplies and equipment such as towels, wraps, drapes, instruments, clinic attire, and syringes. Prepares animals for surgery by shaving, scrubbing, and disinfecting the surgical site. Assists veterinarian during surgery by monitoring rate and depth of animal's respiration, heart rate and color of mucous membranes; administering antibiotics and vaccines as indicated; providing supplies and adjusting anesthetic levels. Monitors post-operative condition; alerts and assists veterinarian with emergencies. Admits and discharges animals and gives pre-and post-operative instructions. Clean, feeds, waters, and exercises animals; cleans animal cages. Washes clinic linens; loads washing and drying machines with cloths. Monitors supply inventory and orders supplies when needed. Operates and oversees the maintenance of the autoclave, anesthesia machines, oxygen generators, and other veterinary equipment. Assists the Shelter's veterinarian in examining, diagnosing, and treating various medical conditions related to animals in the Shelter's care. Performs collection of laboratory samples includes urine, blood, feces, and other bodily fluids; prepares samples for interpretation or processing; operates in-house laboratory equipment and performs routine equipment maintenance. Obtains digital radiographs using proper safety techniques and prepares images for evaluation. Performs dental prophylaxis and assists Veterinarian with veterinary dental procedures. Performs tonoscopy, tear tests, skin scrapings, fecal and urine microscopic evaluation, ear cleanings, nail trims, and other routine medical procedures under Veterinarian supervision. Assists with shelter animal intake as needed. Assists with foster and shelter animal medical appointments, medication and food refills, medical record keeping, controlled drug record keeping, and inventory. Performs occasional administrative duties commonly found in a clinic setting. Sells animal licenses. Administers medications and treatments to shelter animals and applies medical protocols under the direction of the Veterinarian; participates in daily shelter health rounds. Assists with animal cruelty investigations through animal examinations, documentation, on-scene observations and testifies in court as needed. Performs humane euthanasia under the direction of the Veterinarian and Animal Care staff. Qualifications Required Qualifications A minimum of two years of experience as a licensed veterinary technician in the care and treatment of animals, at least one year of which was in assisting a licensed veterinarian in an animal clinic or hospital. Must be Licensed as a Veterinary Technician with the State of Washington. Physical requirements: Ability to lift and carry 40 pounds. Ability to lift and carry over 40 pounds with mechanical and/or personnel assistance. Desired Qualifications Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook and PetPoint. Familiarity with small animal dentistry procedures and techniques. Additional Information Note: This work involves frequent exposure to agitated animals, feces, blood, and disease. APPLICATION PROCESS: For optimal consideration, we encourage you to include a cover letter and resume with your application.We encourage you to use your cover letter to discuss why you want to do this work and how you meet the qualifications for the position. Your resume should summarize the talent, experience, knowledge, and skills you bring to this work. Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. COVID 19 Vaccination Mandate: All City of Seattle employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination prior to your start date. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after their second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine. Employees may make requests for a reasonable accommodation based on a medical disability or for sincerely held religious beliefs. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation. Work Environment This position requires onsite work. Alternative Work Arrangements and hybrid telework schedules for work conducted in a normal office environment may be considered and will be based on operational needs and consistency with FAS policies. Background Check/Pre-Employment Physical: Applicants must successfully pass a background check and pre-employment physical exam, which will be conducted in accordance with Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be given a chance to explain or correct background information and provide verifiable information of good conduct and rehabilitation. Why work at the City of Seattle ? The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services. Employees of the City of Seattle enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package generous leave programs, and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle a great place to live, work, and play. Explore City of Seattle - Benefits at a Glance for more information. The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: "Most" Employees Plans - Human Resources | seattle.gov Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, plus five (5) years of experience as a veterinarian, preferably in a shelter environment, including at least two (2) years of managerial and/or supervisory experience. Licenses or Certifications: Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. DEA License for controlled substances. Notes to Applicants Austin Animal Center Main Building Who are we? Austin Animal Center's mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets. What's the job? The Veterinarian Services Manager leads the center's medical team and plans, organizes, participates in, supervises, and oversees the activities of the Veterinary Services Unit. Responsible for the overall health status and disease control of the shelter's animals. Establishes and implements short- and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the veterinarian team, with measures for achieving goals and coordinates program activities to ensure success. Proposes and adheres to budget for the veterinarian team and programs, ensuring all services are funded and supported financially; makes proposals on budget needs based on previous year analysis and knowledgeable forecasting. This position leads and supervises a team of four full time veterinarians, eight relief veterinarians, and one veterinary services supervisor. Responsibility includes managing the scheduling, time off requests, performance evaluations, and basic training for these positions. The team is responsible for establishing, managing, and implementing medical protocols for the shelter animals in addition to providing medical/surgical care and treatment for animals at the shelter. The Veterinarian Services Manager educates/advises the staff in the care of animals; oversees medical treatment and care of animals; examines, diagnoses, and performs treatment/surgery as needed. Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment and dietary evaluations in accordance with developed shelter medicine protocols. Performs spay and neuter surgeries; and performs medically necessary surgeries. Monitors all services to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for veterinary care and ensures facilities remain compliant with regulatory agencies. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out daily operations. Regarding Your Application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A cover letter and résumé are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected to interview: During the interview process there will be an assessment of presentation skills. Guidelines for this presentation will be provided to the candidates prior to the interview. Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference. If you are selected for hire: You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses. A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted. Additional Information: Austin Public Health/Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH / ASO worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. This position requires travel during the workday. Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days Pay Range Commensurate with experience Hours Days and hours may vary to include weekends and holidays. Austin Animal Center staff are considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays and days when other City departments are closed. Job Close Date 08/14/2022 Type of Posting External Department Animal Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A 78702 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Our ideal veterinarian has a passion for our mission and is firmly committed to the No Kill philosophy of saving lives through positive outcomes: open adoption, fostering, behavior management, and enrichment for all sheltered animals. Will have experience providing veterinary services in an open-access, fast-paced shelter environment or working in a high-volume rescue organization. Ability to provide support and guidance to all shelter staff to ensure accurate medical understanding and treatment of animals; foster and encourage positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with staff, veterinarians, volunteers, citizens, and stakeholder groups, including professional organizations, rescues, and community advocates; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language effectively with a diverse range of people both verbally and in writing. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Establishes and oversees the veterinary medical standards, procedures, and protocols for the Austin Animal Center. Manages and ensures the timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage services and general medical treatment of all animals in the shelter and in foster care. Performs duties as required under the State of Texas Health and Safety Code for rabies regulation, including acting as the Rabies Authority for Travis County, Texas. Monitors surgical standards, including but not limited to, animal preparation, procedures, techniques, and aftercare as needed for sterilizations and all other surgical procedures. Diagnoses and treats shelter animals, performs spay/neuter surgeries and other needed procedures for the Center's animals. Provides supervision of staff veterinarians, veterinary services supervisors, and animal health technicians. Contributes medical knowledge and expertise to the Animal Services leadership team. Assists in development of annual veterinary services budget, monitors expenditures, and adjusts as needed to meet the budget goals. Develops performance measures for Veterinary Services and monitors progress towards program goals. Manages ordering, dispensing, and recording of controlled substances to maintain compliance with DEA regulations. Performs cruelty examinations, necropsies, and evaluations as requested by Austin Police Department officers. Testifies in court regarding these cruelty cases. Oversees and supports the staff veterinarians' decisions regarding euthanasia of the Center's animals. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Knowledge of the Austin Animal Center's practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the practice of shelter veterinary medicine and surgery. Knowledge of animal services and other related partner programs. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament. Skill in communicating effectively with the staff, co-workers, public, media, animal welfare organizations. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Ability to train others. Ability to act as expert witness in Austin/Travis County cruelty cases. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree plus five (5) years' experience as a veterinarian, preferably in a Shelter environment. Requires at least two (2) years' of managerial and/or supervisory experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Are you licensed in the State of Texas to practice veterinary medicine? Yes No * Do you have a DEA license for controlled substances? Yes No * Please describe your experience with animals in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter setting. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your surgical experience and the type of animals. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your supervisor/managerial experience. Be sure to include which position/job, number of employees you supervised/managed, and the level of responsibility you possessed. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe the types of budgets you have been responsible for including the size of the budget(s), the types of budgets(s) and your role in the development and oversight of the budget(s). (Open Ended Question) * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a criminal background check (CBI)? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents
Jul 12, 2022
Full Time
Minimum Qualifications Education and/or Equivalent Experience: Graduation with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association, plus five (5) years of experience as a veterinarian, preferably in a shelter environment, including at least two (2) years of managerial and/or supervisory experience. Licenses or Certifications: Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Texas. DEA License for controlled substances. Notes to Applicants Austin Animal Center Main Building Who are we? Austin Animal Center's mission is to enhance the lives of pets and people by preventing animal homelessness, to help lost pets find their way home or find new homes, to provide education and resources to preserve the human-animal bond, and to administer animal-related ordinances to ensure public and animal safety, all while achieving a 95% live outcome rate for sheltered pets. What's the job? The Veterinarian Services Manager leads the center's medical team and plans, organizes, participates in, supervises, and oversees the activities of the Veterinary Services Unit. Responsible for the overall health status and disease control of the shelter's animals. Establishes and implements short- and long-range plans, goals, and objectives for the veterinarian team, with measures for achieving goals and coordinates program activities to ensure success. Proposes and adheres to budget for the veterinarian team and programs, ensuring all services are funded and supported financially; makes proposals on budget needs based on previous year analysis and knowledgeable forecasting. This position leads and supervises a team of four full time veterinarians, eight relief veterinarians, and one veterinary services supervisor. Responsibility includes managing the scheduling, time off requests, performance evaluations, and basic training for these positions. The team is responsible for establishing, managing, and implementing medical protocols for the shelter animals in addition to providing medical/surgical care and treatment for animals at the shelter. The Veterinarian Services Manager educates/advises the staff in the care of animals; oversees medical treatment and care of animals; examines, diagnoses, and performs treatment/surgery as needed. Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment and dietary evaluations in accordance with developed shelter medicine protocols. Performs spay and neuter surgeries; and performs medically necessary surgeries. Monitors all services to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations for veterinary care and ensures facilities remain compliant with regulatory agencies. Work is performed under general supervision with considerable independent judgment and initiative in carrying out daily operations. Regarding Your Application: Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications. A detailed, complete employment application is required. It helps us to better evaluate your qualifications and will be used to determine salary if you are selected for this position. Be sure to provide job title and employment dates for all jobs you wish to be considered. A cover letter and résumé are required but will not substitute for a complete employment application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please include contact information from previous employers. A cover letter is also required. In the cover letter candidates should describe, in concise detail, their interest in this position and highlight any prior experience that is relevant to this position. If you are selected to interview: During the interview process there will be an assessment of presentation skills. Guidelines for this presentation will be provided to the candidates prior to the interview. Military/Veterans must provide a copy of their DD214 at the time of initial interview to receive military/veteran interview preference. If you are selected for hire: You must provide proof of education which may include your official college transcript, High School diploma, GED or equivalent degree and your professional licenses. A Criminal Background check ( CBI ) will be conducted. Additional Information: Austin Public Health/Animal Service Office worksite locations are tobacco-free. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any APH / ASO worksite - including construction sites, parking lot, or in any personal vehicle located on the premises. This position requires travel during the workday. Please Note this posting may close any time after 7 days Pay Range Commensurate with experience Hours Days and hours may vary to include weekends and holidays. Austin Animal Center staff are considered essential and may be required to work weekends, holidays and days when other City departments are closed. Job Close Date 08/14/2022 Type of Posting External Department Animal Services Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Professional Location Austin Animal Center, 7201 Levander Loop Bldg A 78702 Preferred Qualifications Preferred Experience: Our ideal veterinarian has a passion for our mission and is firmly committed to the No Kill philosophy of saving lives through positive outcomes: open adoption, fostering, behavior management, and enrichment for all sheltered animals. Will have experience providing veterinary services in an open-access, fast-paced shelter environment or working in a high-volume rescue organization. Ability to provide support and guidance to all shelter staff to ensure accurate medical understanding and treatment of animals; foster and encourage positive, productive, and collaborative relationships with staff, veterinarians, volunteers, citizens, and stakeholder groups, including professional organizations, rescues, and community advocates; and excellent interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to explain medical terms and conditions using simple language effectively with a diverse range of people both verbally and in writing. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Establishes and oversees the veterinary medical standards, procedures, and protocols for the Austin Animal Center. Manages and ensures the timely preventative care, diagnostic procedures, triage services and general medical treatment of all animals in the shelter and in foster care. Performs duties as required under the State of Texas Health and Safety Code for rabies regulation, including acting as the Rabies Authority for Travis County, Texas. Monitors surgical standards, including but not limited to, animal preparation, procedures, techniques, and aftercare as needed for sterilizations and all other surgical procedures. Diagnoses and treats shelter animals, performs spay/neuter surgeries and other needed procedures for the Center's animals. Provides supervision of staff veterinarians, veterinary services supervisors, and animal health technicians. Contributes medical knowledge and expertise to the Animal Services leadership team. Assists in development of annual veterinary services budget, monitors expenditures, and adjusts as needed to meet the budget goals. Develops performance measures for Veterinary Services and monitors progress towards program goals. Manages ordering, dispensing, and recording of controlled substances to maintain compliance with DEA regulations. Performs cruelty examinations, necropsies, and evaluations as requested by Austin Police Department officers. Testifies in court regarding these cruelty cases. Oversees and supports the staff veterinarians' decisions regarding euthanasia of the Center's animals. Responsibilities - Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised: Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed. Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles. Knowledge of the Austin Animal Center's practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of the practice of shelter veterinary medicine and surgery. Knowledge of animal services and other related partner programs. Skill in using computers and related software applications. Skill in safely handling animals, including those with unknown temperament. Skill in communicating effectively with the staff, co-workers, public, media, animal welfare organizations. Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Ability to train others. Ability to act as expert witness in Austin/Travis County cruelty cases. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public. Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or TTY (512) 974-2445. Information For City Employees: If you are an employee within the department, are in good standing and meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications, then you will receive an initial interview. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * This position requires graduation from a college or university accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or Veterinary Medical Doctor degree plus five (5) years' experience as a veterinarian, preferably in a Shelter environment. Requires at least two (2) years' of managerial and/or supervisory experience. Do you meet these minimum qualifications? Yes No * Are you licensed in the State of Texas to practice veterinary medicine? Yes No * Do you have a DEA license for controlled substances? Yes No * Please describe your experience with animals in a veterinary clinic or animal shelter setting. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your surgical experience and the type of animals. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe your supervisor/managerial experience. Be sure to include which position/job, number of employees you supervised/managed, and the level of responsibility you possessed. (Open Ended Question) * Please describe the types of budgets you have been responsible for including the size of the budget(s), the types of budgets(s) and your role in the development and oversight of the budget(s). (Open Ended Question) * If identified as a top candidate, do you agree to a criminal background check (CBI)? Yes No Optional & Required Documents Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents