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County of Lake lists this Veterinarian opportunity in lakeport, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Job Details

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.

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.

This position qualifies for a Sign-On incentive of 10% of the annual rate, not to exceed $10,000.

The Hiring Incentive will be made in three payments as follows:

The first payment of 50% will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the date of hire.

The second payment of 25% will be made within the next payroll following the 13th month of employment.

The third payment of 25% will be made within the next payroll following two (2) years of employment.

The employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the incentive on a pro-rated basis.

General Recruitment Information

This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below.

Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County.

Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department.

ADA Accommodations

Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at .

The County of Lake is dedicated to valuing diversity and promoting inclusion, recognizing that our diverse workforce is our most valuable asset, and ensuring our customers remain our top priority.

The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer

Veteran's Preference

VETERINARIAN

DEFINITION

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,

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Worksite address

lakeport, CA, 95453, US

Who can apply

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Veterinarian