Salary : $108,534.40 – $157,331.20 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Temporary or Extra-Help
Job Number: 23-VETCON-01
Department: Public Health
Division: 93130-Admin – Animal Control Svcs
Opening Date: 07/01/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian who, with their medical expertise, will assist the and Public Health leadership with one or more innovative projects. San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is in the process of procuring its first ever mobile veterinary clinic and designing a new state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center that will include a veterinary hospital. The State licensed veterinarian selected for this dynamic opportunity will provide guidance for the establishment of the Country’s new veterinary facilities.
Under general direction essential duties will include:
- Full range veterinary medical services to shelter animals and work in the prevention and control of contagious disease of animals.
- Perform physical examinations, preventive medicine, vaccinations, diagnostics, and other ongoing care and treatment for animals brought to and being retained at the Animal Shelter, including health of animals at impound, during extended care period and prior to adoption.
- Perform surgical procedures, including the spaying and neutering of animals, treatment of medical conditions or injuries; administer anesthesia and/or medication as needed; uses appropriate medical equipment.
- Delegate appropriate duties and responsibilities to technical support staff responsible for following prescribed treatment protocols and maintaining treatment records for animals brought to the Animal Shelter as provided for in established protocols.
- Ensure adherence to standards of veterinary medicine, humane animal treatment, proper housing and feeding of animals and cleaning of kennels within the Animal Shelter.
- Monitor the health of animals at the facility and work with the Division Chief and management team to determine appropriate treatment procedures.
- Monitor facility operations and assist staff by ensuring that environmental standards are in place, including proper sanitation practices, disease surveillance and monitoring, physical examinations, vaccinations, parasite control, disease treatment, nutrition, outbreak response, environmental enrichment, and education of staff regarding animal diseases.
- Maintain effective relations with governmental agencies, professional industry representatives, interest groups and the general public, and answer fundamental questions related to animal and clinical care practices.
This is an unclassified service contract position which does not obtain status as a regular County employee. Persons appointed to positions in the unclassified service, serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. Working as a contract employee does not preclude you from applying and competing for regular positions within the County.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Veterinarian License: Possession of a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
DEA License: Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain valid license throughout employment.
Background Investigation: Incumbent must pass a background investigation, including fingerprinting, and verification of employment history and education.
Travel/Driver License: Travel throughout the County may be required. Incumbent may be required to use personal vehicle for such travel; mileage reimbursement is available. At time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Overnight and/or out-of-state travel may be required.
Physical: Must be able to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild, which may weigh up to 100 pounds.
Environmental: Will be exposed to cleaning and disinfectant chemicals at commercial facilities and animal control shelters.
Minimum Requirements
Licenses: Possession of a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain valid license throughout employment.
Desired Qualifications
Experience as a Veterinarian in an animal shelter is strongly preferred. Experience providing animal care in a mobile clinic and with equine is highly desirable.
Selection Process
Application Procedure: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete as this recruitment may close at any time. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
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INSTRUCTIONS: The application and supplemental questions below will be reviewed to determine your qualifications for the position. Detailed responses should be provided for each question to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume).
All work experience listed on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be listed in the Work Experience section of your application in order to be evaluated.
- I have read and understand the above statement.
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License: Do you possess a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
- Yes
- No
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Veterinarian License: Provide your veterinarian license number issued by Veterinary Medical Board of California. If you do not possess a license, indicate “N/A”.
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DEA License: Do you possess a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) License?
- Yes
- No
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Veterinarian Experience: Indicate the type of veterinarian experience you possess. Select all that apply.
- Animal Hospital/Clinic
- Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
- Zoo
- Other closely related field
- None of the above
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Animal Care Experience: Please describe your experience providing care to domestic animals, wildlife, exotic, sick or injured animals. Include the following information for each position with relevant experience: job title, employer, dates of employment, and hours worked per week.
If you do not possess this experience, indicate “N/A”.
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Work Availability: This position maybe required to work weekends and holidays. Please indicate your willingness and availability to work these shifts.
- Yes, I am willing and available to work weekends and holidays.
- No, I am not willing or available to work weekends and holidays.
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- I understand
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- I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.
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Applicant Acknowledgement – Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
- I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.
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