Veterinarian

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 AGENCY
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.

COMMUNTIY SERVICES DIVISION
The Health and Human Services Agency’s Community Services Division is responsible for the administration of older adult programs for El Dorado County residents 60 years of age and older. These services include: Senior Nutrition, Senior Shuttle, Older Adult Day Services, Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and many more! In addition to the services to seniors, Community Services also administers Veteran Affairs, Animal Services, Public Housing Authority, HEAP & Weatherization programs.

THE OPPORTUNITY
Ma nage, organize, direct, and review all aspects of veterinary services for the Animal Services Division of the Health and Human Services Agency. 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.

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Operate the Department’s shelter medicine program; develop and implement policies and guidelines for the animal health program.
• Examine, diagnose, and perform routine and emergency medical treatment of all impounded animals, including disease prevention and outbreak control.
• Oversee and direct the shelter’s animal vaccination program to ensure compliance with veterinary standards, legal requirements, and best practices.
• Perform spay/neutering surgery on animals before adoption; examine animals before adoption and before release to ensure health condition.
• Oversee and authorize the humane euthanasia of animals in compliance with legal, ethical, and professional standards. Collaborate with Public Health officials to manage zoonotic disease risks and develop disease prevention strategies.
• Develop and implement protocols for handling ill and injured animals in the shelter.
• Perform supervisory duties to direct reports and others through subordinate supervisors such as evaluating performance; reviewing and proposing disciplinary actions; interviewing and selecting staff; establishing and implementing procedures and determining priorities; supporting and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal animal welfare laws, County, and Agency policies.
• Provide training and technical guidance to shelter staff on identifying animals requiring isolation or veterinary care and advises staff on proper medical care and treatment of animals.
• Oversee visual monitoring daily of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; assures that problems are promptly reported; determines and directs appropriate action as required.
• Oversee the use of immobilization capture drugs and drugs used for euthanasia.
• Oversee the ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment used in the medical program.
• May assist field officers with cruelty investigations or rescues where medical intervention is necessary.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and the press; maintain effective community relations and participates in special community events.
• Perform studies, prepare reports, and maintain records.

For a full description of duties and responsibilities, please review the job description here .

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 Bord of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, is required prior appointment.
  
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California or Nevada Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record.
  
• Incumbents in this class are required to serve as the Veterinarian of Record for the County’s Premise Permit and to obtain and maintain Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) licensure, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Veterinarian as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

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.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. This recruitment is being conducted an open until filled basis.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

Based on the department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for the Veterinarian . This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part time, limited term and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

If you are interested in the position of Veterinarian with the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, please submit your application.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Health and Human Services Agency - Community Services, located in Diamond Springs, CA.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

The County of El Dorado is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

As required by Internal Revenue Service Publication 1075, individuals in positions that have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI), will be subject to a background investigation and a criminal history check. In addition, individuals hired into positions that have access to FTI will be re-investigated at least once every ten (10) years.

Many job classifications require a pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer.

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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

Employees that are buying a home in El Dorado County may qualify for down payment assistance. Click here for more information.

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The County of El Dorado is committed to providing a comprehensive, flexible benefits program to meet your needs!

For your Health and Well-Being:

• Medical
  
• Dental
  
• Vision
  
• Flexible Spending Accounts - FSA & HSA
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• Basic Life Insurance
  
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
  
• County sponsored Wellness program
  
• Discounts on gym memberships
  

For your Financial Future:

• CalPERS Retirement
  
• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
  
• Optional Life Insurance
  

For your Work/Life Balance:

• Paid Holidays
  
• Floating Holidays
  
• Vacation and sick leave accruals
  
• Management, personal and bereavement leave
  

Below is a comprehensive benefit summary based on full-time, regular employment for the bargaining unit to which this classification is assigned.

Revised 1/2025, valid until modified by successor MOU or negotiated agreement.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the County of El Dorado please visit our website located here .

Extra help employees are not considered regular employees, therefore do not attain civil service status, and do not receive benefits or paid leaves; however, they do accrue sick leave consistent with the law.

Closing Date/Time: 2/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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• County of El Dorado

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