Veterinarian

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.

General Recruitment Information

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The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. 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 (707) 263-2213.

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
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 $1,500 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

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