Veterinarian (#AD8 )

$75.10-$100.64 hourly / $13,017.08-$17,443.93 monthly / $156,208.00-$209,331.20 yearly

• Oversees daily animal medical care, maintenance of preventative health programs and animal sterilization;
• Performs spay/neuter surgeries, including some animal preparation and aftercare as appropriate;
• Conducts and evaluates treatment plans, disease control measures, hands-on medical treatment and progress of animals housed at the shelter, including sterilization and facility sanitation within shelter guidelines and operating philosophy;
• Maintains animal medical and sterilization records and care recommendations for all shelter animal admissions and ensure those recommendations are completed;
• Provides rabies quarantine observations and rabies vaccine administrations for shelter and public animals;
• Maintains shelter disease control program in cooperation with Shelter Manager;
• Maintains proper inventory, storage, handling and documentation of all controlled substances, supplies and functioning of all medically related equipment within the department;
• Assists with internal and public consultation and educational services when appropriate;
• Evaluates and schedules maintenance for surgical facilities and equipment in cooperation with Shelter Manager;
• Provides staff training;
• Prepares operational reports;
• Develops and enforces compliance with standard operating procedures for animal medical and health operations;
• May assist law enforcement personnel on investigations involving animals including performing necropsies, animal medical reports and court testimonies.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Knowledge:
Thorough knowledge of:

• Current principles, practices, techniques and policies of veterinary medicine, including disease identification, prevention, control and eradication.
• Preoperative, surgical and postoperative procedures involved in performing spay and neutering surgeries.
• Utilization and effects of medications for animals.
• Local, State and Federal Animal Health laws and regulations.

Working knowledge of:

• Safety policies, procedures and practices as they relate to veterinary medicine and shelter environments including zoonotic diseases.
• Appropriate equipment required in performing specific medical procedures.
• Anesthesia monitoring equipment including capnograph, pulse oximeter and respiratory monitor.

Some knowledge of:

• Quality assurance procedures and techniques.
• Training principles, practices and techniques.
• Principles and practices of leadership.
• Basic computer skills.

Ability To:

• Provide surgical and medical services and care for a variety of well, sick and injured animals, including a high volume of spay and neutering operations.
• Perform full range of veterinarian duties including veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
• Establish medical standards and procedures to assure the maintenance of healthy, safe and sanitary facilities.
• Make sound decisions, including prescribing medications and euthanasia.
• Establish and enforce quarantine of animals.
• Develop and implement methods to control and prevent the spread of diseases in a shelter.
• Understand quality control practice to assure compliance with safety and accreditation standards and regulations.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Evaluate program quality, cost and overall effectiveness to recommend and implement changes and improvements.
• Create and implement policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work, including co-workers, volunteers and the public.
• Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports.
• Train shelter staff and volunteers.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Lift 50 lbs. unassisted.

Training and Experience:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Twenty-four months of experience working in an animal shelter environment consisting of a high volume spay/neuter surgical setting is highly desirable.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Licenses: Possession and maintenance of a license to practice as a Veterinarian issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate/license.
Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver license.
Background Investigation: Departmental background investigation and fingerprints are required. Employment in this class requires successful completion of a criminal background investigation prior to appointment.
Hours: Availability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays.
Special Working Conditions: Exposure to animals who may be hostile or dangerous and exposure to animal feces, urine and blood; the possibility of infections which may cause chronic disease or death.

EST: 6/12 REV: Analyst: EM

Bargaining Unit: 11

EEOC Job Category: 02

Occupational Group: 91

Worker’s Compensation Code: 1073