VETERINARIAN (Full time and part time)

VETERINARIAN (Full time and part time) Print ( Apply ufeff VETERINARIAN (Full time and part time) Salary $151,909.00 - $216,143.00 Annually Location Los Angeles County, CA Job Type Full time Job Number O5729C-R Department ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL Opening Date 02/06/2024 + Description + Benefits + Questions Position/Program Information Vision: An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service. REPOSTING INFORMATION THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION. Applications will be accepted starting February 7, 2024 This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice. JOIN OUR TEAM AS A VETERINARIAN Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of animals and the community? We are actively seeking a dedicated professional to fill the role of Veterinarian on our dynamic team. As a Veterinarian with us, you'll be at the forefront of providing essential medical services for the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals. Beyond that, you'll be a key player in enforcing laws and regulations related to public health, contributing significantly to the overall welfare of both animals and the community. DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 45 contract cities with a combined total population of over 3 million residents. We cover more than 3,400 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south, as far east as the border of San Bernardino County, and west to Thousand Oaks. We provide animal control and rescue services in our service areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This position has the following incentives: + Annual Salary Effective 1/1/2025: $151,909 - $216,143 + 10% Department of Animal Care & Control Assignment Bonus + $14,000 Annual Bonus for Non-Megaflex Employees + A fter one year of employment with the Department + Annual Salary with $14,000 Bonus: $151,909 - $230,143 Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits Click here ( to see a list of employee benefits. Essential Job Functions What you would do: + 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. + Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County. + Examines, diagnoses, gives emergency treatment to animal within the animal care center/shelter adjacent to the spay/neuter clinic. + Supervises personnel assigned to the clinic and the care center/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 such as adoption drives sponsored by outside agencies or the department. Requirements Requirements: + A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicineand + A valid California Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Desirable Qualifications: Experience working in an animal shelter Physical Class: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Additional Information EXAMINATION CONTENT: This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination. SPECIAL INFORMATION: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION: Please attach a legible photocopy of the required license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment. LICENSE: A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License OR the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions. The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license willnotbe accepted. What to Expect Next/ Eligibility Information: a. Applications will be processed on an

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