Veterinarian
Company: TULARE COUNTY HR & DEVELOPMENT
Location: Visalia
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Veterinarian Salary: $110,000.00 - $143,942.00 Annually One
current vacancy with the Health & Human Services Agency located in
Visalia. This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill
current and future vacancies. The anticipated life of the list is
six months May be appointed within this salary range; appointment
is At-Will Typical Duties Performs high volume, high-quality
spay/neuter surgeries of shelter animals, including dogs and cats
in a fast-paced environment. Diagnoses and treats diseases,
illness, and injuries of shelter animals including dogs, cats,
pocket pets, and occasionally farm animals; oversees all aspects of
veterinary surgical care including physical examination, surgery,
pre-and post-operative care, anesthetic administration and
monitoring, emergency care, restraint and treatment following all
SOPs as put forth by Tulare County; perform pre-surgery physical
examination on all surgical candidates; diagnose and treatment of
post-surgical medical complications of animals; attend staff,
management, and other requested meetings. Obtain continuing
education as required by Tulare County and licensing requirements;
examines animals to determine nature of disease or injury and
recommends course of treatment or euthanasia with the support of a
team decision; test animals for disease and inoculates animals
against rabies; reviews animal bites and exposure reports concerned
with rabies and other diseases and directs follow-up procedures.
Evaluate condition and coordinate maintenance of surgical equipment
and supplies; hold and maintain the Veterinary Premise Permit for
Tulare County Animal Services shelter and clinic; oversee
controlled substance procurement, storage, record keeping and
administration as it relates to shelter animals; develop and confer
with Management on sanitary measures, feeding, preventative
medicine, and general care to promote health of shelter animals;
research and prepare medical reports for guidance on request;
provide veterinary expertise and document/testify as needed on
animal abuse and neglect cases; participates in humane
investigations, prepares written veterinary statements, and
testifies in court as appropriate for animal welfare/cruelty cases;
vaccinates and gives emergency treatment to impounded animals;
regularly reviews medical condition of animals quarantined at the
shelter; gives follow-up treatment to injured animals as necessary;
directs care and feeding of exotic or unusual animals; assists with
public health duties as needed to prevent the spread of
communicable diseases in the shelter and in the community;
supervises assistants and oversees the clinical care provided by
Veterinary Technicians, Animal Care Specialists and Animal Care
Technicians as needed; provides input on veterinary protocols;
provides consultation and education to members of the public on
regulations and medical aspects of animal care; assist with natural
disasters and the care of animals; provide information to the
public regarding laws, regulations and department policies when
necessary; prepare various forms, routine correspondence and run
reports; compose Health Certificates; utilize custom animal
software; attend and assist in animal shelter related events such
as vaccine clinics. Employment Standards Education: Graduation from
an accredited school of veterinary medicine with a degree of Doctor
of Veterinary Medicine. Experience: Two (2) years of veterinary
medical experience, one (1) year of which includes surgical
experience in spaying and neutering. Knowledge of: Current
veterinary principles, practices, and techniques relating to sick
or injured animals; rabies control laws; veterinary forensics and
animal cruelty laws; shelter practices and population medicine;
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations
regarding health certificates and transport of animals; high
volume, high-quality spay and neuter techniques; bacteriology,
pathology, serology, and other veterinary laboratory procedures;
principles of public health related to animal carried diseases;
supervisory principles and practices Skill/Ability to: Perform high
volume, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries in a fast-paced
environment.; work a flexible schedule, including evening and
weekend hours; demonstrate genuine concerns, compassion and caring
for animals; diagnose and treat diseases among animals; apply
animal care knowledge in a shelter setting; establish and enforce
quarantine of animals; gather evidence in case of violation of
rules and regulations; establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships; communicate in a manner that is both compassionate
and informative when interacting with staff, clients and with the
public; ability to address emotional situations with pet owners;
maintain records and prepare reports; effectively supervise shelter
staff as it relates to veterinary care or surgery; perform humane
euthanasia; travel within and outside Tulare County for work
related activities using County vehicle; work and communicate
effectively with people of various educational and socioeconomic
backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles, and
behaviors of both customers and co-workers; organize work,
determine priorities, exercise good judgment, and complete multiple
tasks with deadlines under stressful conditions; follow safe work
practices; understand and follow oral and written instructions;
communicate clearly and concisely in person and over the
telephone.; write clearly to convey ideas in memos, emails, and
correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.;
effectively utilize specialized animal software; file and maintain
accurate records; plan and complete assignments independently;
exhibit humane and sympathetic treatment of animals; work in a loud
environment while exposed to animals, animal fluids, waste and
smells, and pharmaceuticals; remain standing for long periods of
time; demonstrate hand and finger dexterity; ability to demonstrate
team approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to
help others when needed, and consider larger organization or team
goals; demonstrate willingness to adapt and remain calm in a
constantly changing and stressful work environment; exhibit comfort
in performing a high volume of spay/neuter surgeries on a daily
basis; ability to handle, position and restrain live animals of
both small and large animal species; ability to handle, position,
lift, and move materials, equipment and supplies; retain and recall
information. License or Certificate Possession of a current
California State License to practice Veterinary Medicine. The
required licenses MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional,
provisional, probationary or restricted license will NOT be
accepted; possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a National
Accreditation Number from the USDA; possession of, and maintain DEA
license for the procurement and use of controlled substances and
clinic use; possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate,
valid California driver's license. Special Requirement: Must be
immunized against rabies and maintain immunity for the duration of
employment. DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Knowledge of: General
geography of the unincorporated areas of Tulare County. Additional
Information Conditions of Employment Candidates selected will be
required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted.
Some job classes may also require a physical exam. College Cost
Reduction Access Act This may be a qualifying position for student
loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act
(CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and
in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information
you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or
visit:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.
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