Veterinarian

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. 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. Sign-On Incentive This position qualifies for a Sign-On incentive of 10% of the annual rate, not to exceed $10,000. Hiring Incentive Payments The first payment of 50% will be made to an employee within the next available pay period following the date of hire. The second payment of 25% will be made within the next payroll following the 13th month of employment. The third payment of 25% will be made within the next payroll following two years of employment. The employee must remain employed with the County for two years or repay the incentive on a pro-rated basis. This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, additional information can be requested. Essential Duties Investigate, prevent, control, and eradicate infectious diseases of animals, including those transmissible to man. Investigate rabies suspects and animal bites of people. Impose quarantines on biting domestic animals. Collect samples for rabies testing. Issue quarantines and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervise enforcement of these orders. Collect data and laboratory samples, such as blood, tissue, parasites, when indicated for disease investigations, and forward to appropriate diagnostic laboratory. Consult with department, private, and other public veterinarians and animal owners on disease problems. Prepare required records and reports. Consult with the Animal Control Director in developing, implementing, and evaluating County veterinary programs. Operate a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County. Examine, diagnose, and give emergency treatment to animals within the animal care shelter. Supervise personnel assigned to the clinic and the care shelter staff regarding the care of sick animals. Advise the public and department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine. Conduct vaccination clinics, provide medical consultations and services during special events. Direct the purchase of and maintain 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. ADA Accommodations Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the ADA should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity and Veteran Preference 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. Veterans are given special preference. Working Conditions, ADA, and Other Requirements Incumbents generally work partially in an office environment with moderate noise levels and controlled temperature conditions and partially in the field. 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 the incumbent to sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and perform repetitive motions. Physical work may involve exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally or frequently, and exposure to temperature extremes and environmental hazards. Background Check A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Disaster Service Workers 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Lake