VETERINARIAN

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Animal Services Bureau has an opening for a regular part-time (0.5 FTE) Veterinarian at the Animal Services Center in Salinas. Reporting to the Administrator of the Animal Services Bureau, the successful candidate will provide licensed Veterinary services 20 hours each week to include spay/neuter surgeries, veterinary care to incoming stray animals and ongoing care for shelter animals, and provide instruction to technical support staff such as a Registered Veterinary Technician and Animal Care Technicians. On December 29th, 2023 the Health Department offers up to a $10,000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular part-time positions for this classification from this recruitment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population. Examine, diagnose, and provide treatment to sick or injured animals. Instruct and provide technical direction to clinic staff. Prepare required records and reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Thorough Knowledge of Current principles, practices, and policies of veterinary medicine. Laws and regulations governing local shelter populations consisting primarily of small animals. Principles and practices of health care terminology and technology as they relate to veterinary medicine. Utilization and effects of medications for animals. Working Knowledge of Safety policies, procedures, and practices as they relate to veterinary medicine. Spay and neuter surgeries pursuant to established protocols. Skill and Ability to Perform the full range of veterinarian duties. Communicate clearly and follow oral and written instructions. Perform veterinary diagnosis and treatment. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work. Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports. Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license or provide suitable transportation approved by the appointing authority. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency. Possess a license in active status to practice as a veterinarian issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. Possess a DEA certificate/license.

BENEFITS

The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit X Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding prevail over this listing.

NOTES

Prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review that may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions. Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9. If hired into this classification in a temporary position, the rate of pay will be hourly, and the employee will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

Monterey County is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Jeremy Hathaway, Human Resources Analyst I. #J-18808-Ljbffr County of Monterey