VETERINARIAN (GENERAL)

Job Description and Duties

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

Under the general direction of a Supervising Veterinarian, the Veterinarian (General), plans, organizes and coordinates activities related to animal health, food safety, emergency management and other special programs or functions at Headquarters or a District Region. The incumbent is responsible for providing technical guidance and training to lower level professional and support staff. The incumbent may act as a district specialist in one or more programs or functions; provide technical assistance to local veterinarians and coordinate the activities of contract veterinarians. The incumbent must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and customers; make appropriate decisions and recommendations; work independently to complete assignments; work well under pressure and meet required deadlines.

As an employee of the California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA), you are required to perform the “essential functions” of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. If you are interested in becoming part of a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent, experience, and expertise are valued, then CDFA is the place for you!!

The Ontario District Office is located near the Interstate 10 Express, the Toyota Arena and offers free parking. It is conveniently located within a few miles of major shopping centers.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The CDFA does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

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Working Conditions

The duties of this position are performed both indoors and outdoors and may involve difficult working conditions.

Travel—including nights, weekends, and holidays—may be required for meetings, program activities, disease detection, or emergency response. Trav el may occur on short notice, and extended deployments may require long shifts outside normal work hours.

Due to the emergency response nature of this role, pre-planning travel may not be possible. The incumbent must be able to operate personal, rental, or State vehicles, and access to many response locations (farms, premises, saleyards) will not be possible by public transportation or rideshare.

The incumbent may encounter:

• Confrontational or irate individuals
• Quickly moving heavy gates
• Stampeding livestock
• Crowded milking parlors
• Heavy machinery
• Extreme temperatures
• High noise levels
• Various unpleasant odors

This position regularly involves close contact with:

• Animals of various sizes and temperaments
• Knives, needles, and other instruments
• Potentially hazardous materials
• Heads and legs of livestock

Office activities may include:

• Operating a computer and various software programs (email, word processing, databases)
• Entering data into computer systems
• Using telephones, cellphones, fax machines, calculators, and copiers
• Accessing and organizing files
• Processing paperwork and samples

Outdoor activities may include:

• Working in livestock facilities such as saleyards, farms, ranches, and milking parlors
• Inspecting livestock and taking samples at various premises
• Frequent travel by State vehicle or other transportation within the district
• Occasional travel to other areas of the State, out-of-state, or internationally for assignments, exercises, or meetings

This position may/may not be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the CDFA and based on the current telework policy. While the CDFA supports telework where possible, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Required Qualifications:

Incumbents must possess a valid California Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license. Applicants who do not possess a valid license but are eligible to take the State Board Examination or the Reciprocity Examination, may be appointed. However, they must secure the required license within 12 months of the date of appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts