Veterinarian

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

This position qualifies for a Sign-On incentive of 10% of the annual rate, not to exceed $10,000. The Hiring Incentive will be made in three payments as follows:

• 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 (2) years of employment.

The employee must remain employed with the County for two (2) years or repay the incentive on a pro-rated basis.