Veterinarian

Why Join #TeamRC

The Animal Services Department is seeking a compassionate and innovated veterinarian to join our team! Our mission is to create a PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. We also play an important role in assisting the public with animal related concerns. Our department is a part of the City's public safety team which includes Police, Fire, and Community Improvement. When you join TeamRC, you can expect to be working in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated and committed team of staff and volunteers who work tirelessly to protect and serve the animals and people in our community. You will make a difference!

What You Will Be Doing Here At Team RC

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude; no task is too small and no project is too big.
• You are open-minded and have a collaborative spirit when working with team members.
• You strive to do what is best for each animal and the herd while being pragmatic with your diagnostics and treatment plans.
• You enjoy a large and challenging case load… we care for more than 5,000 animals a year many of whom need specialized medical care.
• You are a lifelong learner and get geeked up about new opportunities and challenging medical cases.
• You are excited about advancing and leading shelter medicine.

You'll be responsible for:

• Examining, diagnosing, and treating all sick, injured, and emergent cases at the Animal Center.
• Overseeing routine examinations, preventative care, postmortem examinations, and monitoring the health of the Center's population of animals.
• Achieving (or learning to achieve) 30-50 spay and neuter surgeries per day; performing other life-saving surgeries to help animals become adoptable.
• Developing and overseeing veterinary protocols and procedures for veterinary support staff to administer.
• Assisting field services with cruelty and neglect cases including writing comprehensive medical evaluations for case files and testifying in court.
• Performing and overseeing euthanasia of animals according to established policies and procedures.
• Being the Managing License Holder for the Animal Center's premise permit, possess a valid DEA license, and oversee VACSP holders.
• Ensuring compliance with VMB, OSHA, DEA, and other regulatory agency requirements.
• Staying current on trends in animal welfare and veterinary medicine; representing the Animal Center at professional organizations, meetings, and community events.
• On-call as needed for emergencies and disaster response.

Are You Qualified

Education and/or Experience: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary M.D. (VMD) designation, and at least three years of recent professional clinical experience in a professional animal medicine practice, working with domestic animals in a veterinary hospital or other animal care setting. Prior experience working with an animal shelter, and in a lead or supervisory capacity, is highly desirable.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C or Class 3 California Driver's License, and have a satisfactory driving record. Possession of a professional Veterinarian license, certified to practice in the State of California, as approved by the State Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. Be the Managing Licensee for the Animal Center's premise permit and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Theories, principles and concepts of veterinary science; animal anatomy; origins, causes and symptoms of various diseases; knowledge of a broad range of species and breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals; preventative, diagnostic and therapeutic veterinary treatment of domestic animals; surgical procedures and safe health care practices; administer injections and medications to all types of animals; supervisory methods and techniques; occupational hazards and safety principles and practices necessary in the area of animal services; safe work practices; safe driving principles and practices. Analyze animal behavior and evaluate underlying causes and symptoms of diseases, injuries or behavioral disorders; have an understanding of principles of animal behavior and care; recognize normal and abnormal animal behavior; determine appropriate level of medical treatment given individual cases; handle animals in a safe and caring manner; learn, understand and interpret rules and regulations governing the impounding and release of animals. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records; operate computer equipment, office equipment and software programs; operate a motor vehicle safely; meet and work tactfully and effectively with the public and a broad variety of public health officials, shelter representatives and the general public; work a varied schedule; respond to requests and inquiries for information regarding animal services; work independently in the absence of supervision. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish, maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including staff, volunteers, health care professionals and the public. Respond to cruelty and neglect cases and instruct on proper care and treatment of animals, write comprehensive medical evaluations for case files, and represent the City as an expert witness during legal proceedings.

Special Requirements: Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays, and on-call basis.

Where Do You Go From Here

Application Process All applicants are required to apply online at This position is open until filled, or until sufficient applications have been received. Please see the above timeline for additional information. Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. All statements made on the application are subject to investigation and verification. Resumes may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will remain, candidates, until a final offer is accepted by the candidate who most closely meets the requirements of the City. The City may conclude that none of the candidates, even those who meet the minimum qualifications, are appropriate for the position.

If hired, candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by Immigration and Naturalization Service to certify that they are eligible for employment in the United States of America and furnish proof certifying legal authorization to work in the United States. The City of Rancho Cucamonga Participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In accordance, the City will provide the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration, with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. For additional information regarding E-Verify, the Federal Government's online employment eligibility verification system, please visit

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