Emergency Veterinarian- Swing/Overnight Shifts

An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.

Applications will be accepted starting February 7, 2024
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of animals and the community? As a Veterinarian with us, you'll be at the forefront of providing essential medical services for the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals. Beyond that, you'll be a key player in enforcing laws and regulations related to public health, contributing significantly to the overall welfare of both animals and the community.

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 45 contract cities with a combined total population of over 3 million residents. We provide animal control and rescue services in our service areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

10% Department of Animal Care & Control Assignment Bonus

$14,000 Annual Bonus for Non-Megaflex Employees

Annual Salary with $14,000 Bonus: $151,909 - $230,143

Collects data and laboratory samples, such as blood, tissue, parasites, when indicated for disease investigations and forwards to appropriate diagnostic laboratory; consults with department, private and other public veterinarians and animal owners on disease problems.

Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County.

Examines, diagnoses, gives emergency treatment to animal within the animal care center/shelter adjacent to the spay/neuter clinic.

Supervises personnel assigned to the clinic and the care center/shelter staff regarding the care of sick animals.

Advises the public and department employees on matters within the field of veterinary medicine.

Conducts vaccination clinics, provides medical consultations and services during special events such as adoption drives sponsored by outside agencies or the department.

A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine and

Experience working in an animal shelter.

Examination Content
Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Please attach a legible photocopy of the required license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License OR the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and promulgated to the eligible register accodingly.

The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit.

The names of candidates who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve months from the date of promulgation.

The eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Animal Care and Control.

Available Shift
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

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Veteran’s Credit
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