VETERINARIAN - ANIMAL SHELTER (PART-TIME)

Animal Shelter Veterinarian
The City of San Jose, Animal Care and Services Division is seeking two (2) full-time Animal Shelter Veterinarians and multiple part-time Animal Shelter Veterinarians to work at the Animal Care Center. The Animal Shelter Veterinarian may perform all aspects of shelter medicine in a large animal shelter. Duties may include routine spay/neuter surgeries on cats, dogs, and other animals as indicated. This position provides direct care and treatment of homeless animals entering the City of San Jose's Animal Care Center.
Registered Veterinary Technicians will be assigned to assist this position with the preparation and post-surgery processes of spay/neuter and other surgical procedures.
The full-time benefited position and part-time unbenefited positions will be reporting to the Medical Services Director (Division Manager) of Animal Care and Services. Directs, coordinates and performs the screening, diagnosis, and basic and emergency medical treatment of animals in the shelter.
Performs or supervises the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior.
Performs surgical procedures, including spay/neuters and vaccinates animals to prevent diseases.
Maintains accurate medical records of animals.
Effectively communicates the condition and status of animals with shelter staff to allow shelter staff to communicate with public.
Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field.
Orders, maintains and controls the drugs used at the shelter and in the field.
Trains appropriate staff in administering first aide and vaccinations to animals, the performance of euthanasia and other paramedical duties.
Performs and directs staff to perform euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury, as necessary
Ensures that shelter staff participates in a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter.
Participates in special spay/neuter or vaccination clinics.
Ensures compliance of activities to codes and all legal regulations.
Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 50 pounds while handling animals and equipment. Employees may be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, loud noises, odors, dust, air contaminants, blood borne pathogens while using hypodermic needles on animals and may be exposed to animal scratches and bites.
A degree from an accredited college or university in Veterinary Medicine. Valid California license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California is required. Ability to register with the Drug Enforcement Administration for controlled substances. The City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Experience in following medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy, safe, and sanitary facilities
Experience performing spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations in a high-quality, high-volume environment
Experience handling and treating aggressive and/or feral animals in a safe manner
Ability to operate assigned medical equipment
Serves as a "resource person'" on whom others rely for advice
Ability to examine, evaluate and treat animals in a professional, safe and efficient manner
Ability to plan, assign, supervise and train staff and volunteers in the paraprofessional treatment and humane care of animals
Customer Service Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
anticipates problems, is proactive, and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; Communication Skills Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; Collaboration Develops networks and builds alliances; The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please describe your education and experience in performing spay/neuter procedures on cats, dogs, or other animals.

• Indicate N/A if you do not have experience.
• Please describe your experience in handling and treating fearful animals. Indicate N/A if you do not have experience.
• Please indicate your interest in full-time benefited or part-time unbenefited position.

You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.