Animal Shelter Veterinarian FTPT - Public Works
Animal Shelter Veterinarian FTPT - Public Works
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$ 162795 - 198307
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Job Description
Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7000 employees play a key role in the success of San Jos the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San Jos employees work together as one team to make San Jos a vibrant innovative and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San Jos.
The City of San Jos is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation disability veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal state or local laws. The City of San Jos is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at711 (TTY) or via email at .
About the Department
The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure maintaining City facilities and fleet assets facilitating and regulating development activities and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to highquality service partnering with the community and providing an excellent environment in which to work.
Position Duties
Salary range for this classification is $162795.36 $198307.20 annually. This range includes an approximate five percent(5 ongoing nonpensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.
Additionally Animal Shelter Veterinarians (Full Time) are eligible for a hiring incentive that shall provide a onetime nonpensionable payment of $20000 upon hire. The onetime nonpensionable lump sum Hiring Incentive shall be paid as follows:
Upon Hire: $5000
Upon 6Months Worked: $7500
Upon 12Months Worked: $7500
The City of San Jose Animal Care and Services Division is seeking Veterinarians to work at the Animal Care Center including one Fulltime parttime and/or relief in either/or shelter medicine and/or the shelters public high quality high volume spay/neuter clinic. 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 Joses Animal Care Center.
In addition this position is required to diagnose treat and/or recommend euthanasia. Registered Veterinary Technicians will be assigned to assist this position with the preparation and postsurgery processes of spay/neuter and other surgical procedures. This is a position reporting to the Shelter Manager of Animal Care and Services. This classification is represented by City Association of Management Personnel (CAMP).
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:- 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 staff public and animal groups.
- Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field.
- Orders maintains and controls the 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.
- Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; providing technical guidance to staff; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring termination and disciplinary recommendations.
- Ensures compliance of activities to codes and all legal regulations.
Physical Requirements:
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.Minimum Qualifications
Education
AdegreefromanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityinVeterinaryMedicine.
Licensing Requirements(such as drivers license certifications etc.- 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.
- Valid California Drivers License and a good driving record. (Must maintain a good driving record.
Other Qualifications
Competencies
(Neededatentryintothejobinordertoperformtheessentialduties.
Job Expertise Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.- Ability to examine evaluate and treat shelter animals (primarily dogs and cats) in a professional and efficient manner
- Skill in the development and implementation of goals objectives policies procedures and work standards for medical staff
- Ability to operate assigned medical equipment
- Ability to make sound decisions including prescribing medications and euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury
- Ability to develop and implement methods to control and prevent the spread of diseases in a shelter
- Knowledge of safety regulations and safe work practices
Computer Skills Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.
Collaboration Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in crossfunctional activities.
Decision Making Identifies and understands issues problems and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions.
Initiative Exhibits resourceful behaviors toward meeting job objectives; anticipates problems is proactive and avoids difficulties by planning ahead; displays willingness to assume extra responsibility and challenges; pursues continuing education opportunities that promotes job performance.
Leadership Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
Supervision Sets effective long and shortterm goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decisionmaking and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
AdditionalCompetenciesand/orDesirableQualifications(Competenciesknowledgeskillsandabilitiesthataremore position specific and/or likely to contribute to more successful job performance.
- Knowledge of California state federal and municipal animal health laws and regulations governing the impounding releasing and euthanasia of animals
- Experience in supervision and program management
- Experience performing spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations in a high volume environment Experience handling and treating aggressive and/or feral animals
- Experience in training staff to rapidly identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care. Experience using computers for tracking animals in the shelter
- Experience in the development of a comprehensive program of health care services for the animal shelter establishing medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy safe and sanitary facilities.
- Experience in estimating veterinary requirements for the budget and monitoring expenditures
- Ability to negotiate and monitor contracted medical services with local animal clinics and veterinarians
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Charmaine Guerrero via email at
Additional Information:
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
You must answer all jobspecific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.
Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
