Veterinarian
Veterinarian
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- A DrugFree WorkplaceInvites your interest for the position ofVeterinarian$9292 $12683 per MonthPriority Screening Date: Monday May 26 2025Exam #: 25/50M80/05MCSUMMARY OF POSITION
The Animal Services Bureauhas an opening for a regular parttime (0.5 FTE)Veterinarianat the Animal Services Center in Salinas. Reporting to the Administrator of the Animal Services Bureau the successful candidate will provide licensed Veterinary services to the Animal Services Center 20 hours each week to include spay/neuter surgeries veterinary care to incoming stray animals and ongoing care for shelter animals as well provide instruction to technical support staff such as a Registered Veterinary Technician and Animal Care Technicians
Hitchcock Road Animal Services is a Joint Power Agency between the County of Monterey and City of Salinas. The County of Monterey acts as the lead agency and all employees are hired by the County of Monterey. While protecting promoting and enhancing the health safety and quality of life for companion animals and people within Monterey County Animal Services performs duties that include field services for the impoundment of animals roaming at large; the treatment control and prevention of rabies in animals; the permitting of kennels pet shops rooster keeping in Monterey County; as well as responding to animal nuisance and code issues such as aggressive animals dog barking animal bites and enforcement of local animal related ordinances. Animal services also provides animal sheltering for stray and lost animals found in the County of Monterey City of Salinas and other contracting cities; pet licensing for dogs and cats as required by state and local ordinances; veterinary services for care of and spay/neuter of animals that are housed within the shelter; and volunteer and education services that has a robust volunteer program and provides education and community outreach to increase and promote responsible pet ownership and HRAS services.
As of December 29th 2023 the Health Department offers up to a $10000 signing bonus to candidates hired into regular parttime positions for this classification from this recruitment.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process will be used to fill current and future vacancies both regular and temporary as they arise. Examples of Duties
- Operates a spay/neuter clinic to help reduce and control the animal population of the County.
- Examines diagnoses and provides treatment to sick or injured animals.
- Instructs and provides technical direction to clinic staff.
- Prepares required records and reports.
To view the complete job description please visit the Monterey County website:50M80Examples of Experience/Education/Training
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge skills and abilities:
Thorough Knowledge of:- Current principles practices and policies of veterinary medicine.
- Laws and regulations governing local shelter populations consisting primarily of small animals.
- Principles and practices of health care terminology and technology as they relate to veterinary medicine.
- Utilization and effects of medications for animals.
- Safety policies procedures and practices as they relate to veterinary medicine.
- Spay and neuter surgeries pursuant to established protocols.
Skill and Ability to:- Perform full range of veterinarian duties.
- Communicate clearly and follow oral and written instructions.
- Perform veterinary diagnosis and treatment.
- Establish and maintain cooperativeworking relationships with those contacted through the course of work.
- Prepare clear and concise written and oral reports.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Successfully complete a background check to include fingerprinting.
- Possess and maintain a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
- Pursuant to Title 16 Section 4825 of the State of California Business and Professions Code possession of a license in active status to practice as a veterinarian issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate/license.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Bargaining Unit XBenefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:- As a condition of employment prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment driving record and record of any criminal convictions.
- Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I9.
- If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position your rate of pay will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURESMonday Friday 8:00 AM 5:00 PM by contacting: Michelle CazolaMonterey County Health DepartmentAttn: Human Resources Division1270 Natividad RoadSalinas CA 93906.Phone: (831)Fax: (831)
The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants possession of required qualifications the examination process may include an oral examination preexamination exercises performance examination and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. Acomplete application package will include:- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
All application materials must be received by the priority screen date for a guaranteed review. Resumes cover letters letters of interest and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Monterey County is a drugfree workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact Jeremy Hathaway Human Resources Management Analyst I at (831)or
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