Senior Shelter Veterinarian (2293) - Animal Care and Control
Senior Shelter Veterinarian (2293) - Animal Care and Control
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Job Description
1. Directs coordinates and performs the screening diagnosis and basic and emergency medical treatment of all impounded animals; develops a comprehensive program of health care services for the animal shelter and establishes medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy safe and sanitary facilities.
2. Provides and participates in training for subordinate staff and other staff regarding ongoing cleaning and disinfecting of all equipment and areas of the animal shelter where animals are housed; assures that special medical dietary requirements are met and that proper humane care is provided for all shelter animals.
3. Provides ongoing training for staff throughout the department to rapidly identify animals requiring isolation or veterinary care.
4. Develops a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter; supervises the visual monitoring on a daily basis of impounded animals including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior; assures that problems are promptly reported; determines and directs appropriate action as required; serves as a consultant to Shelter Veterinarians on difficult and complex cases.
5. Provides the training of appropriate staff in administering first aid and vaccinations to animals tranquilization the performance of euthanasia by injection and other paramedical duties; performs euthanasia as required.
6. Advises staff and the public on matters within the veterinary medical field; participates in the inspection of animals used in fairs parades and other events.
7. Provides professional assistance in the investigations of mistreatment or neglect of animals and occasionally testifies in court as the medical expert in the investigation of animal cruelty and neglect cases.
8. Assists with emergency and disaster response services.
9. Directs the ordering maintenance and control of drugs medical equipment food and supplies used in the veterinary division; estimates veterinary requirements for the budget and monitors expenditures.
Qualifications :
Education:
Possession of a doctors degree in veterinary medicine from a college or university recognized by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine; AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of verifiable veterinary experience working in an animal shelter kennel or Veterinary Hospital Facility. This includes experience in soft tissue surgery with dogs and cats; examples include laceration repair mass removal enucleation and particularly spay/neuter surgery; AND
License and Certification:
1. Requires a valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine; AND
2. Possession of a DEA license within six (6) months of appointment. Must maintain a valid DEA license while employed.
Additional Information :
Additional information
- Information About The Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Veterans Preference
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
Human Resources Analyst Information: If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process please contact the Human Resources analyst Jason Wong at or call .
Late or incomplete submissions will not be considered. Mailed hand delivered or faxed documents/applications will not be accepted.
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to the interview. Qualified applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must contact the Agency by phone at or if hearing impaired at (TTY).
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex race age religion color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition (associated with cancer a history of cancer or genetic characteristics) HIV/AIDS status genetic information marital status sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression military and veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
