Veterinarian (Full-time and Part-time)

THIS POSITION HAS THE FOLLOWING INCENTIVES

• 10% Department of Animal Care & Control Assignment Bonus   
• $14,000 Annual Bonus for Non-Megaflex Employees
• After one year of employment with the Department
• Annual Salary with $14,000 Bonus: $151,909 - $230,143

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS 

• Investigates, prevents, controls and eradicates infectious diseases of animals including those transmissible to man, with particular emphasis on organized disease control programs such as tuberculosis, brucellosis, and rabies. 
  Investigates rabies suspects and animal bites of people; imposes quarantines on biting domestic animals; collects samples for rabies testing where wild animals are involved. 
• Issues quarantines and hold orders in disease outbreaks and supervises the enforcement of these orders. 
• 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. 
• Prepares required records and reports. 
• Acts as an agent for the Chief Veterinarian in disaster situations such as earthquakes, fires, and floods, for the health and welfare of animals and for disease control. 
• 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.