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Veterinarian (Full-time and Part-time)

County of Los Angeles
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JOIN OUR TEAM AS A VETERINARIAN!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of animals and the community? We are actively seeking a dedicated professional to fill the role of Veterinarian on our dynamic team.

As a Veterinarian with us, you'll be at the forefront of providing essential medical services for the prevention, treatment, and control of diseases and injuries in animals. Beyond that, you'll be a key player in enforcing laws and regulations related to public health, contributing significantly to the overall welfare of both animals and the community.

THE DEPARTMENT 

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve unincorporated Los Angeles County and 45 contract cities with a combined total population of over 3 million residents. We cover more than 3,400 square miles of cities, deserts, beaches, and mountains; from the Antelope Valley in the north to the Palos Verdes Peninsula in the south, as far east as the border of San Bernardino County, and west to Thousand Oaks. We provide animal control and rescue services in our service areas 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

THE POSITION 

This position reports to the Sr. Veterinarian and oversees the operation of Spay and Neuter clinic, including supervision of technical and support staff. Provides medical services dealing with the prevention, treatment and control of diseases and injuries in animals and, in public health, enforces laws and regulations.

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.

DESIRABLES

  • Experience working in an animal shelter.

REQUIREMENTS 

  • A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine and
  • A valid California Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

BENEFITS

The County provides an excellent benefits package that allows employees to choose benefits that meet their specific needs. The package includes:

  • Retirement Plan – The successful candidate will participate in a defined benefit plan.
  • Medical and Dental.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts – Optional employee tax-free health care spending account.
  • Savings Plan (401k) – Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s salary.
  • Deferred Compensation Plan (457) – Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of employee’s salary.
  • Medical Coverage Protection (Long-Term Disability Health Insurance).
  • Group Life Insurance.
  • Holidays – 13 paid days per year.

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