Veterinarian

County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control; California (MO); On-site; USD 152,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Assignment Bonus (10%)

Annual Bonus $14,000 for non-Megaflex

Job summary

The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is hiring a Veterinarian to provide medical services for disease prevention, treatment, and control in animals and to enforce related public health laws. The role includes participating in spay/neuter clinic operations and community vaccination efforts.

The position offers competitive salary with incentives, including a 10% assignment bonus and a $14,000 annual bonus for non-Megaflex employees, with a total potential compensation up

Qualifications

• A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine.
• A valid California Driver's License or ability to use another transportation method when needed.

Responsibilities

• Collects data and laboratory samples for disease investigations and forwards to diagnostic lab.
• Prepares required records and reports.
• Operates a spay/neuter clinic to reduce animal population.
• Examines and treats animals in the care center and clinic.
• Supervises clinic and shelter staff on animal care duties.
• Advises the public and department staff on veterinary matters.
• Conducts vaccination clinics and provides medical consultations during events.

Job description

Position/Program Information

Vision

An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.

REPOSTING INFORMATION

THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REPOSTING TO UPDATE SALARY INFORMATION.

Applications will be accepted starting February 7, 2024

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without notice.

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.

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

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.

This Position Has The Following Incentives

• Annual Salary Effective 1/1/2025: $151,909 - $216,143
• 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

• 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.
• 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.

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

Desirable Qualifications

Experience working in an animal shelter.

Physical Class

3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Examination Content

This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.

Special Information

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Special Requirements Information

Please attach a legible photocopy of the required license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.

License

A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License OR the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will not be accepted.

What To Expect Next/ Eligibility Information

• Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and promulgated to the eligible register accodingly.
• There is no score group since this will be Non-Competitive
• The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit.
• The names of candidates who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve months from the date of promulgation.
• No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve months.

Vacancy Information

The eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Animal Care and Control.

Available Shift

Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Note

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Anti‑Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)

The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti‑racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.

Social Security Number

Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.

No sharing of User ID and Password

All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.

Special Accommodations

If you require an accommodation to fairly participate in any part of the hiring process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at [e-mail]. You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (Download PDF reader) (Download PDF reader) as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Testing Accommodations Coordinator

[e-mail]

California Relay Services Phone

[phone]

Teletype Phone

[phone]

Department Contact Name

Paolo Galdones

Department Contact Phone

[phone]

Department Contact Email

[e-mail]

Type of Recruitment

Open Competitive Job Opportunity

Exam Number

O5729C-R

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

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Testing Accommodations For Applicants

The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.

Fair Chance

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility

Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder

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Veteran’s Credit

Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the