Veterinarian

City of Fresno; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the City of Fresno as a Veterinarian in the Animal Center Department, where your commitment to animal welfare will shine. You'll ensure the health of animals and implement innovative care practices.

The ideal candidate has extensive veterinary knowledge, understands California animal health laws, and holds a valid Veterinary Medicine license. Your expertise and compassion will play a crucial role in our community's veterinary program.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge in veterinary treatment and care for a wide range of animals.
• Knowledge of California state, federal, and municipal animal health laws.
• Ability to develop and implement goals and policies for staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and well-being of the animals in the Center's care.
• Implement innovative animal care strategies.
• Comply with licensing requirements.

Skills

Veterinary treatment knowledge

Surgical procedures

California animal health laws

Animal care compassion

Education

Valid California Veterinary Medicine license

Tools

Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license

Job description

RECRUITMENT IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED OR UNTIL A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Recruitment may close at any time.

Be part of the City of Fresno's new Animal Center Department! The City of Fresno Animal Center Department is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinarian to join their team. The Veterinarian will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of the animals in the Center's care while embodying the goals, innovation, and animal care compassion that the City Manager envisions for the veterinary program and the community.

The ideal candidate should possess thorough knowledge in veterinary, treatment, prevention, control, surgical procedures, and care of a wide range of animals; knowledge of California state, federal, and municipal animal health laws and regulations governing the impounding, releasing and euthanasia of animals; and possess the ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards of staff. In addition, qualified candidates must possess and maintain a valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. Veterinarians who are licensed in another State may be qualified but must acquire a valid license from the State of California to practice veterinary medicine at time of appointment. Note: A prospective veterinarian who is licensed in another state may be hired by the City of Fresno while in the process of obtaining their State of California license. The incumbent must acquire their California license within six (6) months of appointment and cannot practice or serve as the City's Veterinarian until such time valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board is granted.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required within sixty (60) days of appointment.

Must obtain valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain a valid license while employed. May be required to hold the Veterinary Premises License issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.