Veterinarian

City of Rancho Cucamonga; Rancho Cucamonga (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Animal Services Department of the City of Rancho Cucamonga is looking for a compassionate and innovative Veterinarian. You will play a crucial role in caring for over 5,000 animals annually, performing surgeries, overseeing veterinary protocols, and contributing to the welfare of the animals in our community. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact and requires significant clinical experience in veterinary practice.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited university with a DVM or VMD.
• At least 3 years of recent clinical experience in a veterinary practice.
• Experience in shelter medicine and supervisory roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat sick, injured, and emergent cases.
• Oversee routine examinations and preventative care.
• Perform 30-50 spay/neuter surgeries daily.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervisory skills

Computer proficiency

Animal anatomy

Veterinary treatment procedures

Occupational safety

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary M.D. (VMD)

Job description

The Animal Services Department is seeking a compassionate and innovative Veterinarian to join our team! Our mission is to create a PAWsitive impact by enriching the lives of animals and people. We accomplish this by caring for thousands of animals (domestic and wildlife) annually and working to reunite them with their owners, rehome them, or transfer them to rescue and rehabilitation organizations. We also play an important role in assisting the public with animal-related concerns. Our department is part of the City’s public safety team, which includes Police, Fire, and Community Improvement. When you join TeamRC, you can expect to work in a fast-paced environment with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers committed to protecting and serving the animals and people in our community.

You will make a difference!

This position might be perfect for you if:

• You have excellent interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude; no task is too small or too big.
• You are open-minded and collaborative when working with team members.
• You strive to do what is best for each animal and the herd, while being pragmatic with diagnostics and treatment plans.
• You enjoy a large and challenging caseload—caring for more than 5,000 animals a year, many requiring specialized medical care.
• You are a lifelong learner and excited about new opportunities and challenging medical cases.
• You are enthusiastic about advancing and leading shelter medicine.

Responsibilities include:

• Examining, diagnosing, and treating all sick, injured, and emergent cases at the Animal Center.
• Overseeing routine examinations, preventative care, postmortem examinations, and monitoring the health of the animal population.
• Performing 30-50 spay and neuter surgeries daily, along with other life-saving surgeries to improve adoptability.
• Developing and overseeing veterinary protocols and procedures for support staff.
• Assisting with cruelty and neglect cases, writing medical evaluations, and testifying in court.
• Performing euthanasia according to policies and procedures.
• Being the Managing License Holder for the Animal Center’s premise permit, possessing a valid DEA license, and overseeing VACSP holders.
• Ensuring compliance with VMB, OSHA, DEA, and other regulations.
• Staying current on trends in animal welfare and veterinary medicine; representing the department at professional and community events.
• Being on-call for emergencies and disaster response as needed.

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Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited university with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary M.D. (VMD), and at least three years of recent clinical experience in a veterinary practice, preferably with domestic animals. Experience in shelter medicine and supervisory roles is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certificates:
Valid California Driver’s License with a satisfactory record; professional Veterinarian license in California; and a DEA license. The candidate must be the Managing Licensee for the animal center’s permit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Theories and principles of veterinary science; animal anatomy; disease causes and symptoms; broad knowledge of species; veterinary treatment and surgical procedures; safe health care practices; supervisory skills; occupational safety; record-keeping; computer proficiency; safe driving; effective communication; ability to handle animals safely; and understanding of relevant laws and regulations. Ability to respond to cruelty cases, prepare medical evaluations, and serve as an expert witness.

Special Requirements:Ability to work weekends, evenings, holidays, and on-call for emergencies.

Application Process:Apply online at www.cityofrc.us. The position remains open until filled. All applications must demonstrate minimum qualifications. Selected candidates will undergo verification and background checks, and may need to provide proof of legal work authorization, driver’s license, and other certifications. The City participates in E-Verify and complies with all employment laws.

Disclaimers:The City of Rancho Cucamonga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Accommodations are available for disabled applicants. For more information, visit the City’s website or contact Human Resources.