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Posted: 12-Nov-24
Location: Santa Maria, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $154,945 - $188,339 /year
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Internal Number: 24-7600-02
Are you passionate about animal welfare and veterinary care? Join our team as the County Veterinarian within the Animal Services program at the Santa Barbara Public Health Department! This is your chance to make a meaningful impact by developing innovative programs that advance the well-being of pets and people countywide.
We are actively accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Veterinarian in Santa Maria for the Public Health Department. The primary location is home-based in Santa Maria; however, the incumbent will need to travel throughout the County as this position requires responsibilities at all three shelter locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
THE POSITION:
Under general direction, plans, organizes, coordinates and performs veterinary medical services, including high volume spay/neuter surgeries and other surgical procedures, in County-operated animal shelters; provides medical services dealing with the investigation, prevention, control and eradication of infectious diseases in animals including those transmissible to man; examines and determines preventative medical care and treatments for shelter animals and stray animal emergency cases; develops policies and procedures consistent with best industry standards and state and federal laws, provides oversight for the security and dispensing of drugs and ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations, and performs other related duties as required.
The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department and will include overnight, on-call, weekend, and holidays shifts. Travel throughout the County will be required.
BENEFITS OVERVIEW:
- Up to $90k New Hire incentive
- Flexible Work schedule
- No 24/7 on call
- A county vehicle for visiting the other campuses or attending public clinics
The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits.
- Health Plans: County contributes towards premiums; HSA offered
- Pension through SBCERS
- 13 Holidays, 12 Sick Leave days (unlimited accumulation), and 12 to 25 days of vacation (accrual rate based on years of service) per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
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In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
- Retirement reciprocity
- Time and service credit towards for an advanced vacation accrual rate
Possession of the following:
- An active license to practice as a veterinarian issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. Registration as a Licensed Veterinarian issue by another state will be accepted in lieu of this requirement providing the candidate applies for a Reciprocity Temporary License from the California Veterinary Medical Board prior to starting employment and completes the requirements to convert to a permanent license within one year (during the first year probationary period); AND
- Two (2) years of experience working in shelter medicine or a high-volume veterinary clinic or rescue.
Additional Qualifications:
- Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate/license for the prescription of controlled medications will be required within the first six months of appointment.
- Possession and maintenance of a current, valid National Accreditation Number (NAN) issued by the National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) within 60 days of appointment.
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver license upon appointment.
- Ability and willingness to provide veterinary premise license for each County shelter.
- Ability and willingness to provide standby call coverage on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as well as being available for consultation after regular business hours.
Desirable Qualifications: Two years of supervisory or management experience is highly desirable, as is a veterinary degree with a focus on shelter medicine. Possession of a Human-Animal Bond Certification from the North American Veterinary Community is also desirable.
Knowledge of: current veterinary best practices relating to the treatment and cure of injured and sick animals; State, Federal and local laws and ordinances pertaining to the humane treatment of animals; principles and practices of current veterinary medicine, including disease identification, prevention, control and eradication; preoperative, surgical and postoperative procedures involved in performing spay and neutering surgeries; safety policies, procedures and practices as they relate to veterinary medicine; appropriate equipment required in performing specific medical procedures; computer applications related to veterinarian services; principles of quality control management; principles and techniques of management and supervision; and standard English grammar and usage.
Ability to: work under minimal supervision; provide surgical and medical services and care for a variety of well, sick, and injured animals, including a high volume of spay and neutering operations; ability to work with uncooperative animals safely and compassionately; ability to lift/carry animals weighing up to 75 lbs; perform proper diagnosis and postmortem procedures; make sound decisions, including prescribing medications and euthanasia; establish and enforce quarantine of animals; understand quality control practice to assure compliance with safety and accreditation standards and regulations; prepare clear, complete, and technical reports; communicate clearly and follow oral and written instructions; analyze critical situations accurately and take decisive and effective action; evaluate program quality, cost and overall effectiveness to recommend and implement changes and improvements; create and implement policies and procedures; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work, including co-workers, volunteers and the public; train shelter staff and volunteers; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.