Animal Shelter Veterinarian (Overstrength) - Public Works

About the role

The City of San José is seeking an Animal Shelter Veterinarian to join the Public Works Department. This is a temporary (overstrength) position that may be extended based on budget approval.

Responsibilities

• Directs, coordinates, and performs the screening, diagnosis, and basic and emergency medical treatment of animals in the shelter.
• Performs or supervises the visual monitoring of impounded animals, including those that may be isolated or quarantined for signs of illness or unusual behavior.
• Performs surgical procedures, including spay/neuters and vaccinates animals to prevent diseases.
• Maintains accurate medical records of animals.
• Communicates the condition and status of animals with staff, public and animal groups.
• Advises staff on matters within the veterinary field.
• Orders, maintains and controls the drugs used at the shelter and in the field.
• Trains appropriate staff in administering first aid and vaccinations to animals, the performance of euthanasia and other paramedical duties.
• Ensures that shelter staff participates in a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter.
• Participates in special spay/neuter or vaccination clinics.
• Supervises staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; providing technical guidance to staff; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.
• Ensures compliance of activities to codes and all legal regulations.

Requirements

• A degree from an accredited college or university in Veterinary Medicine.
• Valid California license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California is required.
• Ability to register with the Drug Enforcement Administration for controlled substances.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of California state, federal and municipal animal health laws and regulations governing the impounding, releasing and euthanasia of animals.
• Experience in supervision and program management.
• Experience performing spay/neuter procedures and vaccinations in a high-volume environment.
• Experience handling and treating aggressive and/or feral animals.
• Experience using computers for tracking animals in the shelter.
• Experience in the development of a comprehensive program of health care services for the animal shelter, establishing medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy, safe and sanitary facilities.
• Experience in estimating veterinary requirements for the budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Experience using computers for tracking animals in the shelter.
• Experience in the development of a comprehensive program of health care services for the animal shelter, establishing medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy, safe and sanitary facilities.
• Experience in negotiating and monitoring contracted medical services with local animal clinics and veterinarians.

Skills

• Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Ability to examine, evaluate and treat shelter animals (primarily dogs and cats) in a professional and efficient manner.
• Ability to make sound decisions, including prescribing medications and euthanasia of animals that are irremediably suffering from serious illness or severe injury.
• Ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for medical staff.
• Ability to operate assigned medical equipment.
• Ability to communicate the condition and status of animals with staff, public and animal groups.
• Ability to develop and implement methods to control and prevent the spread of diseases in a shelter.

Benefits

The City of San José offers a competitive salary range of $168,495.60 - $205,252.32 annually, with an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The exact salary will be determined by the final candidate's qualifications and experience.

Pay

$168,495.60 - $205,252.32 annually

Schedule

N/A

Application Instructions

To apply, visit the City of San José's website and follow the instructions provided there. Applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system.