VETERINARIAN (Full time and part time)

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.

About the Role

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.

About the Department

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.

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

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Responsibilities

• 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 animals 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
• 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

Qualifications

• Experience working in an animal shelter

Physical Demands

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 weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.

Pay

Annual Salary Effective 1/1/2025: $151,909 - $216,143 (with potential bonuses up to $230,143).

Schedule

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