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Job Description
Position/Program Information
Vision: An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.
REPOSTING INFORMATION
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.
JOIN OUR TEAM AS A VETERINARIAN!
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the health and well-being of animals and the community? 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.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
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.
This position has the following incentives:- 3.25% Cost of Living Adjustment Increase Effective October 1, 2024
- 10% Department of Animal Care & Control Assignment Bonus.
- $14,000 Annual Bonus for Non-Megaflex Employees. (New hires are required to work for the Department one year to be eligible for the annual bonus)
- 5.5% Salary Increase Effective January 1, 2025
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Essential Job Functions
What you would do:
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 animal 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
Requirements:
A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine and 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 Desirable Qualifications:
Experience working in an animal shelter
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 weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Additional Information
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
This is a noncompetitive examination. This examination is intended to merely qualify applicants. Applicants will be placed on an eligible register without indication of relative standing in the examination.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
Please attach a legible photocopy of the required license to your application at the time of filing. Applications submitted without the required evidence of licensure will be considered incomplete until such information is provided. Original license MUST be presented during the selection process and prior to appointment.
LICENSE:
A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine -AND- A valid California Class C Driver License OR the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
The required license MUST be current and unrestricted; conditional, provisional, probationary or restricted license will not be accepted.
What to Expect Next/ Eligibility Information:
a. Applications will be processed on an "as received" basis and promulgated to the eligible register accodingly.
b. There is no score group since this will be Non-Competitive
c. The appointing power may appoint any one of the names on the appropriate list, except a person without Veteran's credit may not be appointed if there are three or more names on the list of persons entitled to Veteran's credit.
d. The names of candidates who qualify will be added to the eligible register for a period of twelve months from the date of promulgation.
e. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve months.
Vacancy Information:
The eligible register from this examination will be used to fill vacancies within the Department of Animal Care and Control.
Available Shift: Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Note: All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add awong@hr.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com , and donot-reply@amcatmail.com to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI)
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. The Department of Human Resources is committed to promoting Anti-racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Social Security Number: Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
No sharing of User ID and Password: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family member's or friend's user ID and password may erase a candidate's original application record.
Special Accommodations:
If you require an accommodation to fairly participate in any part of the hiring process, let us know by contacting the Testing Accommodations Coordinator at TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov . You will be required to complete the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form (Download PDF reader) as well as provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929
Department Contact Name: Annie Wong
Department Contact Phone: (213) 351-2948
Department Contact Email: awong@hr.lacounty.gov
Type of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job Opportunity
Exam Number: O5729C-R
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