VETERINARIAN

Veterinarian

$6,324 - $7,764/ per month
37.5 hour work week
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Position



The City of Oakland is currently recruiting to fill one vacancy for the position of Veterinarian with the Oakland Police Department. Under general direction from the Director of Animal Services in the Animal Services Section of the Police Department, the incumbent provides professional medical care for animals at the shelter or in the field for the Police Department and educates/advises community and staff in the care of animals; oversees medical treatment and care of animals; examines, diagnoses and perform treatment for impounded animals and develops a comprehensive animal health care services program. Directs the work of the Veterinary Technician and other shelter staff; provides and participates in training; and performs related duties as assigned.




The Duties





Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:


- Directs, coordinates and performs medical treatment of all impounded animals


- Collaborates with other shelter staff to establish medical standards and procedures for the maintenance of healthy, safe and sanitary living conditions for all animals at the animal shelter


- Provides training for staff, various City departments and community residents regarding many aspects of animal health including educating staff on how to identify animals that require immediate veterinary care and isolation


- Monitors shelter animal population. Determines and directs appropriate action as required to prevent disease transmission among shelter animals


- Oversees the practice and implementation of the shelter's euthanasia procedures; makes necessary changes and provides recommendations directly to the Director of Animal Services to ensure euthanasia at the shelter is humane


- Conducts surgery as necessary including spaying/neutering and euthanasia


- Examines all animals before they are made available for adoption


- Provides professional assistance in the investigation of mistreatment and neglect of animals including the examination of animals impounded for abuse


- Coordinates the ordering, maintenance and inventory of controlled drugs and other veterinary supplies used at the shelter; assist the Director of Animal Services in creating the veterinary program budget


- Attends community events to provide education and advice to community members on the proper care of animals


- Participates in the inspection of circuses, fairs, and other events; conduct review of veterinarian records





The Minimum Requirements
Any combination of experience and education that is equivalent to the following minimum requirements is acceptable:





Education: Doctorate degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited college or university.





Experience: Two years of recent experience as a veterinarian at an animal shelter, clinic or kennel. Experience in animal shelter medicine is highly desirable.





License: Successful incumbents in this position are expected to operate automotive vehicles in the performance of assigned duties. Due to the nature of the assignment and the hours worked, public transportation may not be a cost effective or efficient method for traveling to the various locations required. Individuals who are appointed to this position will be required to maintain a valid California Driver's License throughout the tenure of employment OR demonstrate the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as required in the performance of duties.





Must possess a valid license issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and a valid pharmacy technician certification from the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency.





Additional Requirements: Must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older; must complete a Personal History Questionnaire (PHQ) and pass a job related background investigation; may be required to participate in criminal prosecution which may include testifying in court; must utilize Federal Drug Enforcement Agency license to order controlled substance; incumbents will be required to receive all appropriate inoculations and vaccinations.





Additional Qualifications: Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin and Vietnamese are desirable.








The Qualifications


Knowledge of: veterinary medicine; treatment, prevention, control and care of a wide range of animals including domestic, livestock, wildlife and under aged animals; city, state and federal animal health laws and regulations governing the care and humane euthanasia of animals; and safe work practices.





Ability to: physically handle and examine a wide range of animals including aggressive, wild and under aged animals; plan and train staff and volunteers in the treatment and humane care of animals; develop and direct a comprehensive program of disease prevention and control in an animal shelter; establish medical standards and procedures to assure the maintenance of a healthy, safe and sanitary facility; establish and maintain effective relationships with shelter staff, volunteers and the public; advise the public and department employees on veterinary matters; estimate veterinary cost for budgetary purposes; monitor and control expenditures for the division; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and work nights, weekends, holidays and on-call schedules.











How to Apply


For job announcements, application material and information on the selection process for all City of Oakland career opportunities, please use the following link: City of Oakland Career Opportunities



From the link above, click on "Veterinarian" for a complete copy of the job announcement and supplemental questionnaire.



Click on "How to apply" for an official City of Oakland application.