VETERINARIAN

Salary : $148,171.14 - $194,845.04 Annually

Location : Burbank, CA

Job Type : Expedited

Job Number : 240976M1

Department : Parks and Recreation

Opening Date : 04 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT

Open to all qualified candidates.

Tentative examination dates for this recruitment :

Week of TBD - Blind application and supplemental scoring

Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.

Animal Shelter Veterinarian are eligible for a one-time signing incentive of $9,500 upon hire.

Under general supervision, to provide professional medical care, diagnosis, and treatment to animals housed at the Animal Shelter; and perform related work as required.

Essential Functions

Provides lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for animals brought to the Shelter; ensures that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animals' conditions are recorded and properly addressed; assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the facility and recommends changes as needed; examines and evaluates animals, and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures, including vaccinations and preventative treatment as appropriate; performs surgical sterilization of animals, including pediatric and high volume spay / neuter; coordinates with local veterinarians and clinic / shelter professionals to promote positive and productive relationships; arranges for full-service care at a veterinary hospital for severely injured, sick or diseased animals and provides full orders for care; performs and / or directs necessary euthanasia according to established protocol; establishes and maintains medical records and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices; ensures that records are inorder and complete, and prepares written reports as needed; ensures that all State and Federal laws, regulations, accepted standards, and Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) policies and procedures are adhered to; maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues; builds and maintains effective relationships with the community, volunteers, and fellow employees; assists in the monitoring of inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

Minimum Qualifications

Employment Standards :

Knowledge of symptoms of animal diseases; medications associated with veterinary care and their proper use and dosage; State and Federal laws regulations, accepted standards, and SAWA policies and procedures regarding clinic operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling; proper methods of safely handling and restraining a wide variety of animals; various breeds and species of animals; animal nutritional needs; proper usage of veterinary and surgical equipment; animal behavior and anatomy; animal physical examinations.

Ability to detect symptoms of injury, illness, or abnormality in animals; perform medical and surgical procedures, including spay and neuter procedures for cats, dogs, and rabbits; write reports and maintain efficient records; work well and communicate effectively with fellow employees, outside agencies, volunteers, and the public; originate and execute projects with little or no supervision; effectively express ideas orally and inwriting; appropriately interpret instructions in written, oral, graphic, or schedule form; work with and restrain animals of all sizes.

Education / Training : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary degree andone year of professional veterinary medical experience.

Special Conditions & Requirements : The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, carry, and run.

License & Certificates : A valid License to practice Veterinary medicine in the State of California at the time of application and a valid Drug Enforcement Agency Registration Number, which authorizes the holder to purchase schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, and 4 narcotics and drugs within six months of appointment.

Supplemental Information

A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.

This job title is represented by the Burbank Management Association (BMA)

The City of Burbank offers excellent employee benefits, please click on the following link for additional information regarding employee benefits :

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Please note, employee benefits vary based on employment status - full-time or part-time; regular or temporary, and many benefits are not applicable to temporary employees.

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You must answer the following question in order to be considered for the position. The purpose of this Supplemental Questionnaire is to give you an opportunity to provide additional information regarding your specific qualifications for the position of Veterinarian. This Supplemental Questionnaire is considered part of your application process and will be evaluated along with your application on a competitive basis to determine which applicants will proceed to the next step in the selection process.INSTRUCTIONSAnswer should be complete, specific, and precise. Incomplete, illegible, vague, or excessively long responses to any question may disqualify you from being considered further for the position. Please be specific in answering the Supplemental Questions, as they will be used to evaluate which applicants will be given further consideration in the process. DO NOT answer, "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Click "Yes" to reflect that you have read and understand this statement.

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Please explain your experience in the following categories. Select all that apply :

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How many years of experience do you have as a licensed veterinarian providing medical treatment to animals, including surgical procedures, spaying / neutering and medical examinations in a veterinary hospital or shelter setting?

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Do you have experience spaying and / or neutering rabbits?

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Are you willing to perform euthanasia?

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Are you willing to work evenings and weekends if needed?

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Have you graduated from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary degree?

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How many years of professional veterinarian medical experience do you have?

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I understand that all requested information must be furnished on the application itself. Resumes and / or attachments may be included, but CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED for a completed application form. A resume submitted in lieu of an application will not be sufficient. Furthermore, "See resume" is not an acceptable response under Duties. An application containing this response may be deemed incomplete. If I do not provide information on my application under Education, Experience, and / or License and Certificates sections that I meet the minimum qualifications for the position I am applying for, I will be deemed "not qualified" and may not proceed in the recruitment.

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