VETERINARIAN (Full time and part time)

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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:

Annual Salary Effective 1/1/2025: $151,909 - $216,14310% Department of Animal Care & Control Assignment Bonus $14,000 Annual Bonus for Non-Megaflex EmployeesAfter one year of employment with the DepartmentAnnual Salary with $14,000 Bonus: $151,909 - $230,143 Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!

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Requirements 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.

Qualifications Requirements:A valid California State License to practice veterinary medicine andA valid California Driver's License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functionsDesirable Qualifications:Experience working in an animal shelterPhysical 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.

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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.

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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) 735-2922Teletype Phone: (800) 735-2929Department Contact Name: Annie WongDepartment Contact Phone: (213) 351-2948Department Contact Email: awong@hr.lacounty.govType of Recruitment: Open Competitive Job OpportunityExam Number: O5729C-R