The Department of Animal Services seeks candidates for Veterinarian in an Animal Shelter facility, currently located at Carlsbad and Bonita. Incumbents will provide leadership and direction for the medical and surgical care of shelter animals. The incumbent will triage a diverse caseload, diagnose a wide variety of medical conditions, develop treatment plans, communicate efforts for the containment of contagious diseases, oversee the distribution and use of controlled drugs and ensure all veterinary work is performed in accordance with State law, County policies and best practices. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting exams, providing routine care, performing surgical procedures, maintaining thorough medical records, advising and training staff, being a liaison with veterinary community partners, managing supply inventory, assisting with the documentation of animal cruelty cases and working in partnership with the Animal Medical Operations Manager (AMOM) to operate within budgetary guidelines while maximizing care and treatment of animals.
 
*UPCOMING* DAS Veterinarians will have an opportunity to be a part of a mobile surgical unit to provide spay/neuter and basic wellness services to targeted communities. Initial mobile unit outreach based on current shelter intake will offer targeted services in the Spring Valley, Lakeside, Ramona, and Fallbrook communities, with additional areas to be added as needed. Come join one of the most progressive Animal Shelter systems in the nation, APPLY NOW!
 
DAS is dedicated to protecting the health, safety and welfare of people and animals. The County of San Diego has shelters located in Carlsbad and Bonita. Each shelter has a medical division that consist of Veterinarians and Registered Veterinary Technicians who provide medical and surgical services, including high-quality high-volume, for the animals within the Department's care. In additional to providing quality care to the injured, sick and homeless animals, the Department promotes a partnership with the community, offers education, encourages adoption of shelter animals and provides enforcement of animal related laws. For more information about DAS, click here.

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HIRING TIMELINE AND DATES: 
 
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.

• Job Offer and Background Process begins shortly after the interviews. 
• Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. 

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

• A degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine AND two (2) years of experience in veterinary medicine PLUS
• A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California, which will be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at the time of appointment AND
• Possess or be able to obtain a Drug Enforcement Agency (D.E.A.) controlled substance registration.

 

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. 

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.