• Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries of shelter animals; may provide consultation and education to pet owners on spay/neuter procedures and explain possible complications.
• Determines the need for diagnostic procedures, provides routine and emergency medical treatments; provides high quality shelter medicine by performing physical exams, treatments, and surgical procedures on shelter animals including assisting with administration of anesthesia, catheter placement, and pre- and post-operative monitoring.
• Administers injections to humanely euthanize animals in accordance with California State Law and Department guidelines and policies.
• Provides training and supervision to shelter medical staff on the medical care of impounded animals and on the animals for which surgery has been performed.
• Provides professional assistance in the investigations of mistreatment or neglect of animals; occasionally prepares reports to testify in court as the medical expert in animal cruelty or neglect cases.
• Provides direct, written or telephone health care instructions to the department’s Registered Veterinary Technicians.
• Monitors, maintains, and provides quality control of drugs used at the shelter and in the field.
• Supervises and oversees the clinical care provided by Registered Veterinary Technicians as needed.
• Participates in developing a comprehensive disease prevention program for the animal shelter.
• Monitors and performs health exams on adoption animals and animals released to rescue groups.
• Maintains animal medical records to track their care and health conditions.
• Establishes a positive working relationship with private veterinary hospitals and emergency facilities.
• Assists with emergency and disaster services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

How to Apply:

City Benefits:
The City offers an attractive Executive compensation and benefit package, that includes:

• Retirement - Participation in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS). Tier I Employees hired before 10/3/11: CalPERS 2.7% at 55; Classic members with less than 6 months separation: CalPERS 2% at 55, single highest year plan. New members, CalPERS 2% at 62, three highest year average plan.
• Health Insurance - The City contributes $1,125.00 (Employee Only), $1,377.00 (Employee 1), or $1,841.00 (Employee Family) for medical, dental and vision premiums. 
  • Eligible employees who waive all medical, dental, vision, supplemental life, and supplemental AD&D benefits will receive an annual “Health Insurance Waiver Stipend” of $4,000.00 every first paycheck of December.

• Leave
  • Administrative Leave – 80 hours upon hired, accrued annually July 1 of each fiscal year; 20 hour carry over limit.
  • Executive Leave – 225 hours, accrued bi-weekly
  • Sick Leave - 96 hours annually, accrued bi-weekly; available for use after ninety (90) days.
  • Vacation - 120 hours annually , accrued bi-weekly; available for use after one (1) year.
  • 13 holidays, plus 18 hours of floating holiday time.

• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance - The City provides Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance.
• Other - Optional Deferred Compensation Plan, flexible benefits plan, pre-tax childcare plan, employee assistance program, and all other benefits which are received by per the Executive Compensation and Benefits Plan. Application Submission: