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California State Association of Counties

Veterinary Surgeon

California State Association of Counties, Los Angeles, California, United States,


The Animal Services Department seeks a Veterinary Surgeon for the Jurupa, San Jacinto, and Thousand Palms locations. This position will perform a wide range of duties including spay/neuter responsibilities in a clinic/mobile environment, performance of various other small animal surgeries, and provision of medical oversight of impounded animals. The most competitive candidates will have shelter medicine and high volume spay/neuter experience. In addition to surgical responsibilities, the candidate will perform examinations, develop, and oversee treatment plans and medical progress of sick and injured shelter animals. If you are a licensed veterinarian and meet the minimum qualifications, we want you to apply. Benefits: The benefits of this position are many, which include: a wide scope of responsibilities allowing you to grow as a professional, regular business hours, no emergency or evening work, excellent pay and benefits, a defined pension plan, generous annual vacation accrual, paid holidays, and life insurance. Qualifications: Education:

Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Ability to:

Administer medical treatment to and perform surgery on animals; diagnose diseases among animals; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; prepare correspondence, records, and reports as necessary. The Veterinary Surgeon may assist with euthanasia of animals and/or lifting of animals for disposal and impounding. License:

A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California. (An applicant lacking a valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California may be appointed provided he/she acquires the license within 12 months from date of hire.) Possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

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