Veterinarian

The Fremont Police Department - Animal Services Division is recruiting for the position of Veterinarian. About the Fremont Police Department: Fremont Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the City of Fremont, California. As of 2023, the department consists of over 300 staff, of which more than 200 are sworn personnel, and more than 100 are professional staff. Job Responsibilities: Performs high volume, high quality spay/neuter surgeries of shelter animals and owned animals including dogs, cats, and rabbits. Determines the need for diagnostic procedures and medical treatments. Provides high quality shelter medicine by performing physical exams, treatments, and surgical procedures on shelter animals. Monitors and evaluates the shelter population for behavioral conditions. Administers injections to humanely euthanize animals in accordance with California State Law and Department guidelines and policies. Desirable Qualifications: Experience in the following areas: High volume spay/neuter High volume herd health Shelter medicine Emergency triage Community cats spay/neuter Education/Experience: Any combination of education and/or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: a Doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in Veterinary Medicine and two (2) years of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of animals in a clinical setting, private practice or animal shelter environment, including the performance of surgery. Licenses/Certificates/Special Requirements: Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license by the time of appointment. Possession and maintenance of a valid license to practice Veterinary Medicine issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine. Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) license for procuring drugs. Possession of the California Veterinary Medical Board premise permit. Possession of a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) accreditation may be required. Willingness to respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours.

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