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City of Fremont

Veterinarian

City of Fremont, Fremont, California, us, 94537


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, including more than 200 sworn personnel and more than 100 professional staff. The department continues to grow as demand for services increases.

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: 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 and a valid license to practice Veterinary Medicine issued by the California Board of Examiners in Veterinary Medicine.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacities to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Work Environment: The incumbent will work in the animal shelter office and the shelter’s animal care area; exposure to animal bodily fluids in clinical situations and caring for their needs; may be exposed to aggressive animals.

Class Code: 6747 FLSA: Exempt EEOC Code: 2 Barg. Unit: FAME Probation: 12 months Established: 3/24

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