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VETERINARIAN
Open Competitive
PART-TIME
LAST DATE TO APPLY:
FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008
Resumes will not be accepted in
lieu of a City of Burbank application. Applications must be
completed, signed and in the City of Burbank's Human Resources
Office no later than 5 p.m., on the last date to apply.
Postmark dates are not acceptable.
SALARY: $46.31
- $56.27/hr (Salary includes a net 8% PERS contribution paid
for the employee by the City)
DEFINITION OF THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, to provide professional medical
care, diagnosis, and treatment to animals housed at the
Animal Shelter; and perform related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE
POSITION:
Provides lead direction to staff responsible for following
prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for
animals brought to the Shelter; ensures that the highest
level of service and care are provided and that changes in
animals’ conditions are recorded and properly addressed;
assists in the development and implementation of goals,
policies, and procedures for the facility and recommends
changes as needed; examines and evaluates animals, and
performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures,
including vaccinations and preventative treatment as
appropriate; performs surgical sterilization of animals,
including pediatric and high volume spay/neuter; coordinates
with local veterinarians and clinic/shelter professionals to
promote positive and productive relationships; arranges for
full-service care at a veterinary hospital for severely
injured, sick or diseased animals and provides full orders
for care; performs and/or directs necessary euthanasia
according to established protocol; establishes and maintains
medical records and drug use logs to standards of veterinary
and sheltering practices; ensures that records are in order
and complete, and prepares written reports as needed;
ensures that all State and Federal laws, regulations,
accepted standards, and Society of Animal Welfare
Administrators (SAWA) policies and procedures are adhered
to.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE
POSITION:
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Graduation from
an accredited college or university with a Doctor of
Veterinary degree and one year of professional veterinary
medical experience.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATES:
A valid License to practice Veterinary medicine in the State
of California at the time of application and a valid Drug
Enforcement Agency Registration Number, which authorizes the
holder to purchase schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, and 4 narcotics
and drugs within six months of appointment. A valid
California Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent may be
required at time of appointment.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS: Knowledge
of symptoms of animal diseases; medications associated with
veterinary care and their proper use and dosage; State and
Federal laws regulations, accepted standards, and SAWA
policies and procedures regarding clinic operations, the
practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal
care and handling; proper methods of safely handling and
restraining a wide variety of animals; various breeds and
species of animals; animal nutritional needs; proper usage
of veterinary and surgical equipment; animal behavior and
anatomy; animal physical examinations.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS &
QUALIFICATIONS:
The physical
ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, carry, and
run.
THE COMPETITION FOR THE
POSITION:
Applications will be reviewed. Admission to competitive
examination may be limited to those whose applications show
the best combination of qualifications in relation to the
requirements and duties of the position. Any part of the
examination process may be qualifying only.
THE
SELECTION PROCEDURE MAY REQUIRE ANY COMBINATION OF THE
FOLLOWING: A WRITTEN EXAMINATION, A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, OR
AN ORAL INTERVIEW. IF YOU HAVE A DISABILITY WHICH MAY REQUIRE
AN ACCOMMODATION IN ANY OF THESE SELECTION PROCEDURES, PLEASE
NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION IN WRITING BY THE LAST
DATE TO APPLY ON THIS BULLETIN.
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