Public Health Veterinarian

Job Description:

Public Health Veterinarian

Description

The Job

Be part of an innovative growing team!

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2024 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards

Enriching Lives: The Impact of an Animal Care Enrichment Program on a Shelter

Reducing Barriers to Animal Adoption

The AC and POPCo Partnership: Spay and Neuter Voucher Program

Improving Efficiency Shelter Strategies Using Simple Tools and Technology

Animal Care Volunteer Program: Changing the Lives of Pets and People

Ready to Rescue: SBC Animal Emergency Response Program

Animal Care: Connecting with the Community through Social Media

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian who, with their medical expertise, will join a veterinary team in assisting the Animal Care Division and Public Health leadership with one or more innovative projects. San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is in the process of procuring its first ever mobile veterinary clinic and designing a new state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center that will include a veterinary hospital. The State licensed veterinarian selected for this dynamic opportunity will join the veterinary team in providing guidance for the establishment of the County’s new veterinary facilities.

Outstanding Compensation and Benefits: San Bernardino County offers a generous compensation package that includes a competitive salary within the designated 87C salary range and our excellent Exempt C Benefits package. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefit Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with a complementing modified leaves package and benefits. Annual base salary up to $211,952.

Click HERE to view our brochure, including additional information regarding the position, qualifications and a detailed list of benefits .
To learn more, please click the link below

• County Website
• Department of Public Health
• County Vision

Minimum Requirements

Licenses: Possession of a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

-AND-

Experience: One (1) year of experience providing veterinary services.

Must obtain a valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain valid license throughout employment.

Desired Qualifications

San Bernardino County seeks dedicated and passionate veterinarians to apply and join the DPH Veterinarian team. The ideal candidate will be someone who welcomes the opportunity to lead animal care policies and initiatives while assisting the County during its transition to a cutting-edge and innovative animal care center.

The ideal candidate will be pragmatic, have attention to detail and enjoy engaging with the community in special programs, educational courses and partnerships. This person will be comfortable collaborating with other public health team members as well as be able to prioritize the health of the overall animal facilities.

Selection Process

TO BE CONSIDERED

Interested candidates please submit:

• Compelling cover letter;
• Comprehensive resume;
• Three (3) professional references.

These may be submitted via online application at www.sbcounty.gov/jobs - OR - by email to ExecRecruit@hr.sbcounty.gov .

This is a confidential process and will be handled accordingly throughout all stages of the recruitment process. References will not be contacted until mutual interest has been established and a reference release form is completed.

Questions should be addressed to: Silvia Zayas ( szayas@hr.sbcounty.gov ) OR Neyda Gonzalez (neyda.gonzalez@hr.sbcounty.gov)

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply asap and no later than January 6, 2025 for priority review.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Contract Employees
Specific benefit informationcan be found in the job announcement or your employment contract.Detailed benefitsinformation can also be viewed on theCounty's Employee Benefits and Services Division website at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/benefits-occupational-unit/ .

Salary:

$147,700.80 - $211,952.00 Annually