What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Health Veterinarian position at County of San Bernardino, CA?
Salary : $147,700.80 - $211,952.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type : Full-time
Job Number : 25-16405-01
Department : Animal Care
Opening Date : 12 / 21 / 2024
The Job
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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 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.
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Minimum Requirements
Licenses : Possession of a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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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 :
These may be submitted via online application at www.sbcounty.gov / jobs - OR - by email to .
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 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 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.
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Salary : $147,701 - $211,952
