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Salary Grade: 20
Pay Range
Full Range: $117,545 - $176,318 Annually Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. Are you a compassionate and dedicated veterinarian with a passion for making a difference in the lives of animals and their owners? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team at Pima Animal Care Center.As a veterinarian with Pima County, you will play a crucial role in our mission to provide high-quality veterinary care to underserved communities and improve the welfare of animals in need. Your primary responsibilities will include diagnosing and treating a variety of animals, performing surgeries, and offering preventive care services.By joining our team, you'll be part of a community of like-minded professionals who are driven by a shared purpose and a deep love for animals. You'll also have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, providing care to pets from all walks of life.If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and be a part of an organization that values both animals and the community, we invite you to apply. Your skills and passion will be instrumental in advancing our mission and improving the lives of animals and their owners.Pima Animal Care Center is the open-admissions animal shelter for Tucson and Pima County, taking in around 20,000 pets each year and providing a full range of animal services covering a 9,000-square-mile area.This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. This position qualifies for the Arizona Veterinary Loan Assistance Program.Hours: Non-traditional, including weekends, evenings, and early mornings. (Work assignments may vary depending on the department's needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)Responsibilities:
- Performs daily observations and examinations of impounded animals;
- Provides the requisite veterinary services necessary to diagnose animal health-related issues, develops appropriate therapy/treatment regimens and administers first aid if necessary;
- Examines and assesses impounded and found animals that have bitten humans for symptoms of rabies;
- Documents the identification of rabies in impounded or found animals, and assures proper notification of local/state health agencies, individuals who have been in contact with rabies-infected animals and their physicians, health-care and public health agencies;
- Performs high volume animal alteration surgeries;
- Assists in the training of staff on proper surgical procedures, animal evaluation and monitoring for pre-/intra-/post-surgical signs and symptoms;
- Assists in the training of staff on preparation of sterile surgery packs, animals and maintenance of sterile surgical fields;
- Assists in the control, security, record keeping and use of controlled drugs by staff in the PACC and ensures conformance with federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations to maintain the facility and personal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) licenses and permits;
- Informs/advises/trains staff on animal care topics, which may include, but is not limited to, diagnosis, therapy and treatment of impounded animals, emergency veterinary techniques, husbandry, nutrition, preventive care, first aid, and control/containment/preventive measures for communicable diseases in an animal shelter environment;
- Trains/advises staff on principles and practices of animal restraint and chemical capture, detection, identification and dispositions of animal welfare/cruelty cases;
- May testify in court as an expert witness relative to veterinary issues related to PACC operations.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- principles, practices and techniques of the practice of professional veterinary medicine;
- principles and practices of domestic animal care and control;
- applicable laws, regulations and ordinances, including those of the DEA, related to animal and rabies control and the practice of veterinary medicine, to include the control, security and record-keeping for controlled drugs used in PACC operations;
- federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations required to maintain the facility and personal DEA licenses and permits;
- Pima County Merit System Rules and Personnel Policies/Procedures;
- County contracting and procurement policies and procedures;
- principles and practices of personnel management and public health administration;
- applicable principles and practices of disease control and public health.
Skill in:
- practice of veterinary medicine in an animal care environment;
- planning, coordinating and directing animal care programs;
- coordinating and administering veterinary service contracts and supervising contractors/service providers;
- communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine with a doctoral degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or (VDM) at the time of appointment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see resume" on your application.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Licenses and Certificates:
A current Arizona license to practice veterinary medicine (per A.R.S. 32-2215 et seq) and a current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license for the prescription and administration of controlled substances is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained as a condition of employment. Valid driver license is required at time of application. Valid AZ driver license is required at time of appointment. The successful applicant will be subject to a 39-month DOT Motor Vehicle Record review to determine applicant’s suitability to operate county vehicles in accordance with Pima County administrative procedures. Failure to obtain and maintain the required licenses and certifications shall be grounds for termination. Any offer of employment resulting from this recruitment is contingent upon Fleet Services’ review and approval of the candidate’s driving record.
Special Notice Items:
Hours: Non-traditional, including weekends, evenings, and early mornings. Completion of a rabies vaccination cycle is required within 2 months of hire. This position will require a post-job offer physical and drug screen. Medical inability to be immunized, or previous immunization, must be verified by the County Physician prior to employment. Recommended boosters are required for the duration of employment unless medically excused or physiologically unable to develop immunity. The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County. Access to a private, registered, INSURED vehicle for business travel is required (business mileage reimbursed).
Physical/Sensory Requirements:
Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information:
Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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