Animal Shelter Veterinarian - High Volume Spay/Neuter

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Company: County of San Bernardino, CA

Location: San Bernardino, CA 92404

Description:

Salary : $153,649.60 - $220,500.80 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-16405-02
Department: Animal Care
Opening Date: 04/19/2025

The Job
Be part of an innovative growing team!

Your opportunity starts here!
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 providing care for animals of San Bernardino County's Animal Shelters and community members. San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has recently procured its first ever mobile veterinary clinic and is in the process of building a new state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center that will include a veterinary hospital. Job duties include shelter medicine, high volume spay neuter, and community education. The State licensed veterinarian selected for this dynamic opportunity will join the veterinary team in assisting the lead Public Health Veterinarian 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 $220,500.

To learn more, please visit
  • The County Website

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 follow 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 .

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 May 2, 2025 for priority review.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation:If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference:Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the
Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
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