Veterinarian Surgeon

We are seeking a highly skilled Veterinary Surgeon to join our team at Riverside County Animal Services. As a Veterinary Surgeon, you will be responsible for performing a wide range of duties, including spay/neuter responsibilities in a clinic/mobile environment, performance of various other small animal surgeries, and provision of medical oversight of impounded animals.

• Perform physical examinations, preventive care, diagnostics, and treatments on a variety of animal species.
• Using appropriate medical equipment, perform sterilization and other surgeries as necessary on animals; administer anesthesia and/or other medications as needed.
• Perform immunizations on animals for purpose of disease control.
• Perform post-mortem exams on a variety of animals in order to make a diagnosis and/or document pathological findings for animal cruelty cases and to ensure community health.
• Maintain control of medicinal and surgical supplies.
• Ensure through subordinate staff all office equipment and miscellaneous supplies required for clinic activities are maintained at an adequate level and that requisitions are prepared and submitted through appropriate channels as necessary.
• Supervise employees to ensure clinic work is adequately performed; instruct, train and advise paraprofessional staff in the proper care and treatment of animals including the euthanasia of dogs, cats, birds and livestock.
• Assign and review work of subordinate staff; respond to inquiries from the public and department employees relative to the health and medical conditions of impounded animals.
• Maintain detailed and accurate medical records on individual animals; prepare reports and compose correspondence.

• Graduation from an accredited school of veterinary medicine with a degree of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of modern veterinary medicine, particularly as they relate to the treatment of small animals like dogs and cats.
• Ability to administer medical treatment to and perform surgery on animals; diagnose diseases among animals; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; prepare correspondence, records and reports as necessary.
• Physical exposures: This position may require working in an environment with exposure to animal smells, dander, excrement, fluids/wounds, and aggressive animals.
• A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a defined pension plan and generous annual vacation accrual. If you are a licensed veterinarian with a passion for animal care and a commitment to providing exceptional service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.