Chief Veterinarian

1 week ago

San Francisco, California, United States Riverside County, CA Full time
About the Position

Riverside County is seeking a dedicated and experienced Chief Veterinarian to join the Department of Animal Services (DAS). The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the veterinary medical facilities and services at all Department of Animal Services' shelters, as well as developing, implementing, and evaluating County veterinary programs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, coordinate, supervise, and maintain veterinary medical facilities and services at all Department of Animal Services' shelters.
  • Consult with the Director of Animal Services in developing, implementing, and evaluating County veterinary programs.
  • Create animal welfare, disease control, and prevention training materials for the Department of Animal Services, and lead training exercises at all County facilities.
  • Perform and/or oversee physical and postmortem examinations on a variety of animals to make diagnoses or pathological findings, and to determine and evaluate community health conditions.
  • Administer and/or oversee anesthesia and/or other medication as needed.
  • Provide surgical and medical care for a variety of sick and injured animals, including a high volume of spay and neutering operations.
  • Supervise subordinates to ensure clinic and mobile unit work is effectively organized and operationally efficient.
  • Interpret for other departments, governmental agencies, public or private organizations, and interested individuals the state and local laws, rules, and regulations related to animal health and disease.
  • Respond to cruelty cases and instruct in the proper care and treatment of animals.
  • Represent the County as an expert witness during cruelty case legal proceedings.
Requirements
  • Possession of a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited U.S. college or university of veterinary medicine.
  • A minimum of three years of performing veterinary medicine, which must have included shelter medicine, supervision of shelter staff, and veterinary program responsibility.
  • A valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of California.
  • Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in animal health and disease control and prevention.
  • Knowledge of animal welfare, disease control, and prevention training materials.
  • Ability to create and lead training exercises at all County facilities.
  • Ability to interpret state and local laws, rules, and regulations related to animal health and disease.

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