8193 - Part-Time Veterinarian (Hhs- Animal Services)

• Must pass a criminal background check prior to hire.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen prior to hire.
• Must submit an acceptable DMV certified court print prior to hire. Please click on the following link to review Jackson County's requirements for an acceptable driving record.
• This is a part-time position. Annual salary will be pro-rated according to hours worked.
• Transcripts must be submitted to meet the educational requirements of this posting.
• This is a non-represented position (Management/Confidential)

I. Position Summary

Provides medical services to all shelter animals including diagnosing and treating sick and injured animals. Performs a full range of complex duties, with substantial discretion of procedures and supervises and manages the medical care services staff and program of the animal shelter.

II. Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Provides reports and testimony related to criminal investigations.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Provides medical and dental services to all shelter animals including performing physical examinations, basic diagnostics, medical rounds and treatments.
• Has regular and reliable attendance.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Monitors the overall health of the shelter population and works with the manager to recognize, treat, and prevent contagious diseases and other medical issues.
• Occasional weekend work and irregular hours may be required.
• Provides vaccination services to animals in the community at public vaccination and licensing clinics.
• Selects, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff; conducts performance evaluations, and initiates disciplinary actions as warranted; resolves grievances and other sensitive personnel matters.
• Maintains current premise permits and Drug Enforcement Administration licenses for the facility. Maintains and reviews all records related to the use of controlled substances in the facility.
• Coordinates, schedules, and oversees all medical care activities within the Animal Shelter to assure that work is performed efficiently and according to appropriate guidelines, procedures, and regulations; prioritizes and coordinates work with other departments, staff, and contractors to ensure timely completion of assigned activities.
• Performs surgical sterilization and minor medical procedures for shelter animals.

III. Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

Graduation from a veterinary medical school accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association AND three years veterinary clinic experience as a veterinarian.

License, Certificate or Other

Possession of a valid, in good standing license issued by the State of Oregon Veterinary Medical Examining Board. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

IV. Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Position requires extensive knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the diagnosis and treatment of animals; preventive health maintenance and promotion; modern supervisory and management principles and practices; program planning and coordination. Position requires ability to exercise initiative and clinical judgment in carrying out tasks and responsibilities; perform thorough physical examinations and operate medical instruments and equipment; set work priorities and train, direct, motivate, and evaluate the work of assigned staff; effectively counsel and educate the public; diagnose conditions with skill; function independently with limited supervision; maintain accurate records and prepare reports according to standardized professional guidelines and licensing requirements; maintain case confidentiality and sensitivity; understand and carry out policies and procedures; operate office equipment including a computer and peripheral equipment; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; exert moderate to extensive amount of physical effort involving stooping, crouching, climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting; moving from one area of the office to another; carrying animals up to 50 pounds and standing for extended periods; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations and communicating with others; sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform medical procedures and semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as typing, filing, data entry, and use of office equipment such as computers. Requires ability to perceive color, odor, texture, and sound. Requires driving and travel.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work may be conducted in a noisy, crowded area, with exposure to uncomfortable physical conditions, including heat, cold, wetness, strong odors, animal blood and other body fluids and/or infectious animals, and strong and/or toxic chemicals. Includes exposure to animals and may include exposure to disruptive people. Must be willing to work various shifts that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.

V. Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification.

• Wellness Center by CareATC – In addition to health insurance, certain primary care medical services, lab services, and prescription medications are offered at no out-of-pocket cost for the employee who is enrolled in the County’s health insurance plan, and their eligible dependents at the wellness center.

• Group Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment – Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), the benefit is equal to two times the employee’s annual salary rounded to the next higher $1,000, to a maximum of $500,000. Insurance in excess of $50,000 is a taxable benefit.

• Long-term Disability – Fully funded for regular full-time employees (prorated for regular part-time employees), employees are eligible the first of the month following date of hire. The benefits are payable after a waiting period of 60 days at a rate of 66 2/3 percent of base salary, up to a maximum monthly benefit of $12,000.

• Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment – Regular employees may choose to participate in additional AD&D coverage through payroll deduction, and have the choice of plan and coverage amounts.

• Vacation – Regular full-time employees earn vacation leave at a rate of 17 to 33 days annually depending upon years of County service and position band. Regular part-time employees accrue vacation leave on a prorated basis. Employees can carry forward up to three times the annual vacation accrual (prorated for part-time employees). Vacation leave cannot be used during the first six full months of regular employment. Twice per fiscal year, employees may request to be paid for vacation accruals, provided specific requirements are met.

• Sick Leave – Regular full-time employees earn sick leave at the rate of 3.70 hours per pay period (12 days annually), which starts to accrue during the first pay period and may accrue without limit. Regular part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis. Accrued sick leave may be used as soon as it is accrued.

• Holidays – Regular full-time employees receive ten paid holidays annually (prorated for regular part-time employees), New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Holidays that fall on a Saturday will be observed on the previous Friday and holidays that fall on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

• Personal Leave – Each fiscal year on July 1, full-time regular employees (except Sheriff management employees) receive one personal leave day (eight hours; prorated for regular part-time employees based on the position’s FTE as of July 1). Employees must be employed on July 1 to be eligible to receive the personal leave day. Personal leave is used in 15 minute increments. If it is not used, it does not roll over to the following year.

• Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System – Jackson County participates in the State of Oregon Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). PERS has Tier One, Tier Two, and the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP) pension programs, as well as the Individual Account Program (IAP). Tier One covers members hired before January 1, 1996; Tier Two covers members hired between January 1, 1996 and August 28, 2003; and OPSRP covers members hired on or after August 29, 2003.

• Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program – Jackson County offers regular employees the option to enroll in IRS Section 457 Deferred Compensation Retirement Plans. The employee defers compensation through voluntary payroll deductions into this supplemental retirement plan. The 457 plan is a separate retirement plan from PERS.

• Voluntary Direct Deposit – An employee may choose to have their payroll check automatically deposited into their bank account. Employees can choose up to four accounts to receive direct deposit funds. Most banks allow participation of this program.

• Voluntary Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Section 125 Plan – The FSA is a tax-free regular employee-funded account. Regular employees may choose to participate in pre-tax health insurance premiums, out-of-pocket unreimbursed eligible health care expenses, dependent care expenses, and qualified transportation expenses, in order to have “before-tax” dollars deducted from their paychecks.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – The County has two fully-funded Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to offer. Employees can utilize both. The EAP is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL benefit that can assist you and your eligible family members with personal problems, large or small. The EAP provides confidential services to help people privately resolve problems that may interfere with work, family, and life. The EAP is offered to regular employees, their dependents, and any household members. Services include up to four face-to-face counseling sessions per issue per year, 24/7/365 crisis access to counselors, and convenient access to on-line consultations with licensed counselors.