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Position Description

Be part of the City of Fresno's new Animal Center Department! The City of Fresno Animal Center Department is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Veterinarian to join their team. The Veterinarian will play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of the animals in the Center's care while embodying the goals, innovation, and animal care compassion that the City Manager envisions for the veterinary program and the community.

The ideal candidate should possess thorough knowledge in veterinary, treatment, prevention, control, surgical procedures, and care of a wide range of animals; knowledge of California state, federal, and municipal animal health laws and regulations governing the impounding, releasing and euthanasia of animals; and possess the ability to develop and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards of staff. In addition, qualified candidates must possess and maintain a valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board. Veterinarians who are licensed in another State may be qualified but must acquire a valid license from the State of California to practice veterinary medicine at time of appointment. Note: A prospective veterinarian who is licensed in another state may be hired by the City of Fresno while in the process of obtaining their State of California license. The incumbent must acquire their California license within six (6) months of appointment and cannot practice or serve as the City's Veterinarian until such time valid license to practice veterinary medicine issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board is granted.

Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License is required within sixty (60) days of appointment.

Must obtain valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) license within ninety (90) days of hire and maintain a valid license while employed. May be required to hold the Veterinary Premises License issued by the State of California Veterinary Medical Board.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is between $143,496-$233,340. Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

The Process

To pursue this phenomenal career opportunity, please visit our website at www.fresno.gov/jobs. To apply, please complete an employment application and upload your letter of interest, resume, and five work-related references. A select group of candidates will be invited to participate in the department interviews. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

Inquiries should be directed to:

Stephanie Rendon, Sr Human Resources/Risk Analyst

2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030

Fresno, California 93721-3614

(559) 621-6950