Description

Veterinarian

Salary: $185,000.00 - $220,000.00 Annually
Location: Visalia, CA
Job Type: Full-Time At-Will
Job Number: CT-038202-26
Department: Health and Human Services Agency
Opening Date: 11/03/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
 
THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT AND CAN CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE AT ANYTIME

The Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting for the position of Veterinarian. This is an At-Will position, and the salary will be appointed within the listed salary range.  If interested in employment for this position, please submit an online application for consideration with an attached resume included.

Current vacancy is with the Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) located in Visalia, CA. 

Position will perform high volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries, oversees perioperative care, diagnoses and treats medical conditions of shelter animals, vaccinates, and gives emergency treatment to impounded animals; reviews animal bite reports for rabies control, assists with animal cruelty investigations; holds the Veterinary Premise Permit and DEA License for the shelter and utilizes custom animal software.

For more Information including compensation and benefits:
Copy of Professional Flyer - Veterinarian.pdf

FIRST REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS: NOVEMBER 24, 2025

 
Typical Duties
 

DUTY SAMPLE

Diagnoses and treats diseases, illness, and injuries of shelter animals including dogs, cats, pocket pets, and occasionally farm animals.
Oversees all aspects of veterinary surgical care including physical examination, surgery, pre-and post-operative care, anesthetic administration and monitoring, emergency care, restraint and treatment following all SOPs as put forth by Tulare County.
Diagnose and treatment of post-surgical medical complications of animals.
Attend staff, management, and other requested meetings. Obtain continuing education as required by Tulare County and licensing requirements.

For a full list of duties for this position, please click here. 

 
Minimum Qualifications
 

Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

Knowledge of:  

Current veterinary principles, practices, and techniques relating to sick or injured animals.
Rabies control laws
Veterinary forensics and animal cruelty laws
Shelter practices and population medicine
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulations regarding health certificates and transport of animals
High volume, high-quality spay and neuter techniques.
Bacteriology, pathology, serology, and other veterinary laboratory procedures
Principles of public health related to animal carried diseases.
Supervisory principles and practices
Skill/Ability to: 

Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
Complete multiple priority projects with strict deadlines.
Maintain confidentiality of patient/client information.
Attend meetings outside of regular working hours and may work on-call to respond to emergencies.
Perform high volume, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries daily in a fast-paced environment. 
Work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Demonstrate genuine concerns, compassion and caring for animals.
Diagnose and treat diseases among animals.
Apply animal care knowledge in a shelter setting.
Establish and enforce quarantine of animals.
Gather evidence in case of violation of rules and regulations.
Communicate in a manner that is both compassionate and informative when interacting with staff, clients and with the public.
Ability to address emotional situations with pet owners.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Effectively supervise shelter staff as it relates to veterinary care or surgery.
Perform humane euthanasia.
Travel within and outside Tulare County for work related activities using County vehicle.
Organize work, determine priorities, exercise good judgment, and complete multiple tasks with deadlines under stressful conditions.
Follow safe work practices.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely in person and over the telephone.  
Write clearly to convey ideas in memos, emails, and correspondence using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 
Effectively utilize specialized animal software.
File and maintain accurate records.
Plan and complete assignments independently.
Exhibit humane and sympathetic treatment of animals.
Work in a loud environment while exposed to animals, animal fluids, waste and smells, and pharmaceuticals.
Remain standing for long periods of time.
Demonstrate hand and finger dexterity.
Demonstrate team approach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and consider larger organization or team goals.
Demonstrate willingness to adapt and remain calm in a constantly changing and stressful work environment.
Handle, position, and restrain live animals of both small and large animal species.
Handle, position, lift, and move materials, equipment, and supplies.
Retain and recall information.
Education:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited school of veterinary medicine 
Experience:

None
License or Certificate:

Possession of a current California Veterinarian License from the Veterinary Medical Board. The required licenses MUST be current and unrestricted; a conditional, provisional, probationary, or restricted license will NOT be accepted.
Possession of, or eligibility to obtain, a National Accreditation Number from the USDA.
 Ability to obtain a DEA license for the procurement and use of controlled substances utilized in a veterinary setting within 30 days from the date of hire into this classification. Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in separation from County employment... 
Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Must be immunized against rabies within three (3) months of start date and maintain immunity for the duration of employment.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge of:

General geography of the unincorporated areas of Tulare County.
Experience:

Two (2) years of veterinary medical experience, one (1) year of which includes surgical experience in spaying and neutering.
 
Employer
County of Tulare
Address
2500 W Burrel Avenue

Visalia, California, 93291

Requirements

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