Job Description

General Statement of Duties

Do you share a love for animals and a passion for addressing pet overpopulation? The City of Eugene is recruiting for a confident, part-time veterinarian & surgeon to join our small, yet dynamic team. As one of Lane County\'s only low-cost Wellness Clinics, we strive to meet the expanding need for these critical services.

The Clinic provides services for a demographic that is diverse in a variety of ways and works hard to embrace the perspectives, ideas and circumstances of many. Non-traditional and outside-the-box thinkers are encouraged to apply!

The City of Eugene Spay & Neuter Clinic is a small-animal, wellness center providing care for cats and dogs only. The Clinic performs spay and neuter surgeries 3 days per week with the expectation of returning to 4 or 5 days as staffing allows. Additionally, the Clinic operates a wellness clinic (vaccinations, parasite control, in-house rapid blood tests, etc.), 5 days per week for the general public. Due to the limited space within the clinic, we continue to utilize a contactless check-in system and provide curbside services only. Read more about the Spay and Neuter Clinic .

On an average day, our veterinary surgeon completes 12-15 spay and neuter surgeries and during our afternoon wellness clinic, the veterinarian on staff examines 20-30 patients. The support staff will serve an additional 20-25 in-person clients for counter services (no vet visit needed). In addition to in-person clients and patients, the staff tends to an additional 50-75 calls daily.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED

First review of applications will take place: Monday, April 10, 2023

ONLINE APPLICATIONS ONLY

Salary Range: $41.43 - $55.93 Hourly

The City of Eugene determines starting pay within the range based on relevant education and experience as provided by the applicant in their application materials. This process is consistent with the . You can learn more about our process at our page.

Benefits: The City of Eugene offers robust and competitive benefits. For more info, click the Benefits Tab, or visit as well as this .

Department/Division: Central Services / Central Services Administration

Work Location: 3970 W. 1st Ave., Eugene, OR 97402

Must reside in the state of Oregon and be able to report onsite in Eugene, OR for work as needed.

Work Schedule: This is a part-time position. Schedule for this position has some flexibility and hours will occur Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (half & full day shifts available).

Position Type: This role may be filled as a Regular, Part-time position or as a 2-year Limited Duration position. See the Supplemental Information section at the end of the posting for more information on Limited Duration opportunities.
Bilingual Pay Benefit: This position qualifies for up to an additional 5% of base salary for bilingual pay. Please see \xe2\x80\x9cSupplemental Information\xe2\x80\x9d at the end of the posting for more information.

Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following

• Provides limited veterinary (wellness) care; performs pre- and post-operative examinations; calculates and administers anesthetic agents; performs spay and neuter surgeries with the potential add-ons of hernia repairs, uncomplicated deciduous dental extractions and/or dew-claw removal procedures. Administers vaccinations, parasite control and similar preventive treatments.
• Answers questions and provides information to the public regarding animal vaccinations, health care and post-operative care.
• Performs complete physical exams for animals in need of health certification for travel.
• Assists in the implementation of goals and objectives for the clinic as determined by the Clinic Supervisor.
• Performs evaluations of assigned staff and assists in ensuring appropriate training is provided.
• Performs related and other duties as assigned.

To view detailed information on the duties, knowledge, and abilities that may be expected for this position, please see the classification:

Qualifications

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they are able to perform every task in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes with relevant transferrable skills from a variety of sources and experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill-set for the role.

When screening your application, the City will consider an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to meet minimum qualifications for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

One year of increasingly responsible experience in veterinary medicine and spay/neuter surgery.

Education/Training:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a permanent, valid license to practice veterinary medicine in Oregon.
• Must be eligible to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration Registration Number from the U.S. Department of Justice.
• Must have, or be able to obtain, accreditation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

The ideal candidate will have the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Animal anatomy and physiology.
• Principles and techniques of small animal surgery.
• Behavioral characteristics of animals.
• Proper animal restraint techniques.
• Principles and practices of veterinary immunology, epidemiology, diagnostics and therapeutics.
• Principles and practices of veterinary pharmacology and anesthesiology, including the interaction and effect of various medications.
• Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations regarding veterinary and public health practices.
• Safe work practices.
• Cultural competency and experience working with diverse populations.

Ability to:

• Perform surgical procedures including spaying and neutering dogs and cats.
• Administer vaccinations to dogs and cats.
• Properly detect and diagnose illnesses of dogs and cats.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work with diverse demographics in a productive and compassionate manner.
• Balance the needs and policies of the clinic while remaining open-minded and accessible to clientele.

Supplemental Information

What to Expect from our Selection Process: Applicants are screened based upon their relevant knowledge, abilities, skills, experience, and training. The selection process varies according to the position and can include such things as screening of supplemental questionnaires, written or skill tests, ability or fitness tests, interviews, and assessment processes. In addition, background investigations and records checks may be required. Some positions also require applicants to have a psychological evaluation and/or physical examination and a drug test prior to employment. Marijuana use is evaluated consistent with current state law regulations. PLEASE NOTE: Once the posting closes, the process can take 4-6 weeks to complete.

Limited Duration (LD) Opportunity - Non-represented:

Open to full-time, part-time, LD, and Recreation Activity Employee (RAE) City of Eugene employees.

This LD position could last up to 24 months per business need.

If you are currently an employee, you will not have rights back to your current LD position.

LD employees will receive City health plan coverage and have many of the same benefits as regular employees with some exceptions due to the limited length of employment.

LD employees are at-will employees and do not have a probationary period.
Living & Working in Eugene: For more information on living in Eugene, how the City of Eugene operates, and more, visit Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

Non-Represented Retirement Program: Upon eligibility, the City will contribute an employee contribution of 6%, as well as the employer contribution, to a retirement program administered by the Oregon Public Employees\' Retirement System (PERS). In addition, the City will pay a 3% contribution to a deferred compensation program if the employee contributes at least 1%.

Bilingual Pay Benefit: This benefit compensates non-represented employees up to 5% of their base salary. To qualify for bilingual pay, the employee must demonstrate fluency in an eligible language and pass a language proficiency test that is administrated by the City\'s Employee Resource Center division.

Eligibility List: This posting may also be used to establish an eligibility list of applicants for future vacancies. Candidates that are placed on the eligibility list will be notified via email which will include the duration of the list and how notification of call up will occur.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The City of Eugene is committed to a respectful work environment. We value the cultural, educational, and life experiences of each employee. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver culturally responsive services to all members of our community. As part of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion we desire to welcome, respect, and create a sense of belonging for a wide range of identities and experiences in our workforce. Women, people with disabilities, and persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

The City of Eugene complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any applicant with a qualified disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act may request accommodation by contacting an employment coordinator at (541) 682-5061.

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the City of Eugene will request all eligible candidates who accept employment with the City to provide documentation to prove they are eligible for employment in the United States.

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