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On-Call Veterinarian Opportunity

Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is looking to hire on-call veterinarians to join our team!

MCAS has been recognized as one of the top performing shelters in the country for implementing innovative, progressive lifesaving programs for shelter animals and creating a safe, livable community for people and animals. We are the primary agency responsible for lost pet care, animal abuse investigation, and animal rescue in Multnomah County, which consists of a large portion of the Portland metro area, including the City of Portland itself. We also offer dog and cat licensing, lost and found pet services, and animal adoptions through our shelter in Troutdale, Oregon.

As an on-call veterinarian at MCAS, you will build a career that gives back to the community, makes a positive impact on the lives of animals, and you will be part of a skilled team that brings dedication and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving environment. This position not only provides you unique opportunities to lead and collaborate but also encourages you to think outside of the box. We embrace diversity and reward imagination, and we are looking for someone who is committed to helping animals, pet-owners, and the people who provide foster care.

Specifically, we are looking for someone who :

• Is culturally sensitive to, and understands and practices racial and socioeconomic equity principles
• Has experience collaborating in the development and review of medical protocols
• Has the knowledge and ability to be a model and advocate for excellence in the quality of care we provide to the animals in our shelter
• Has the ability to work calmly under pressure, demonstrating the ability to think clearly and quickly while providing direction to support staff to provide quality care

Responsibilities : Duties in this role include, but are not limited to :

Our department's mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too.

What we can offer you : Imagine working to better the lives of people and animals, being challenged to help rid the community of inhumane animal treatment, and developing your skills and experience. With us, you will be challenged. You will be encouraged to excel. You will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. And you will be proud to be a part of the Multnomah County Animal Services team, dedicated to providing top-notch services to the community.

At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion.

To qualify : We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page.

Minimum qualifications / transferable skills

Preferred qualifications / transferable skills

Transferable skills : Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and evaluation : The application packet : Please be sure to provide all the materials below in your application submission :

Note : The application, resume, and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience / skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the 'Overview' and 'To Qualify' sections of this job posting. Please be thorough, as these materials will be used to determine your eligibility for an interview.

Internal candidates : After you have applied, you will receive the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire in your Workday inbox. Your application as an internal candidate is not complete until you fill out and submit the Oregon Veteran Preference Questionnaire.

The selection process : For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows :

Note : Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Type of position : This on-call position is eligible for overtime.

Schedule : Varies

Location : Multnomah County Animal Shelter, 1700 W Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060

Questions? Angie Larson, Recruiter Department of Community Service angie.r.larson@multco.us

Diversity and inclusion : At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans' preference : Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act : We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions? Recruiter : Angie Larson Email : angie.r.larson@multco.us Phone : +1 (503) 4079569 Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Job profile : 9746_1 - Veterinarian (On Call)