RECOMMENDATION(S):
INTRODUCE Ordinance No. 2021-09 amending the County Ordinance Code to re-title the Animal Clinic Veterinarian - Exempt classification to the new title of Animal Shelter Veterinarian - Exempt and to eliminate the classification of Veterinarian (hourly rate) in the list of classifications excluded from the merit system, WAIVE READING and FIX March 30, 2021, for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No impact.
BACKGROUND:
The Animal Clinic Veterinarian supports the Department by following all State and local veterinary guidelines in the Spay/Neuter Clinic and In-House Medical Care. The Animal Clinic Veterinarian also collaborates with the Chief of Shelter Medicine on the hiring and oversight of the Departments contracted Veterinarians and sets the standards of care and protocols, while training skilled staff (e.g. Veterinarians, Registered Veterinary Technicians, Veterinary Assistants) to provide high level customer service to animal care partners and members of the public.
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