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C. 40

To:	Board of Supervisors
From:	Beth Ward, Animal Services Director
Date:	September 20, 2016

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Add one Animal Clinic Veterinarian-Exempt position in the Animal Services Department

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 09/20/2016

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor

ABSENT:

Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor

Contact:	Arturo Castillo (925) 335-8370
cc:	Arturo Castillo

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: September 20, 2016
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

ADOPT Position Adjustment Resolution No. 21940 to add one (1) Animal Clinic Veterinarian-Exempt (BKS1) (unrepresented) position at salary plan and grade B85 1957 ($8,042-$9,775) in the Animal Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon approval, the cost of this action will be $166,180 for fiscal year 2016/17. This position will include an annual pension expense of $42,029. This position will be funded by 32% User Fees, 31% City Revenue, 37% County General Fund. The revenue to support this position will be continued in fiscal year 2017/18.

BACKGROUND:

A licensed Veterinarian is required in order to perform the services that the Animal Services Department carries out on a daily basis. The Animal Clinic Veterinarian-Exempt will manage all medical-related divisions within the department, including the oversight of all veterinary medical program and shelter staff. In conjunction with other shelter Veterinarians and staff, this position will monitor and ensure that shelter facilities are well-maintained and in continued sanitary condition by analyzing and monitoring population disease control. The incumbent will ensure that staff is appropriately assisting Veterinarians in providing medical, surgical and postoperative services to animals; will coordinate euthanasia processes and certification training for staff; and will perform additional tasks that are integral to maintaining operations within the Shelter.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

If not approved, health care services cannot be performed, leaving the Department as a whole unable to operate. In turn, sheltered animals' health conditions will suffer along with endangering the members of the public.

CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:

No impact.