Nestled between the Hollywood Hills and the Verdugo Mountains in the heart of Los Angeles County, the City of Burbank covers 17.16 square miles and is part of the “Tri-Cities” area along with neighboring Glendale and Pasadena. The City is characterized by a strong sense of community and is home to 108,000 residents with a daytime population of up to 200,000. 

Burbank’s strong entertainment base is anchored by some of the biggest names in the business, including, among others, Walt Disney Studios, Disney Channel, Warner Bros., ABC, iHeart Radio, Nickelodeon Animation, Dick Clark Productions, and the Cartoon Network. While this City has earned its nickname as “Media Capital of the World,” other businesses and industries including manufacturing, retail, banking/finance, and hospital/medical facilities also have a notable presence here. Together, approximately 12,400 business firms and public agencies located within the City provide an average of 120,000 jobs.

Burbank is a full-service Charter City with a Council-Manager form of government. Five City Council Members serve staggered, four-year terms, and each year the Mayor is chosen by the Council as the presiding officer. In addition to carrying out traditional legislative duties for this full-service municipality, the Council also serves as the governing body for the Burbank Housing Authority, Burbank Parking Authority, and Public Financing Authority.

The City of Burbank is proud to have a long-standing reputation for providing excellent levels of service to both residents and the business community.

Industry: Government Administration
Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees

City of Burbank

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Under general supervision, to provide professional medical care, diagnosis, and treatment to animals housed at the Animal Shelter; and perform related work as required.

**Essential Functions**

Provides lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for animals brought to the Shelter; ensures that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animals’ conditions are recorded and properly addressed; assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the facility and recommends changes as needed; examines and evaluates animals, and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures, including vaccinations and preventative treatment as appropriate; performs surgical sterilization of animals, including pediatric and high volume spay/neuter; coordinates with local veterinarians and clinic/shelter professionals to promote positive and productive relationships; arranges for full-service care at a veterinary hospital for severely injured, sick or diseased animals and provides full orders for care; performs and/or directs necessary euthanasia according to established protocol; establishes and maintains medical records and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices; ensures that records are inorder and complete, and prepares written reports as needed; ensures that all State and Federal laws, regulations, accepted standards, and Society of Animal Welfare Administrators (SAWA) policies and procedures are adhered to; maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues; builds and maintains effective relationships with the community, volunteers, and fellow employees; assists in the monitoring of inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Employment Standards:**

Knowledge of symptoms of animal diseases; medications associated with veterinary care and their proper use and dosage; State and Federal laws regulations, accepted standards, and SAWA policies and procedures regarding clinic operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling; proper methods of safely handling and restraining a wide variety of animals; various breeds and species of animals; animal nutritional needs; proper usage of veterinary and surgical equipment; animal behavior and anatomy; animal physical examinations.

Ability to detect symptoms of injury, illness, or abnormality in animals; perform medical and surgical procedures, including spay and neuter procedures for cats, dogs, and rabbits; write reports and maintain efficient records; work well and communicate effectively with fellow employees, outside agencies, volunteers, and the public; originate and execute projects with little or no supervision; effectively express ideas orally and inwriting; appropriately interpret instructions in written, oral, graphic, or schedule form; work with and restrain animals of all sizes.

**Education/Training: ** Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Doctor of Veterinary degree andone year of professional veterinary medical experience.

**Special Conditions & Requirements: ** The physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds; stoop, bend, carry, and run.

**License & Certificates: **A valid License to practice Veterinary medicine in the State of California at the time of application and a valid Drug Enforcement Agency Registration Number, which authorizes the holder to purchase schedule 2, 2N, 3, 3N, and 4 narcotics and drugs within six months of appointment.

**Supplemental Information**

A valid California Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent may be required at time of appointment.

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