Shelter Veterinarian (Veterinary Surgeon)- Per Diem

The County of Riverside Human Resources Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) is seeking a Veterinary Surgeon- Per Diem to support the Department of Animal Services for the Jurupa, San Jacinto, and Thousand Palms locations.

This position will perform a wide range of duties including spay/neuter responsibilities in a clinic/mobile environment, performance of various other small animal surgeries, and provision of medical oversight of impounded animals.

The most competitive candidates will have shelter medicine and high volume spay/neuter experience (training available for motivated candidates with interest in this field).

While the primary responsibility is the performance of sterilization surgeries (25-40/day) on shelter animals and privately owned pets, ample opportunity exists to perform other soft tissue or orthopedic surgical procedures to improve quality of life and adoptability of shelter animals.

In addition to surgical responsibilities, candidate will perform examinations, develop, and oversee treatment plans and medical progress of sick and injured shelter animals.

In addition, the Shelter Veterinarian oversees a team of registered veterinary technicians, animal care staff and clerical support personnel as their duties relate to contagious disease control, medical care and the general well-being of individual animals and the shelter population as a whole.

Our compassionate, hard-working team cares for more than 40,000 animals per year within the 4th most populous county in the State of California.

Please watch our video regarding County of Riverside Veterinary Surgeons:

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Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity.

Learn more by clicking here.

About TAP
The Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) recruits and hires temporary employees for all County departments.

TAP assignments are a great way to learn about working for the County while working on a temporary, at-will basis.

Click here to learn more about TAP: https://rc-hr.com/temporary-medical-assignment-program-tapmap
TAP Benefits: https://rc-hr.com/files/users/user116/COR_2026_TAP_Guide_FINAL.pdf

Benefits of Working for the County of RiversidePerform physical examinations, preventive care, diagnostics, and treatments on a variety of animal species.

Using appropriate medical equipment, perform sterilization and other surgeries as necessary on animals; administer anesthesia and/ or other medications as needed.

Perform immunizations on animals for purpose of disease control.

Perform post-mortem exams on a variety of animals in order to make a diagnosis and/or document pathological findings for animal cruelty cases and to ensure community health.

Maintain control of medicinal and surgical supplies.

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