Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director

King County • Kent, WA

23h

About The Position

Are you a visionary shelter medicine leader committed to advancing animal welfare, public service, and organizational excellence? Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking an experienced Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director to lead our veterinary services program and help shape the future of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier municipal animal service organizations. This is a unique opportunity to lead a collaborative veterinary team while preparing for operations in a new animal shelter in 2027. The Medical Director serves as a member of the RASKC senior leadership team, providing strategic direction for shelter medicine, mentoring veterinary professionals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring exceptional care for thousands of animals each year. About RASKC RASKC provides animal sheltering, animal control services, pet licensing, adoptions, foster care, and community programs for 25 cities and unincorporated King County. We are committed to protecting public health and safety while promoting the humane treatment of animals.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent.
• Unrestricted Washington veterinary license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA registration (or ability to obtain).
• Progressive supervisory or management experience in veterinary medicine.
• Experience performing high-volume, quality spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine.

Nice To Haves

• Shelter medicine leadership.
• Budget development and management.
• Grant administration.
• Public sector or nonprofit leadership.
• Experience with Chameleon software.
• Lean or continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all veterinary clinic operations, shelter medicine programs, and medical staff.
• Supervise veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and clinic volunteers.
• Establish strategic goals, policies, and performance measures.
• Oversee surgery, diagnostics, treatment, vaccination, disease prevention, and humane euthanasia.
• Lead infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
• Manage foster medical programs and animal population health.
• Develop and manage clinic budgets, grants, contracts, and controlled substance inventory.
• Partner with animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, universities, and community organizations.
• Participate in labor relations, organizational planning, and leadership initiatives.
• Promote Lean continuous improvement, innovation, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision making.

Benefits

• Help open and shape a new animal shelter.
• Influence the future of shelter medicine in King County.
• Work alongside a collaborative leadership team committed to innovation, employee development, and exceptional service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager