Associate Shelter Veterinarian

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc•Pell City, AL

About The Position

The Associate Shelter Veterinarian plays a vital role in overseeing the health and medical care of the GBHS shelter population, including operations within the Critical Care and Spay/Neuter Clinic, under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer. This position is full-time and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal care team. The Associate Veterinarian supports a comprehensive shelter medicine program, including high-volume spay/neuter services, a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, community outreach initiatives, and an externship program that trains fourth-year veterinary students in soft tissue surgical skills.

Requirements

Current Alabama veterinary license with a clean practice record
Demonstrated strong surgical skills
Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management and case triage skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills
High emotional intelligence and professionalism
Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Current DEA license or ability to obtain one
Five (5) or more years of experience in a high-volume, full-service veterinary setting
Ability to obtain a premise permit from the Alabama Veterinary Board
Experience in shelter medicine and/or high-quality, high-volume (HQ/HV) surgical environments

Responsibilities

Diagnose and treat animals throughout the shelter population
Provide care for sick, injured, and at-risk animals
Perform spay/neuter surgeries, including procedures for select owned animals
Conduct emergency surgical procedures as required
Perform physical examinations and evaluate bite cases
Develop and implement medical and surgical treatment plans
Manage disease prevention, control, and overall animal health
Ensure humane treatment of all animals in the shelter
Support shelter population management strategies focused on saving all healthy and treatable animals
Provide immediate medical diagnostics and response to animal health and safety concerns
Support and grow the GBHS Project Pet SAFE Program, reducing shelter intake and euthanasia
Provide rabies vaccinations for animal care and control reclaims
Participate in community wellness clinics via the GBHS mobile medical unit
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local veterinary partners
Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to veterinary medical staff
Assist with training fourth-year veterinary students through the GBHS Veterinary Externship Programs
Serve as a leader within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Evaluate animals involved in cruelty or neglect investigations and provide written medical documentation
Ensure accurate, timely data entry and medical record keeping
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment
Perform related duties as required