Carson City Veterinarian (54112)

NEVADA HUMANE SOCIETY•Carson City, NV

7d•$115,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Nevada Humane Society (NHS) is seeking a Veterinarian to join their team at the Carson Campus in Carson City, NV. NHS is a high-save organization dedicated to caring for pets, finding them homes, and saving lives through sheltering, adoptions, and community programs. The Veterinarian will provide daily care, support positive outcomes, and help match pets with families. This role is crucial in advancing NHS's mission by providing leadership for the clinic, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing clinic operations and public services. The position involves a mix of public services (50%), care for NHS-owned animals (40%), and administrative tasks (10%). The Veterinarian is responsible for creating an environment of teamwork, delivering quality medicine, and partnering with personnel for thoughtful employment decisions, ensuring compliance with policies and laws while fostering a positive, mission-aligned workplace.

Requirements

DVM degree from an accredited university.
Possession of or ability to procure within 30- days, a Nevada DVM state license, DEA license, NV Board of Pharmacy Dispensing license, NV Board of Pharmacy Controlled Substance license.
Maintain an active DEA license for NHSC.
18 years of age or older.
Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines efficiently.
Staying updated on community developments, particularly in animal welfare.
High degree of accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent verbal, written, and observational skills.
Self-starter with a goal-oriented mindset, willing to exceed prescribed work and time schedules to meet deadlines.
Possession of a valid Driver’s License with valid registration and insurance for personal vehicles, essential for positions requiring driving.
Demonstrated commitment to the welfare of animals and alignment with the mission of the Nevada Humane Society.
Consistently treat animals with compassion and respect, both professionally and personally, and promote these values to others.
Strict adherence to all local regulations concerning the ownership and care of personal animals.
Comprehensive understanding of pet behavior and care, with the capability to handle various animals safely and responsibly.
Maintaining a consistently positive and professional demeanor is essential.
A sincere interest in the Nevada Humane Society’s mission and vision.
Demonstrated ability to manage employee onboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
Experience handling employee relations issues and ensuring compliance with employment laws and organizational policies.
Proven leadership in fostering team development and maintaining a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with high volume spay/neuter and dentistry.
Experience with various soft tissue surgical procedures.
Experience working in an animal shelter or TNR program.
Experience in same or related position in a nonprofit setting-preferably animal welfare.
Record of continually increasing responsibilities with measurable results.

Responsibilities

Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and staffing levels for clinic staff, including drafting job descriptions, interviewing, candidate selection, and employment action recommendations.
Manage employee performance for direct reports, including evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, development planning, time report approvals, orientation, training, and ongoing instruction.
Effectively resolve employee relations issues and ensure compliance with employment laws, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Provide direct supervision of the Carson Clinic Manager, including performance management, staff development, and operational oversight.
Oversee and perform Veterinary medicine cases for public services that include but are not limited to, vaccinations, public spay/neuters, Owner Requested Euthanasia and Trap/Neuter, Return (TNR) for community owned animals.
Oversee surgical and medical cases for all animals, under the care of Carson City Campus ensuring appropriate outcomes and delivery of high-quality care that meets or exceeds current standards.
Partner with the Medical Director to evaluate, refine, and implement medical protocols aligned with NHSC operational needs, and to review and approve veterinarian scheduling for clinic coverage.
Participate in the review and timely resolution of medically related complaints in collaboration with the Carson Clinic Manager.
Ensure all DVMs and LVTs practicing in the NHSC clinic maintain current licensure and remain compliant with Nevada State Board requirements.
Maintain an active DEA registration for NHSC and ensure controlled substances are stored, documented, and managed in full compliance with DEA regulations.
Recommend and help maintain clinic inventory, including medications, equipment, and diagnostic tools, coordinating specific requests through the Medical Director.
Foster a positive, team-oriented workplace culture that promotes high morale and strong working relationships among operations, doctors, and staff.
Participate in regular meetings with senior leadership, providing recommendations, updates, and operational insight related to medical services and clinic performance.
Contribute as an active member of the NHSC management team by collaborating on cross-functional programs, projects, and organizational initiatives.
Perform all duties and responsibilities of the Associate Shelter Veterinarian role, as assigned.

Benefits

Employer-paid medical & vision premium option (Full-Time Employees)
Pet-centric benefits not typical in most benefit packages
Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual starting on day one
Nine paid holidays
90% employer-paid buy-up options and low-cost dental plans
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Low-cost supplemental plans including Life Insurance, Accident, and Short-Term Disability
Pet-focused perks such as free vaccines, spay/neuter, and end-of-life services for employee-owned pets
Free and reduced-cost pet adoptions
Up to 50% off major brand and prescription pet food delivered directly to the shelter