Manager, Veterinarian - Leadership in Animal Welfare

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Make a real difference in animal lives every day. Humane Colorado is hiring a Manager, Veterinarians to lead a skilled medical team in a high-volume, mission-driven shelter environment. You'll guide clinical decisions, mentor future veterinary leaders, and shape innovative care standards that impact thousands of animals annually. If you're a compassionate DVM with a talent for leadership and a passion for shelter medicine, this is your chance to lead with purpose and grow your impact. Purpose of Position: The Manager, Veterinarians leads the veterinary team in delivering high-quality medical care within a fast-paced, mission-driven shelter environment. This role provides support, consultation, and guidance to staff veterinarians on case management, diagnostics, and clinical decision-making, while also fostering learning and professional growth across the team.

Requirements

Skilled and proficient diagnostician
Strong interpersonal communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively communicate in writing
Ability to effectively lead a team
Demonstrated excellent surgical skills
Strong interpersonal communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Effective time management skills with the ability to triage cases and workload
Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
Education: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine
Work Experience: Three years of clinical experience post-graduation which includes practicing and teaching veterinary medicine.
One year of experience in leadership directly managing a team
Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Current Colorado veterinary license
Current DEA license or ability to obtain DEA license

Nice To Haves

Current or ability to obtain DEA license
Experience working in animal sheltering and welfare and/or HQ/HV setting
Experience performing orthopedic surgeries and/or dentistry

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in the day-to-day work of the Shelter Veterinary Services (SVS) doctor team in partnership with and at the direction of the Director, Shelter Medicine and Animal Health.
Provide veterinary care, as needed, including public appointments, physical exams, diagnostics, High Quality/High Volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), dentistry, soft tissue and orthopedic procedures, owner requested euthanasia, and necropsies.
Maintain medical and recordkeeping protocols to ensure consistency, safety, and compliance with state and federal regulations.
Oversee management of caseload and workflows to balance efficiency with quality and welfare outcomes, guided by the shelter scope of care.
Monitor and analyze key performance metrics related to processes, animal health, outcomes, and program effectiveness.
Support innovation in veterinary practices, data-driven decision-making, and emerging best practices in shelter medicine.
Assist in developing and implementing Humane Colorado specific training programs regarding veterinary care as requested.
Support the veterinary intern match program.
Support the veterinary externship program.
Coach and mentor veterinary interns and externs and Veterinary Professional Associates (VPAs) in their provision of veterinary medicine.
Directly coach and mentor Veterinarians on a day-to-day basis, specifically in their provision of veterinary medicine.
Provide guidance to SVS Veterinarians on management of cases, advocating for the best outcome for individual animals while considering overall shelter population and resources and the organization's scope of care.
Collaborate with leadership across departments in the development, implementation, and monitoring of medical programs that improve the standard of animal and veterinary care.
Manage and develop an effective staff: provide effective communication, leadership, guidance and resources. Determine staff qualifications and competency; recruit, interview, select, hire, train, orient, mentor, evaluate, coach, counsel, discipline, and reward. Establish and monitor staff safety and regulatory compliance.
Work in collaboration with the Development and Communications teams to support fundraising efforts and campaigns, such as providing impact stories and reports resulting in financial support.
Participate in donor events, meetings, and tours.
Integrate VPAs, externs, and interns into the workforce, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, professional growth, and development while ensuring effective collaboration and skill-building opportunities.
People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional, and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.