Manager, Veterinarians

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

25d•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

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. Responsibilities Shelter Veterinary Medicine 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. Veterinary Internship and Externship Program 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. Leadership 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 Care 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. Competencies Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources. Organizational Key Competencies Job Knowledge Excellence Adapting to Change / Agility Dependability People Care Leadership Core Competencies Project and Process Management Delivering Results People Leadership Position Core Competencies Leading through Visions and Purpose Strategic Thinking and Agility Analytical Thinking Community Partnerships Conflict Management Financial Acumen Fiscal Responsibility Innovation Strong teaching and mentorship skills Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility Volunteers Veterinarians including Lead and Clinical Instructor positions Travel This position may require travel to different work sites Full-Time Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits. Benefits (medical, dental, and vision) 401(k) with matching Flexible spending accounts Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Sick Time Sabbatical Holiday Pay Employee discounts Discounted Pet Insurance and more! Compensation: Starting at $140,000 - $165,000 annually (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity) We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on December 25, 2025. Work Conditions and Physical Requirements Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation. As the shelter operates 24/7, assume occasional overnight on call responsibilities. These responsibilities are remote telemedicine consults with overnight shelter staff or foster parents, not in-person. Requirements Position Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 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

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
Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine
Three years of clinical experience post-graduation which includes practicing and teaching veterinary medicine.
One year of experience in leadership directly managing a team
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.