Veterinarian (Full-Time, Part-Time, PRN)

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring Veterinarians for its San Diego Campus, with full-time, part-time, and per-required-need (PRN) opportunities. Based at the Pilar & Chuck Bahde Center for Shelter Medicine, described as California’s first shelter medicine teaching hospital, veterinarians provide high-quality medical services to a variety of well, sick, and injured animals. The work includes high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter procedures and supports the organization’s commitment to maintaining zero euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter animals. The role delivers services in alignment with the SDHS Way, emphasizing compassion, creative solutions, personalized care, and building connections. Veterinarians care for animals in SDHS’s care, animals from contract agencies, and privately owned animals participating in community programs. Work may take place at SDHS-sponsored clinics on-site or in the community, inside or outside normal business hours, and may include coverage between SDHS campuses as directed by the Medical Director or Hospital Director. The role also includes preparing documentation and providing expertise to Humane Law Enforcement, and mentoring externs and interns through SDHS education programs.

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university.
At least one year of experience working as a DVM.
Ability to obtain a veterinary license in California; a permanent California veterinary license must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Valid driver’s license and approval by the SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an internship in veterinary medicine or more than one year of experience working as a DVM.
Prior experience with high-volume surgeries and with herd health and/or large populations of animals.

Responsibilities

Conduct medical examinations and provide medical care while monitoring the health and welfare of animals in SDHS’s care, animals from contract agencies, and privately owned animals participating in community programs.
Perform daily spay and neuter surgeries, as well as additional soft tissue and orthopedic surgery as needed.
Evaluate animals, make recommendations, and perform humane euthanasia of suffering or unhealthy animals in accordance with SDHS policies and protocols.
Work at SDHS-sponsored clinics on-site or in the community, including outside normal business hours, and help cover between SDHS campuses as directed by the Medical Director or Hospital Director.
Prepare documentation and provide expertise to Humane Law Enforcement on-site, in the field, and in court.
Participate in SDHS education programs by mentoring externs and interns.