Veterinarian - Shelter Veterinary Services

Humane Colorado•Denver, CO

1d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Be the Difference Behind Every Second Chance For more than a century, Humane Colorado has been a trusted leader in animal welfare, serving the Denver community since 1910. Today, that legacy continues through innovative, high impact veterinary care that reaches the animals who need it most. As a Staff Veterinarian, you will practice beyond the boundaries of traditional clinics. From high quality, high volume surgery to treating complex medical and cruelty cases, your work directly shapes outcomes for vulnerable pets across Colorado. You will play a vital role not only in caring for homeless animals, but also in keeping pets with the families who love them and expanding access to care in the community. This is a rare opportunity to combine advanced clinical medicine with true purpose. You will balance individual patient care with population level decision making, collaborate across veterinary, shelter, and investigative teams, and help mentor the next generation of professionals. Few roles offer this level of meaning, clinical variety, and lasting impact. Here, you will be part of a mission that has served the Denver community for over a century and continues to evolve to meet today’s most urgent challenges in animal welfare, giving you the opportunity to do the most meaningful work of your career. If you are looking for more than a job, this is where your career becomes impact.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal communication skills
High emotional intelligence
Ability to effectively communicate in writing
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: Experience practicing veterinary medicine in a full service or shelter environment.
Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Eligible to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License. If driving a Humane Colorado vehicle, valid driver’s license and insurable driving record are required.

Nice To Haves

Shelter medicine experience
Skilled HQ/HV spay/neuter surgeon
Proficiency with Chameleon

Responsibilities

Provide outstanding veterinary care to homeless and owned pets, including physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, shelter and owner requested euthanasia, and necropsies.
Perform surgical procedures on a regular basis including HQ/HV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and possibly orthopedic procedures.
Lead the management of cases, advocating for the best outcome for individual animals within Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
Practice incremental medicine, using critical thinking and decision-making skills within the Humane Colorado’s scope of care.
Participate in euthanasia and euthanasia decision making through a compassionate, thoughtful approach within the shelter and with patrons seeking end of life services for their pet.
Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community.
Partner with other departments to effectively and efficiently coordinate care and quarantine of infectious disease animals.
Contribute to and support a culture of learning generally, and specifically for colleagues, veterinary interns and externs, and veterinary support staff.
Work with investigations staff regarding the evaluation, documentation, and testimony about the condition of animals involved in cruelty and neglect cases, including testifying if needed.
Consult and provide assistance to patrons and external veterinarians regarding animals cared for by Humane Colorado.
Assist with delivering organizational specific training programs regarding veterinary care as requested.
Contribute to and help maintain a culture of collaboration and teamwork within Veterinary Services and across the Organization.
Contribute to initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Manage and maintain accurate medical and surgical records.
Remain current on trends in veterinary medicine, and in shelter medicine in particular.
Work, when requested, with Humane Colorado's Community Veterinary Services team, providing urgent care services for owned pets, HQ/HV spay/neuter services and vaccination clinics.
Assume periodic overnight on call responsibilities for shelter and foster animals, by phone, in support of overnight staff.