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

San Diego Humane Society•San Diego, CA

3d•$120,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

San Diego Humane Society is hiring veterinarians for its San Diego Campus to support its lifesaving work and commitment to maintaining zero euthanasia of healthy or treatable shelter animals. The role is 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 well, sick, and injured animals, including high-volume spay and neuter procedures, in alignment with the organization’s compassionate, personalized approach to care. The organization has full-time, part-time, and per-required-need (PRN) opportunities. Part-time roles work 20 to 28 hours per week for approximately two to three months; PRN roles have a flexible, variable schedule. Full-time starting pay is $120,000–$150,000 per year, part-time pay is $66.35–$74.64 per hour, and PRN pay is a flat rate of $100 per hour. Sign-on and relocation bonuses are negotiable for full-time positions. The actual starting rate depends on factors including relevant education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location.

Requirements

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited university.
Ability to obtain a veterinary license in California; a permanent California veterinary license must be obtained within one year of appointment.
At least one year of experience working as a DVM.
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 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 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 surgeries as needed.
Evaluate cases, make recommendations, and perform humane euthanasia of suffering or unhealthy animals according to SDHS policies and protocols.
Work at SDHS-sponsored clinics on-site or in the community, inside or 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.