Shelter Veterinarian - Animal Shelter

Job Details:

Job Location:

1620 42nd St.

- Evans, CO 80620, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year,

Job Title:

Shelter Veterinarian

Department:
Veterinary Services – 09

Job Classification:
Full-Time, Salary, Exempt Position.

Job Relationships:
Reports to the Chief Veterinarian. Works closely with the Veterinary Services Manager and Veterinary Service team, Animal Care, Behavior & Enrichment, Foster & Transfer, Client Services, and Animal Protection & Control.

The Shelter Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary medical and surgical care for animals in NOCO Humane's care through the practice of shelter medicine while supporting animal health, welfare, population health, and positive outcomes in accordance with the medical standards established by the Chief Veterinarian, organizational protocols, and shelter medicine practices. The position collaborates closely with Animal Care, Behavior & Enrichment, Client Services, Foster & Transfer, Operations, and other departments to provide veterinary expertise, exercise sound medical judgment, and support collaborative decision-making for individual animal care and shelter population management.

This position is primarily based at NOCO Humane's Loveland Campus and provides veterinary support to other campuses as operational needs require. The regular work schedule is generally four or five days per week and includes a weekend day, evening, and participation in the veterinary department's on-call phone rotation. Additional hours and occasional on-site response may be required during emergency situations, events, or as operational needs require.

• Performs spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, and other surgeries as appropriate for shelter and limited owned animals.
• Performs physical examinations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and ongoing medical management for animals in NOCO Humane's care in accordance with the medical standards established by the Chief Veterinarian, organizational protocols, and shelter medicine practices.
• Participates in medical rounds and collaborates with Animal Care, Behavior & Enrichment, Client Services, Foster & Transfer, Operations, and other departments regarding individual animal care, population health, medical concerns, animal movement, animal welfare, and case management.
• Maintains accurate, timely, and complete medical records within the organization's medical record system.
• Provides clinical direction and instruction to veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, students, interns, externs, and volunteers during examinations, treatments, anesthesia, surgery, and other patient care activities.
• Evaluates medical cases and exercises sound professional judgment when determining treatment plans, quality-of-life assessments, transfer recommendations, and euthanasia decisions.
• Performs humane euthanasia in accordance with organizational protocols, applicable laws, and accepted veterinary standards.
• Participates in community veterinary medicine programs, including vaccination clinics, spay/neuter clinics, and other community outreach initiatives, to improve access to veterinary care, support public health, and advance NOCO Humane's mission.

• Practices medicine in accordance with the medical standards, protocols, and clinical expectations established by the Chief Veterinarian.
• Assists the Chief Veterinarian in the development, review, and continuous improvement of medical protocols, treatment guidelines, disease prevention practices, and standards of care.
• Assists with staff and volunteer education related to shelter medicine, animal health, biosecurity, disease prevention, animal welfare,…