Veterinarian

Position Summary

The Veterinarian provides professional veterinary medical services focused on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease and injury in shelter animals. This position is responsible for conducting physical examinations, developing and implementing treatment plans, performing surgical procedures (including spay/neuter), and managing medical cases in accordance with accepted veterinary standards of care. The Veterinarian oversees population health through vaccination protocols, disease surveillance, infection control, and herd health management to mitigate the spread of communicable illnesses within the shelter environment.

This role maintains accurate medical records, ensures proper medication administration and inventory control, and establishes clinical protocols to support consistent, high-quality care. The Veterinarian may also conduct forensic medical evaluations related to suspected abuse or neglect cases and document findings in a medically objective manner. Collaboration with shelter staff supports the implementation of appropriate medical and behavioral interventions, with an emphasis on animal health, welfare, and clinical outcomes.

• Education – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree from an accredited college or university
  • Valid license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Florida (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
  • Valid Driver License

• Preferred Experience:
• Experience – Two (2) years of clinical veterinary experience
• Experience in a high-volume spay/neuter setting or animal shelter environment.
• Experience with population medicine, infectious disease control, and herd health management.
• Experience performing routine and high-volume surgical procedures independently.
• Experience with forensic veterinary evaluations or working alongside law enforcement in cruelty or neglect investigations.
• Experience in public sector, municipal, or nonprofit animal services.

• Minimum 30-hour work weeks
• This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, skills, and physical abilities is not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional functions and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and diagnostic evaluations of shelter animals.
• Diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Perform routine and emergency surgical procedures, including spay/neuter and wound management.
• Administer and prescribe medications, vaccines, and other therapies in accordance with accepted veterinary standards.
• Establish and oversee shelter-wide preventive care protocols, including vaccination schedules, parasite control, and wellness programs.
• Monitor and manage population health, including disease surveillance, outbreak response, and infection control measures.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely medical records in compliance with legal and professional standards.
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and inventory control of pharmaceuticals and medical supplies.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and standard operating procedures for medical care.
• Provide humane euthanasia services in accordance with established guidelines and ethical standards.
• Conduct forensic veterinary evaluations in cases of suspected abuse or neglect and document findings objectively.
• Collaborate with animal control officers and shelter staff to support animal health and case management.
• Provide clinical guidance and training to shelter staff regarding animal health, disease recognition, and proper care techniques.
• Conduct and support community outreach initiatives, including organizing and performing up to four (4) low-cost spay/neuter clinics annually.
• Available to provide occasional off-site consultation and clinical guidance to shelter staff by phone as needed, including responding to occasional after-hours inquiries regarding animal intake and medical concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing animal health and shelter…