Rescue Veterinarian

Job Title

Rescue Veterinarian

Director of Rescue Operations

40 hours (potential on‑call emergency as needed)

Paid (Exempt) – Starting at $105K; DOQ

At The Bond Between, we believe that relationships are the foundation of a harmonious world. For over 16 years, we've been fostering meaningful connections between people, animals, and the community. Our journey began with a simple yet profound realization: that the bonds we form with each other and with animals are magic. We wake up every morning saying yes to connecting people and animals, caring for them, and helping them fill each other’s hearts.

We're passionate about creating a world where people and animals thrive together. Our work is guided by a deep understanding of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all living beings and a commitment to nurturing those relationships.

Imagine a world where every person has a supportive community, every animal has a loving home, and every connection is filled with compassion and understanding. This is the world we're building at The Bond Between. We envision a world where the bonds between people and animals are free of threats, barriers and limits. We do this by supporting and creating communities that nourish the bonds between people and animals.

The Rescue Veterinarian plays a key role in supporting our rescue by overseeing the medical management of our rescue animals in a variety of cases, both medical and surgical.

• Perform comprehensive medical examinations and assessments on foster animals, merging shelter medicine with a foster‑based program.
• Manage and oversee the rescue veterinary support team to ensure all foster animals are treated quickly and efficiently.
• Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions according to our rescue medicine standards.
• Maintain accurate medical records and documentation of patient examinations, diagnoses, treatments, and outcomes in compliance with veterinary regulations and standards.
• Communicate effectively with case manager, colleagues, and support staff to coordinate patient care; provide occasional foster communication as needed.
• Perform surgical procedures, including spay/neuter, other soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures following best practice for rescue medicine.
• Lead, supervise, and support the rescue veterinary team to ensure that care standards are maintained.
• Assign tasks and duties within the team, based on skill levels and expertise, to ensure efficient and effective care for all animals.
• Stay updated on advancements in veterinary medicine, new treatment options, and rescue medicine spectrum of care through continuing education and professional development activities.
• Assist in updating and refining our medical protocols as needed to reflect the latest advancements and standards of care in shelter/rescue medicine.
• Positively represent The Bond Between in the professional and local community.
• Ensure all staff treat foster homes and patients with care and respect.
• Ensure the rescue is in compliance with all local, state, and federal medical kennel licensing requirements.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine licensure (DVM or VMD).
• 4+ years of veterinary clinic experience.
• 2+ years of rescue/shelter medicine or emergency/urgent care experience.
• 1+ year of leadership experience with a disciplined decision‑making approach and analytical, problem‑solving, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to read, understand and follow department and facility procedures and policies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Self‑starter and highly motivated.
• Experience working with computer applications.
• Ability to lift 40–50 pounds daily.

• We lead with compassion: every living being deserves kindness, respect and understanding.
• We focus on solutions: we constantly strive to introduce new ideas and programs to fill gaps in our community.
• We act with open minds: we believe both people and animals can change, and we can have an impact.
• We believe in collaboration: we seek collaborative solutions and form partnerships across diverse backgrounds.
• We keep our promises: we are reliable, flexible, and part of a bigger picture.

• Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedule, Bring Your Pet
• Medical and Dental, Employee Discount, Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off, Parental Leave, Continuing Education

If you are inspired by our mission, passionate about our values, and eager to make a difference, we welcome you to apply now to become a part of The Bond Between community!

Employment Type:

Full Time

Years

Experience:

3–5 years

Salary: $105,000 Annual

Bonus/Commission:
No

Mid‑Senior Level

Health Care Provider

Veterinary Services