HVHQ Spay/Neuter Veterinarian

General Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operations and exceptional customer service to all visitors, while respecting, embracing, and celebrating the diversity of individuals.
• Help strengthen and build a community of animal welfare advocates by supporting and engaging the volunteers who aid the clinic teams.
• Continue education by participating in LifeLine’s 40-hour annual training requirement.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Compassion for animals and the people who love and care for them.
• Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity.
• Active state veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain).
• Experience performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a high-volume environment.
• Strong surgical skills with an emphasis on safety, precision, and minimizing complications.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with staff, volunteers, and clients.
• Compassionate, animal-centric attitude, with a focus on improving the welfare of pets.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, anesthesia protocols, and pain management strategies for surgical patients.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform surgeries in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift animals (up to 50lbs) and handle them safely.
• Comfort with the physical demands of high-volume surgery (up to 30+ surgeries per day).
• Interest in or experience with shelter medicine, public health, and animal welfare (Preferred).
• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter settings or shelters (Preferred).

Education and/or Experience

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college required. Certification or training in high-volume surgery protocols is preferred.

The ability to perform a minimum of 30 surgeries per day consistent with ASPCA HQHVSN standards is required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employee may be exposed to unpleasant kennel smells. May have to handle dogs and cats that are stray, injured, diseased or vicious.

Salary

Salary ranges vary based on experience but generally fall between $110,000 and $145,000 annually.