Shelter Veterinarian - Animal Shelter

Job Details: Job Location: 1620 42nd St. - Evans, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $115000.00 - $120000.00Salary/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. General Purpose 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.

• ability insurance, and all required certifications. Follows all organizational safety policies, biosecurity protocols, and infection control procedures. Other Duties Meets attendance, punctuality, and scheduling expectations. Adheres to NOCO Humane's Standards of Professional Conduct. Operates organizational vehicles when required. Participates in meetings, committees, organizational initiatives, and cross-functional projects as assigned. Performs other duties as assigned. August 2026Qualifications: Job Qualifications: Education/Experience: Must be currently licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado and maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment. Must maintain current Professional Li
• ability Insurance and all other required certifications. Must be eligible to carry DEA license, as requested. Demonstrated experience in companion animal medicine and surgery required. High-quality/high-volume spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine experience strongly preferred. Experience practicing veterinary medicine in a fast-paced environment with limited resources is highly desirable. Experience with small mammals and exotics is helpful. Must be at least 21 years of age (required for insurance purposes). Must be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and participation in the veterinary department's on-call phone rotation as required. Demonstrated commitment to animal welfare, shelter medicine, and the mission, vision, and values of NOCO Humane. Bilingual English/Spanish fluency (reading, writing, speaking, and understanding) is preferred. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Thorough knowledge of shelter medicine principles, including population health management, individual animal health management, infectious disease prevention and control, biosecurity, animal welfare, and epidemiology. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound clinical judgment and make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to balance individual patient care with population health, animal welfare, public safety, operational priorities, and available resources and budget while supporting the overall health and success of a large, diverse shelter population. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, foster positive working relationships, navigate challenging conversations professionally, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and organizational success. Demonstrated professionalism, account
• ability, integrity, emotional intelligence, and sound judgment. Ability to embrace change, adapt to evolving organizational priorities, and consistently support organizational decisions and strategic initiatives. Strong organizational, time management, and documentation skills with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities while maintaining attention to detail. Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer applications. Ability to work independently while recognizing when collaboration or consultation with veterinary leadership is appropriate. Ability to remain calm, resilient, and effective in emotionally challenging situations involving critically ill or injured animals, humane euthanasia, and difficult conversations. Other Valid Colorado Driver's License, insurable driving record, and personal automobile insurance meeting Colorado requirements. Willingness to obtain and maintain rabies vaccination and participate in periodic rabies titer testing. Successfully completes all required organizational training. Working Conditions: Work is performed in an animal shelter with shared office space. Potential for exposure to zoonotic diseases, dangerous and fractious animals, handling animals of varying types and temperaments, high noise levels, hazardous chemicals, anesthetic gases, ionizing radiation (x-rays), and sharp objects. Field conditions may be encountered. Potential for bites and scratches while handling animals. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds without assistance and more with assistance; potential for standing on feet for 8 to 10 hours a day; animal handling and restraint in a veterinary setting; driving a motor vehicle; kneeling; squatting; walking dogs on leash; performing physical examinations on animals; handling syringes and needles; potential exposure to hay and dust; potential exposure to deceased animals; audibly listening and verbally communicating. Available to work a flexible schedule and cover department on-call services, and telephone consultation on an emergency basis, as required. Temporary assignments at other Shelter locations may be required. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or qualifications associated with the job. NOCO Humane conducts background checks, DMV checks and requires drug testing of all employment candidates.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits for full-time employees include options for medical and life, dental, vision and supplemental accident insurance; STD/LTD insurance; a matching 403b plan; paid time off (PTO) accrual; 9 paid holidays and more.

Benefits for part-time employees include paid time off (PTO); a matching 403b plan and more.