Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$120k-$140k
The week · per this posting4-day week
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
SIGN-ON Bonus Offered: $10,000.00 - (Paid in installments. Discussed upon hiring).
The Animal Foundation is seeking highly motivated Shelter Medicine Veterinarians to help us sustain our mission. Would you like to help us continue making a difference for the animals in the Las Vegas Valley?
You would be joining our team of veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and veterinary assistant support staff to bring the most effective care to the animals in our shelter. This position includes both shelter medicine and surgery responsibilities, with the opportunity to tailor the role toward a stronger focus in either area based on your interests and experience.
Our clinic has many of the same tools as a full-service veterinary hospital including three surgical suites, ultrasound, digital radiography, in-house blood work, and options for referral of advanced cases.
We practice the Five Freedoms of Animal Welfare and Fear Free Sheltering. We take in any animal that comes through our doors regardless of health, temperament, or species. We value your personal time and provide an environment that encourages you to recharge.
We are seeking new graduates that would like to expand their knowledge of shelter medicine and seasoned practitioners that would like to share their knowledge.
If you are flexible, compassionate toward both people and animals, and are driven to consistently do your best, you may have what it takes to be a Team Member at The Animal Foundation!
Benefits: Full-Time Team Member (eligible 1st of the month following date of hire).
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
- Supplemental insurance options
- PSLF-eligible employment
- Paid licensing, DEA, and professional dues
- Paid liability/malpractice insurance
- CE (Continuing Education) stipend
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid holidays
- 4 day work week with a guaranteed 1-hour lunch break
Full-Time & Part-Time Team Members
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Discounts and perks for personal pet care
Brief Company Description
Founded in 1978 as a low-cost spay and neuter clinic, The Animal Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that has grown into the highest-volume single-site animal shelter in the United States.
As an open-admission shelter, The Animal Foundation serves every animal in need, regardless of age, condition, or species. Much like a public hospital, we provide care for animals who are healthy, injured, sick, or vulnerable — from dogs, cats, and rabbits to pigs, chickens, and exotic pets. Through compassionate care and strong community support, we work every day to improve the lives of the animals who come through our doors.
Our mission is to reimagine animal welfare by providing lasting impact in the lives of animals, supporting the people who love them, and strengthening our community through compassion.
Position Summary
Under administrative direction, responsible for providing high-quality veterinary care of shelter and/or client-owned animals, shelter medicine, spay/neuter surgeries, and disease control protocols. Some positions may require an emphasis on high-volume spay and neuter surgery, and others may require emphasis on duties related to shelter medicine and herd health.
Please see attachment for full job description.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care, including shelter medicine, spay/neuter surgeries, and disease control protocols. Collaborate with a team of technicians and assistants to ensure effective care for all animals in the shelter.
Requirements
The role is open to both new graduates and seasoned practitioners who are flexible and compassionate. Candidates must be driven to provide the best care for animals regardless of health, temperament, or species.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Shelter Medicine Career Context
Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 70% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $120k–$140k | Veterinarian median $135k (middle half $115k–$158k)35 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$130k in purchasing power | Nevada index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinarian listings in Nevada | 55 active | 4,578 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 70% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | US healthcare professional listings: 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinarian pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$130k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$9k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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