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Veterinarian, Animal Shelter

 

Date Posted: 03/11/2024

Job #: 2986444

Location: Denver

 
  This role is critical in providing veterinary care in fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Staff veterinarians are the foundation of the League's veterinary team. Working in partnership with teams across the League, you will help homeless pets find homes and owned pets keep their homes, prevent and alleviate suffering, enhance the dignity of our patrons, and collaborate with our veterinary community.

Responsibilities


Provide outstanding veterinary care to homeless and owned pets, including physical exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, shelter and owner requested euthanasia, and necropsies.

Perform surgical procedures on a regular basis including HQ/HV spay/neuter, dentistry, and various soft tissue and possibly orthopedic procedures.

Lead the management of cases, advocating for the best outcome for individual animals within the League's scope of care.
Practice incremental medicine, using critical thinking and decision-making skills within the League's scope of care.
Participate in euthanasia and euthanasia decision making through a compassionate, thoughtful approach within the shelter and with patrons seeking end of life services for their pet.

Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community.
Partner with other departments to effectively and efficiently coordinate care ...
 
 

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