Wenatchee Valley Humane Society: Shelter Veterinarian
Do you have a passion for animal welfare and a vision to improve the lives of pets and people?
The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society (WVHS) seeks a compassionate, experienced, and visionary Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join our senior leadership team. This isn’t just a job; it’s an opportunity to provide exceptional veterinary care for the animals & community members who need us most. https://www.wenatcheehumane.org/our-philosophy
About the Role:
As the Shelter Veterinarian, you will provide leadership, vision, and oversight for all aspects of our veterinary services. This includes:
- Surgical and Clinical Practice: Lead our dedicated veterinary team in providing high-quality medical and surgical care for shelter and community animals.
- Standards of Care: Set and uphold the highest standards for animal well-being within our shelter.
- Community Medicine: Develop and implement programs that promote pet health and increase access to veterinary care in our community.
You'll be a great fit if you:
- Hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and have experience in shelter medicine or a related specialty.
- Possess strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Are dedicated to providing compassionate care and embrace contextualized care
- Thrive in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
What WVHS offers you:
- Competitive Salary: $120,000-140,000 with a sign-on bonus
- Time off: 6 weeks of PTO plus sick time
- Insurance: Full medical, dental & vision insurance
- Sabbatical: A month-long sabbatical every three years!
- Continuing Education: Financial compensation & one dedicated week for CE
- Sustainable Schedule: 37-hour work week (M-F) with a supportive team of veterinary technicians, assistants, and a Veterinary Services Manager with no after hours calls.
WVHS is committed to:
- Adaptive Learning: We foster continuous learning and provide opportunities for professional development.
- Encouraging Environment: Join a positive, collaborative workspace where your contributions genuinely matter.
- Humane Capacity for Care: We prioritize the well-being of both animals and staff
- Collaboration: We are an ASPCA learning lab partner shelter participating in state and national animal welfare initiatives. We are also a proud member of WAFED and Human Animal Support Services.
If you are a passionate veterinarian seeking to make a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and the community, we encourage you to apply!
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@wenatcheehumane.org
The Wenatchee Valley Humane Society is an equal-opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
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Ability to Relocate:
- Wenatchee, WA 98801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person