Career Center Home Search Jobs Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director Share Print Regional Animal Services of King County Kent, Washington, United States (on-site) APPLY Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director Share Print Regional Animal Services of King County Kent, Washington, United States (on-site) APPLY Posted 7 hours ago Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director Share Print Regional Animal Services of King County Kent, Washington, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Salary $139,552.00

• $176,890.00 Employment sector Government Min Experience 2-3 Years Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Canine +1 Feline Salary
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Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Are you a visionary shelter medicine leader committed to advancing animal welfare, public service, and organizational excellence? Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking an experienced Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director to lead our veterinary services program and help shape the future of one of the Pacific Northwest's premier municipal animal service organizations. This is a unique opportunity to lead a collaborative veterinary team while preparing for operations in a new animal shelter in 2027. The Medical Director serves as a member of the RASKC senior leadership team, providing strategic direction for shelter medicine, mentoring veterinary professionals, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring exceptional care for thousands of animals each year. About

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provides animal sheltering, animal control services, pet licensing, adoptions, foster care, and community programs for 25 cities and unincorporated King County. We are committed to protecting public health and safety while promoting the humane treatment of animals. Job Duties

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In order to be considered minimally qualified for this role, you must demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to perform the following: Lead all veterinary clinic operations, shelter medicine programs, and medical staff. Supervise veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and clinic volunteers. Establish strategic goals, policies, and performance measures. Oversee surgery, diagnostics, treatment, vaccination, disease prevention, and humane euthanasia. Lead infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response. Manage foster medical programs and animal population health. Develop and manage clinic budgets, grants, contracts, and controlled substance inventory. Partner with animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, universities, and community organizations. Participate in labor relations, organizational planning, and leadership initiatives. Promote Lean continuous improvement, innovation, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision making. Requirements Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills The successful candidate is: A collaborative and forward-thinking leader. Experienced in shelter medicine and population management. Comfortable making timely medical and operational decisions. Passionate about coaching and developing employees. Skilled at building partnerships and communicating with diverse stakeholders. Data-driven and committed to continuous improvement. Dedicated to exceptional customer service, equity, and animal welfare. Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent. Unrestricted Washington veterinary license (or ability to obtain). DEA registration (or ability to obtain). Progressive supervisory or management experience in veterinary medicine. Experience performing high-volume, quality spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine. Preferred Qualifications Shelter medicine leadership. Budget development and management. Grant administration. Public sector or nonprofit leadership. Experience with Chameleon software. Lean or continuous improvement experience.

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85426537 Regional Animal Services of King County View your LinkedIn connections Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like Medical Director

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• $4,000 $3,025 Safety Index 34 /100 34 Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $134
• $320 $204 High-Speed Internet $50
• $120 $70 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.

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