Associate Shelter Veterinarian - Full Time, Benefits Eligible

Associate Shelter Veterinarian - Full Time, Benefits Eligible Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc - 3.9 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $120,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Surgical techniques Triage Surgery Driver's License Desktop applications Leading team collaboration initiatives Veterinary soft tissue surgery Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Clinical team leadership Productivity software Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary team management Veterinary License Full Job Description Associate Shelter Veterinarian Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) Organization Overview The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is a progressive animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. GBHS is committed to innovative, compassionate shelter medicine and community-based solutions that reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia. GBHS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k). To learn more, visit www.gbhs.org . Position Summary The Associate Shelter Veterinarian plays a vital role in overseeing the health and medical care of the GBHS shelter population, including operations within the Critical Care and Spay/Neuter Clinic, under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer. This position is full-time and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal care team. The Associate Veterinarian supports a comprehensive shelter medicine program, including high-volume spay/neuter services, a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, community outreach initiatives, and an externship program that trains fourth-year veterinary students in soft tissue surgical skills. Reports To Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Key Responsibilities Clinical & Surgical Care Diagnose and treat animals throughout the shelter population Provide care for sick, injured, and at-risk animals Perform spay/neuter surgeries, including procedures for select owned animals Conduct emergency surgical procedures as required Perform physical examinations and evaluate bite cases Develop and implement medical and surgical treatment plans Shelter Medicine & Population Health Manage disease prevention, control, and overall animal health Ensure humane treatment of all animals in the shelter Support shelter population management strategies focused on saving all healthy and treatable animals Provide immediate medical diagnostics and response to animal health and safety concerns Programs & Community Outreach Support and grow the GBHS Project Pet SAFE Program , reducing shelter intake and euthanasia Provide rabies vaccinations for animal care and control reclaims Participate in community wellness clinics via the GBHS mobile medical unit Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local veterinary partners Education & Leadership Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to veterinary medical staff Assist with training fourth-year veterinary students through the GBHS Veterinary Externship Programs Serve as a leader within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Compliance & Documentation Evaluate animals involved in cruelty or neglect investigations and provide written medical documentation Ensure accurate, timely data entry and medical record keeping Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment Perform related duties as required Education Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution Required Qualifications Current Alabama veterinary license with a clean practice record Demonstrated strong surgical skills Valid driver's license with insurable driving record Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Excellent attention to detail Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment Strong time management and case triage skills Effective written and verbal communication skills High emotional intelligence and professionalism Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team Preferred Qualifications Current DEA license or ability to obtain one Five (5) or more years of experience in a high-volume, full-service veterinary setting Ability to obtain a premise permit from the Alabama Veterinary Board Experience in shelter medicine and/or high-quality, high-volume (HQ/HV) surgical environments Physical Requirements The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Employees must regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and use hands for fine motor tasks. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Employees must meet all general employment requirements outlined in the GBHS Employee Handbook. Work Environment This position operates in a fast-paced shelter environment with exposure to live and deceased animals, including those with unknown medical or behavioral histories. Employees may encounter animal waste, strong odors, industrial cleaning chemicals, dust, dander, parasites, bites, scratches, and zoonotic diseases. The role requires the ability to work in an environment that provides humane euthanasia. Employees must act safely and responsibly at all times. Equal Opportunity Employer The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.