Veterinarian Animal Shelter & Community Outreach

About Us West Valley Humane Society (WVHS) is a progressive, community-focused animal shelter serving Canyon County, Idaho. We are proud to maintain one of the highest live outcome rates in the state and are committed to innovative, compassionate care for every animal. Our approach emphasizes enrichment, individualized treatment, and progressive shelter medicine practices to create better outcomes for pets and the people who love them.

Position Title:

Veterinarian Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

Depends on Experience Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance through our company group plan Paid and Sick time off accrual All necessary licensing and renewals paid for by WVHS Clinic General Liability insurance covered under WVHS's policy Purpose of Position WVHS is seeking a full-time Veterinarian passionate about shelter medicine and community impact. In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care to shelter animals, including preventative care, diagnostics, and high-volume spay/neuter surgery. This is an opportunity to practice both individual patient care and population-level medicine while making a meaningful difference every day.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide routine, preventative, and urgent medical care Perform high-volume spay/neuter and soft tissue surgeries Diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions Develop and oversee treatment plans and medical records Supervise and support veterinary technicians and staff Maintain compliance with medical standards and regulations Manage pharmaceutical inventory and logs Collaborate with local veterinarians, rescue partners, and community stakeholders Assist in developing and improving medical protocols

Qualifications/Education Requirements:

DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited institution Licensed (or eligible) to practice in Idaho DEA license (or ability to obtain) 1+ year of veterinary experience preferred Experience in high-volume spay/neuter preferred (or willingness to learn) Interest in shelter medicine and population health

Other Requirements:

The ability to exert moderate but not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting, carrying objects and animals of moderate weight. The ability to stand to perform surgery for 2-4 hours at a time. Knowledge of standards of care in animal shelters as per the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and the U.C. Davis Shelter Medicine Program, or the willingness to obtain that knowledge. Knowledge and skill in high volume and pediatric spaying/neutering procedures, or the willingness to obtain that knowledge/skills. Knowledge of county, state, city, and federal animal health laws and regulations.

Availability:

Availability and a willingness to work a flexible schedule are required.

Exempt/Non-exempt:

This is an exempt, full-time position.

Immediate Supervisor:

Executive Director Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position is supervisory in nature.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid Time Off & Sick Leave Licensing and renewal fees covered Continuing Education support Professional liability coverage Employee Assistance Program Ongoing professional development Why Join WVHS?: Practicing shelter medicine at WVHS offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact—not just for individual animals, but for the entire community. Every animal you serve helps make Canyon County a healthier, safer, and more humane place for pets and the people who love them. Shelter medicine goes beyond traditional practice. It's about community health, collaboration, and innovative problem-solving —creating meaningful solutions for underserved populations and ensuring every animal has an equal chance at a better future. In this role, you'll balance individual patient care with population-level "herd health," helping protect the wellbeing of every animal in our care during one of the most critical times in their lives. If you're someone who enjoys thinking big-picture, values collaboration, and wants to make a life-saving impact every day, this is an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Join us in our vision to be a model of excellence in advancing animal welfare and promoting responsible pet ownership.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$92,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

Signing bonus Application Question(s): Do you have 1+ year of clinical veterinary experience (shelter, small animal, or high-volume practice) or strong new-grad shelter interest? Do you have Proficiency or strong interest in high-volume spay/neuter and soft tissue surgery, including pediatric procedures? Do you have experience supervising, mentoring, or collaborating closely with veterinary technicians and shelter staff?

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

Experience:

high-volume spay/neuter and soft tissue surgery: 1 year (Required) diagnosing and treating common shelter medical conditions: 1 year (Preferred)

Veterinary :

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred)