Associate Veterinarian, Shelter Medicine

Job overview

The Associate Veterinarian role is onsite at the shelter in Sarasota, FL, with an annual salary up to $140,000, commensurate with experience. The Humane Society of Sarasota County supports more than 3,000 animals each year through sheltering, foster programs, adoptions, and community services. The veterinarian provides clinical care that supports individual animal welfare and population health, including examinations, diagnostics, treatment, surgery, dentistry, and medical rounds. The role also guides veterinary staff and collaborates with foster caregivers, volunteers, and rescue partners.

What you'll do

• Examine and treat shelter animals
• perform diagnostics, treatment planning, and medical management
• conduct spay/neuter procedures, dental treatments, mass removals, and other necessary surgeries
• monitor shelter health and infectious disease concerns
• advise foster and rescue partners
• guide veterinary technicians and assistants
• maintain accurate records and follow established protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

shelter medicine

humane society of sarasota county

sarasota fl

veterinary services

surgery

dentistry

population health

animal welfare

dvm

florida veterinary license

up to $140,000 annually

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Comprehensive benefits package
• specific benefit details are not provided in the posting.

Why this role

The role combines shelter medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, population health management, and collaboration with foster and rescue partners.

About the employer

Humane Society of Sarasota County Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.