Shelter Veterinarian

Recruiting Partner: Gene Coughlin

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Healthcare Services | Not Remote | $120,000 to $140,000 | Job ID: 172422

Job Summary

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Join a mission-driven animal welfare organization making a positive impact on pets, wildlife, and underserved communities. This opportunity offers the chance to provide high-quality clinical care and practice progressive shelter medicine in a collaborative, modern facility known for compassionate, ethical standards and professional growth.

Veterinarian Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $120,000–$140,000 per year
  • Competitive base pay with internal tiered compensation system rewarding skill growth and outreach
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k)
  • Continuing Education (CE) PTO and allowance
  • Paid vacation time
  • Professional dues and license fee coverage
  • Opportunities for mentorship, skill development, and advancement

Veterinarian Requirements & Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree
  • Licensed or eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
  • USDA APHIS accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
  • DEA license (or willingness to apply)
  • Experience or strong interest in shelter medicine and high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter (HQHVSN) surgery
  • Commitment to animal welfare mission and values

Veterinarian Preferred Background & Skills

  • Interest or experience in community outreach and humane investigations
  • Experience mentoring veterinary staff, students, or volunteers
  • Familiarity with digital radiography, in-house lab work, or modern shelter management software

Veterinarian Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Provide medical and surgical care for shelter animals, public clinic patients, and wildlife
  • Perform spay/neuter surgeries, dentistry, diagnostics, and HQHVSN procedures
  • Develop and implement high-standard treatment protocols
  • Mentor and support veterinary team members, students, and volunteers
  • Participate in community programs, mobile clinics, and public outreach events
  • Collaborate with external partners to improve overall animal care and outcomes

If you’re passionate about advancing animal welfare and want to make a tangible difference every day, consider joining a supportive team where your dedication is valued and rewarded.

 

JOB ID: 172422

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