Feline Veterinarian

Stray Cat Alliance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Stray Cat Alliance in Los Angeles is seeking a licensed veterinarian to lead medical care for the cats in our care. You’ll treat thousands of rescued cats yearly, handle neonatal kittens, seniors, and mama cats, and oversee high-volume spay/neuter, dentals, and general feline wellness.

You’ll shape shelter medicine protocols, mentor staff, and collaborate with a growing team to advance feline care in the nonprofit sector.

Qualifications

• Licensed California veterinarian with active license.
• DEA license required.
• Malpractice insurance required.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead medical care for rescued cats.
• Perform high‑volume spay/neuter and dentals.
• Develop and implement shelter medicine protocols.
• Provide community feline wellness care with the team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Love cats

Organization

Education

California veterinary license

DEA license

Malpractice insurance

Job description

Are you a veterinarian who wants to make a real difference for cats?

Come join Stray Cat Alliance and lead medical care for the cats who need you the most. This isn't your typical veterinary job. You'll treat more than a thousand rescued cats each year. There will be unique cases, neonatal kittens, grumpy seniors, and cuddly mamas. In addition to leading shelter medicine, you'll also get to do high volume spay/neuter and provide community members with basic feline wellness care and dentals alongside a growing team.

What we're looking for:

• A commitment to the Stray Cat Alliance mission and a desire to be an organizational leader in the achievement of our goals and mission.
• Current California veterinary license
• Current DEA license
• Malpractice insurance
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Someone who genuinely loves cats

Why you'll love it here:

• You get to treat cases you may never see in a traditional clinic.
• You get to lead protocol development and shape the future of feline care.
• You get to make a difference every single day.

In addition to our mission-driven operations and robust benefits package, veterinarians employed by us could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program (PSLF), a government program that forgives the remaining debt on eligible loans for borrowers who have worked at least 10 years in public service or the nonprofit sector. (Learn more here)

All applicants who are offered employment with Stray Cat Alliance will be subjected to a check of their background either by the Company or a third party vendor. As such, applicants and employees may be subject to a consumer report or investigative consumer report. The Company will review the relevant background information to select and retain the most qualified employees with the end goal of maintaining a safe and productive work environment. This policy applies to the criminal history screening of prospective and current employees.

Stray Cat Alliance will conduct all third party background checks in accordance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), other applicable federal and state laws, and Company procedures.