Relief Shelter Veterinarian — Flexible, Part-Time

NOCO Humane; Loveland, Evans (CO, CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

NOCO Humane seeks a Relief Shelter Veterinarian, to provide high-quality care during staff absences and peak times. This part-time, variable-hour role reports to the Chief Veterinarian and operates under established medical protocols with independent professional judgment.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Colorado, has shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter experience, and can work both independently and with our veterinary and shelter teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado and maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment.
• Must maintain current Professional Liability Insurance and all other required certifications.
• Minimum of 1–2 years of veterinary experience preferred; shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter, or relief veterinary practice is a plus.
• Strong diagnostic, surgical, and patient care skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced shelter environment with varying medical needs and priorities.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaboration with veterinary and shelter staff.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to make timely, compassionate medical decisions.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules, patient needs, and organizational priorities.
• Compassion for animals and a commitment to high standards of animal welfare and humane care.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary services, including medical examinations, diagnostics, emergency care, treatments, and surgical procedures.
• Assess animal health, diagnose medical conditions, and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Perform spay/neuter surgeries, dental procedures, and other surgical procedures on shelter and owned animals, as appropriate.
• Provide medical examinations, care, and monitoring for shelter animals and animals in foster care in accordance with established standards of care.
• Collaborate with Veterinary Services and shelter staff to ensure consistent, high-quality animal care.
• Communicate medical updates, concerns, treatment recommendations, and patient progress with appropriate staff.
• Manage medical cases, ensuring timely follow-up care and accurate documentation.
• Complete and maintain accurate medical and treatment records in both electronic and paper formats, as applicable.
• Evaluate treatment options for injured or ill shelter animals and provide recommendations regarding medical care, quality of life, and humane euthanasia when appropriate.
• Follow established organizational policies, medical protocols, and procedures while exercising appropriate professional veterinary judgment.
• Support shelter population health, disease prevention, and infectious disease management efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable veterinary laws, regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies
• Perform other veterinary duties as assigned based on organizational needs.

Skills

Licensed Veterinarian

Shelter medicine experience

Surgical skills

Compassionate care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Shelter management software

Job description

NOCO Humane seeks a Relief Shelter Veterinarian, to provide high-quality care during staff absences and peak times. This part-time, variable-hour role reports to the Chief Veterinarian and operates under established medical protocols with independent professional judgment.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Colorado, has shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter experience, and can work both independently and with our veterinary and shelter teams in a fast-paced environment.