Relief Veterinarian - Shelter Medicine (Contract)

San Francisco SPCA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 272,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco SPCA is seeking relief veterinarians to perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for shelter animals and provide comprehensive medical care. You will oversee population health and ensure adherence to best practices in shelter medicine, collaborating with RVTs, veterinary assistants, and behavior staff to craft individualized care plans.

Daily duties include exams, diagnostics, and treatment planning to support lifesaving outcomes and animals preparing for adoption

Qualifications

• Requires DVM or equivalent degree.
• Must hold a current California license in good standing.
• Shelter medicine and HQHVSN experience required.
• Commitment to animal welfare and team-based care.

Responsibilities

• Perform High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter surgeries for shelter animals.
• Provide daily medical care for shelter animals, including exams, diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Oversee population health and ensure adherence to best practices in shelter medicine.
• Collaborate with RVTs, veterinary assistants, and behavior staff to create individualized care plans.
• Support lifesaving outcomes by preparing animals for adoption and transfer.

Skills

HQHVSN experience

Team-based care

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Description

Our mission is to ensure all animals have access to high-quality, compassionate care whether they're in a home or still looking for one. The Shelter Medicine department supports this mission by providing medical care for animals within our shelter, ensuring the health and welfare of the entire population.

Job Type

Contract

At the San Francisco SPCA, high volume and high quality are not competing priorities - they are the standard. We save lives through innovative, evidence-based shelter medicine and are recognized nationally as a leader in animal welfare.

What You’ll Do

• Perform High Quality High Volume Spay Neuter surgeries for shelter animals, as well as other procedures such as enucleations and other routine procedures.
• Provide daily medical care for shelter animals, including exams, diagnostics and treatment planning.
• Oversee population health and ensure adherence to best practices in shelter medicine.
• Collaborate with RVTs, veterinary assistants, and behavior staff to create individualized care plans.
• Support lifesaving outcomes by preparing animals for adoption and transfer.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent degree, with a current California license in good standing.
• Shelter medicine and HQHVSN experience required.
• Commitment to animal welfare and a team-based approach to care.

Compensation

Relief veterinarians are compensated at a day rate of $1,300 per 10-hr shift.