Shelter Medicine Director: Veterinary Leader

King County, Washington; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) seeks an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to lead the veterinary services program and guide the future of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier municipal animal service organizations.

RASKC provides sheltering, animal control, licensing, adoptions, foster care, and community programs for 25 cities and unincorporated King County, with a strong commitment to public health, safety, and humane animal welfare.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Unrestricted Washington veterinary license.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain.
• Progressive supervisory or management experience in veterinary medicine.
• Experience performing high-volume, quality spay/neuter surgery and shelter medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead all veterinary clinic operations, shelter medicine programs, and medical staff.
• Supervise veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and clinic volunteers.
• Establish strategic goals, policies, and performance measures.
• Oversee surgery, diagnostics, treatment, vaccination, disease prevention, and humane euthanasia.
• Lead infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
• Manage foster medical programs and animal population health.
• Develop and manage clinic budgets, grants, contracts, and controlled substance inventory.
• Partner with animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, universities, and community organizations.
• Participate in labor relations, organizational planning, and leadership initiatives.
• Promote Lean continuous improvement, innovation, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision making.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Job description

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) seeks an experienced Veterinary Medical Director to lead the veterinary services program and guide the future of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier municipal animal service organizations.

RASKC provides sheltering, animal control, licensing, adoptions, foster care, and community programs for 25 cities and unincorporated King County, with a strong commitment to public health, safety, and humane animal welfare.