Shelter Medicine Veterinarian

Halifax Humane Society; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus $5,000

Continuing education allowance

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Halifax Humane Society in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a Shelter Medicine Veterinarian to lead a lifesaving team delivering exams, vaccinations, dental care, heartworm prevention, and surgeries for shelter and foster animals. The role emphasizes efficient resource use, daily rounds, and community outreach.

The position includes relocation assistance, a $5,000 signing bonus, and a continuing education allowance, along with comprehensive benefits and PTO for a committed veterinary professional.

Qualifications

• The candidate must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college.
• Current Florida veterinary license required or eligible for licensure in Florida.
• Current DEA license to dispense controlled substances.
• Shelter medicine experience is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a dynamic shelter setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shelter medicine team and implement goals and procedures.
• Provide medical and surgical care for shelter and foster animals.
• Maintain medical records and logs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform vaccinations, spays/neuters, and preventive treatments.
• Collaborate with staff, volunteers, and the community to promote animal health.

Skills

DVM degree

Team player

Strong communication

Leadership

Flexibility

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Note: This position is eligible for relocation assistance, a $5,000 signing bonus, and a generous continuing education allowance.

Summary

The Shelter Medicine Veterinarian will lead a lifesaving team committed to providing quality, compassionate care to animals. The veterinarians and animal healthcare professionals at the Halifax Humane Society provide a variety of services, including exams, vaccinations, dental services, heartworm prevention and treatment, and surgery. We believe every animal deserves quality care.

The Halifax Humane Society (HHS) cares for more than 15,000 animals annually through animal sheltering, foster home programs, adoptions, public spay/neuter clinics, and community support initiatives designed to keep pets in their homes. The shelter is located in beautiful Daytona Beach, Florida. To support our team members who carry out this lifesaving work each day, we offer a comprehensive selection of affordable, quality health benefits, paid time off, and financial benefits and resources!

The Shelter Medicine Veterinarian provides the highest quality of care, including overseeing daily rounds, examining shelter and foster-based pets, and performing surgeries and treatments for shelter and foster animals. The veterinarian also ensures and promotes the conscientious utilization of resources to ensure operating efficiency and effectively grow the Shelter Medicine Department.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists in the implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for the shelter medicine team; recommends changes in procedures as needed
• Provides lead direction to staff responsible for following prescribed treatment and maintaining treatment records for shelter animals
• Ensures that the highest level of service and care are provided and that changes in animals' conditions are recorded in shelter management software system
• Provides preventative treatments for infections, disease prevention and control, general health, parasite diagnosis and treatment, behavioral evaluations and modification, dietary evaluations, and grooming (healthy coat maintenance)
• Examines animals, evaluates animals' health, and performs veterinary medical and surgical procedures, including vaccinations, prescribing and administering of medications, anti-parasite treatments, tests and lab work for infection, and spay and neuter surgery
• Performs physical exams, evaluates animal health, and provides medical treatment for adopted animals returning to the shelter for medical care
• Performs surgical sterilization of shelter and public animals adhering to the procedures and protocols provided by ASV
• Performs other surgical procedures as needed to address the issues of shelter animals
• Communicates directly with clients whose animals have experienced intra- or post-operative problems
• Performs shelter rounds daily at a minimum
• Establishes and maintains medical records and drug use logs to standards of veterinary and sheltering practices; ensures that records are in order and complete
• Ensures that all state and federal laws, state regulations, and accepted standards and procedures regarding clinic operations, the practice of veterinary medicine, drug control, and animal care and handling are adhered to
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of shelter animal health protocols, surgical procedures, and companion animal health issues
  Builds effective relationships through positive interaction and communication with the community, volunteers, and staff
• Actively supports associate staff and volunteers to promote the development of skills related to the advancement of HHS goals and mission
• Assists in monitoring inventory and ordering of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
• Participates in off-site events as needed
• Assists in the training of veterinary students on externship
• Promotes and follows safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment; Takes immediate action to address any safety concern that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or organization at risk

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university
• Possession of a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Florida
• Possession of current DEA distribution license
• Minimum three to five years veterinary medical experience; experience in shelter environment a plus
• Team-oriented and ability to communicate effectively with the public, fellow employees and volunteers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness and ability to adjust to tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities
• Demonstrate flexibility, organization, self-motivation, ability to work independently and as a member of a team; Strong work ethic and attention to detail a must
• Working knowledge of guidelines and practices in an animal welfare/shelter environment a plus
• Knowledge of local animal control laws and state humane laws and their application to the general public a plus
• Requires humane handling of animals and safe handling of cleaning supplies, chemicals and equipment in compliance with safety rules and according to SDS rules
• Ability to lift, pull or push up to 50 lbs. with reasonable accommodations