Shelter Veterinarian

HumanePro; Colorado; On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403b retirement plan matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

NOCO Humane is seeking a veterinary professional to perform high-volume shelter surgeries and provide medical care across a diverse patient population. The role emphasizes population health, collaboration with multiple teams, and a commitment to humane, evidence-based care.

The position offers a full-time, salaried exempt role in northern Colorado, with relocation assistance and a competitive annual salary in the $115k–$120k range. A DEA license and Colorado license eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Current Colorado veterinary license or eligibility for licensure.
• Professional liability insurance and eligibility to carry a DEA license.
• Experience in companion animal medicine and surgery.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsibilities

• Perform surgeries (spay/neuter, dental) for shelter animals.
• Conduct exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and ongoing medical management.
• Join rounds and collaborate with teams on population health.
• Supervise technicians, assistants, students, interns, and volunteers.
• Decide on treatment, quality of life, transfers, and euthanasia.
• Support community vaccine and spay/neuter clinics.
• Help develop medical protocols and train staff on shelter medicine.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure compliance with policies.
• Support other campuses as needed.

Skills

Colorado veterinary license eligible

Companion animal medicine & surgery

Clinical judgment

Communication & relationship building

EMR proficiency

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Description

Looking for veterinary work where every day makes a real difference? At NOCO Humane, you'll practice shelter medicine at its most meaningful: high-quality, high-volume surgery, thoughtful population health, and care for an amazing variety of patients (yes, that includes the occasional snake or goat!). You'll join a collaborative team that cares deeply about animals and the people who love them, and you'll help thousands of pets get healthy and get home.

Expected Hiring Range: $115,000 to $120,000 per year - Relocation Assistance Available

Status: Full-time, salaried, exempt

About NOCO Humane

NOCO Humane is an independent nonprofit that has served northern Colorado since 1969. As an open-admission shelter, we believe every animal deserves a safe place to go. In Fiscal Year 2026 we cared for nearly 12,700 animals, placed more than 5,600 in new homes, and performed more than 4,000 surgeries. Guided by Socially Conscious Sheltering, our team serves animals and people with respect, dignity, empathy, and kindness.

What You’ll Do

• Perform spay/neuter, dental, and other surgeries for shelter animals and limited owned animals
• Conduct exams, diagnostics, treatment planning, and ongoing medical management
• Join medical rounds and partner with Animal Care, Behavior & Enrichment, Foster & Transfer, Client Services, and Operations on individual and population health
• Guide veterinary technicians, assistants, students, interns, and volunteers during patient care
• Make sound decisions on treatment, quality of life, transfers, and humane euthanasia
• Support community programs like vaccine and spay/neuter clinics
• Help the Chief Veterinarian develop medical protocols and train staff on shelter medicine, biosecurity, and disease prevention
• Keep accurate medical records and ensure compliance with PACFA, DEA, and organizational policies
• Support other campuses as needed

What You Bring

• Current Colorado veterinary license (or eligibility for licensure), professional liability insurance, and eligibility to carry a DEA license
• Demonstrated experience in companion animal medicine and surgery
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to balance individual care with population health and available resources
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, plus resilience in emotionally challenging situations
• Proficiency with electronic medical records
• At least 21 years old, with a valid Colorado driver’s license, an insurable driving record, and personal auto insurance
• Willingness to receive rabies vaccination with periodic titer testing

Bonus points for: high-quality/high-volume spay/neuter and shelter medicine experience, practice in fast-paced, limited-resource settings, small mammal and exotics experience, or Spanish fluency.

Schedule & Physical Requirements

• Generally four or five days per week, including a weekend day, evenings, and the veterinary on-call phone rotation
• Additional hours or on-site response during emergencies and events
• Stand for 8 to 10 hours and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Exposure to anesthetic gases, x-rays, sharps, chemicals, zoonotic diseases, bites and scratches, and deceased animals

Benefits

• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, supplemental accident insurance, matching 403b retirement plan, paid time off, paid holidays, and more.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NOCO Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds. Candidates must pass a background check, DMV check, and drug test.

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Name Erica H.

Title HR Generalist

Email Address [e-mail]

Website https://www.nocohumane.org/careers/

Job Dates

Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026

Posting Date: October 20, 2026

Closing Date: December 31, 2026