Shelter Veterinarian

HumanePro; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance stipend

Paid time off

Employee discount

Certified Mental Health First Aid on 0

Job summary

The Humane Society of St. Lucie County in Port Saint Lucie, FL is seeking a compassionate veterinarian to lead shelter medicine with hands-on care and mentorship for staff. The role blends clinical duties with program leadership to improve animal welfare.

You will perform exams, preventive care, surgeries including spay/neuter, and coordinate with leadership to align protocols with best practices. This full-time position offers growth opportunities and a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active Florida veterinary license and DEA license.
• Professional liability insurance.
• Willingness to lead and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily medical care including exams, diagnostics and treatment.
• Lead and support veterinary technicians and assistants and contribute to a collaborative team culture.
• Conduct regular population rounds and help manage herd health.
• Develop and improve medical protocols aligned with shelter medicine best practices.
• Provide top-notch surgical care including spay/neuter.
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Participate in on-call rotation, occasional weekends and special events.
• Ensure medical care and operations meet all regulatory and safety standards (DEA, OSHA, state guidelines).
• Oversee and continuously improve shelter medical protocols and population health programs.
• Conduct regular population rounds and monitor disease prevention, treatment and outbreak response
• Manage medical inventory, controlled substances and the Emergency Medical Fund
• Collaborate with leadership to guide animal care decisions and overall shelter outcomes
• Support humane decision making, including euthanasia when necessary
• Maintain clear, accurate medical records and ensure proper treatment plans are followed
• Assist with cruelty case evaluations and documentation as needed
• Lead, mentor and support veterinary and animal care staff
• Promote safe, humane handling practices (Fear Free preferred)
• Provide guidance on medical cases and day-to-day problem solving
• Foster a positive, collaborative and respectful team culture
• Partner with leadership on hiring, training and staff development

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Florida veterinary license

DEA license

Professional liability insurance

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled veterinarian to join our team and make a direct impact on the lives of shelter animals every day. This role blends hands-on medical care with leadership, offering the opportunity to shape and advance our shelter medicine program.

We are looking for a compassionate, skilled veterinarian to join our team and make a direct impact on the lives of shelter animals every day. This role blends hands-on medical care with leadership, offering the opportunity to shape and advance our shelter medicine program.

You will provide high-quality care to a diverse population of animals while working closely with leadership to ensure best practices and a positive, team-driven environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide daily medical care including exams, diagnostics and treatment
• Lead and support veterinary technicians and assistants and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Conduct regular population rounds and help manage herd health
• Develop and improve medical protocols aligned with shelter medicine best practices
• Provide top-notch surgical care including spay/neuter
• Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Participate in on-call rotation, occasional weekends and special events
• Ensure medical care and operations meet all regulatory and safety standards (DEA, OSHA, state guidelines)
• Oversee and continuously improve shelter medical protocols and population health programs
• Conduct regular population rounds and monitor disease prevention, treatment and outbreak responseManage medical inventory, controlled substances and the Emergency Medical Fund
• Collaborate with leadership to guide animal care decisions and overall shelter outcomes
• Support humane decision making, including euthanasia when necessary
• Maintain clear, accurate medical records and ensure proper treatment plans are followed
• Assist with cruelty case evaluations and documentation as needed

Leadership & Team Support

• Lead, mentor and support veterinary and animal care staff
• Promote safe, humane handling practices (Fear Free preferred)
• Provide guidance on medical cases and day-to-day problem solving
• Foster a positive, collaborative and respectful team culture
• Partner with leadership on hiring, training and staff development

Qualifications

• Active Florida veterinary license and DEA license
• Professional liability insurance

Shelter Medicine And High-volume Spay/neuter Experience Preferred

• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Sound judgment, adaptability and a team-first mindset

Why Join Us?

You will be part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly improves animal welfare and supports the community. This is a unique opportunity to practice meaningful medicine, influence shelter protocols, and help more animals find positive outcomes.

Pay: $150,000 - $200,000 per year, DOE

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Certified Mental Health First Aid on staff
• Professional development assistance
• Health insurance stipend
• This is a full time job

Contact Information

Job Contact Details

Name Sarah Wees

Title Executive Director

Email Address [e-mail]

Website https://hsslc.org/

Closing Date: Thursday, December 31, 2026

Closing Date: December 31, 2026