Shelter Veterinarian — Flexible Schedule & High Impact

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Merriam (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO, days of significance, 9/

100% employer‑covered mental health

Job summary

Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, KS seeks a part-time Shelter Veterinarian to provide first-class medical care and support adoption efforts. The role covers surgical and medical caseloads, with emergencies, while maintaining thorough medical records and ensuring compliance with state/federal laws.

The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to advance community pet welfare; requires Kansas veterinary licensure and DEA eligibility, plus strong client service and teamwork

Qualifications

• Degree in Veterinary Medicine is required.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Kansas and eligible for a DEA license.
• Dental procedures are a plus.
• Strong customer service skills and computer proficiency with MS Office, Excel, Clover, DaySmart and PetPoint.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class medical care to shelter animals to promote adoption and better lives.
• Handle surgical and general care caseload along with critical emergencies.
• Maintain complete medical records and ensure compliance with relevant laws.
• Prescribe and administer preventive care, diagnose and treat diseases or injuries.
• Perform surgery and dental procedures as needed and ensure safe, clean treatment areas.
• Collaborate with the team, coach and be coached, and maintain effective communication with staff.
• Support shelter duties including daily animal handling and emergency coverage.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Clover

DaySmart

PetPoint

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Great Plains SPCA in Merriam, KS seeks a part-time Shelter Veterinarian to provide first-class medical care and support adoption efforts. The role covers surgical and medical caseloads, with emergencies, while maintaining thorough medical records and ensuring compliance with state/federal laws.

The position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to advance community pet welfare; requires Kansas veterinary licensure and DEA eligibility, plus strong client service and teamwork