Shelter Veterinarian: Lifesaving Care & High-Volume Surgery

Best Friends Animal Society; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Mental health support

401k

Life insurance

Generous paid time off

CE benefits

Job summary

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated staff veterinarian to provide high-quality medical care for program and shelter animals, including high-volume spay/neuter surgeries. The role supports on-call coverage and collaborates with shelters and clinics to ensure lifesaving outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold a DVM, be licensed in good standing, and have a customer-focused approach with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree and license in good standing.
• Licensed with state veterinary board; DEA license.
• Bilingual or multilingual preferred.
• Customer-centric, non-judgmental approach to adopters, partners, visitors, volunteers, and colleagues.
• Ability to work with dogs and cats, including those with health/behavior concerns.
• Strong interpersonal skills; team player; professional demeanor.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with well-developed organization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with shelter software/management systems.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat program animals; perform high-volume spay/neuter; maintain shelter medicine knowledge.
• Support on-call and emergency response; educate and mentor staff; communicate with shelters and clinics.
• Promote ongoing medical education and uphold professional standards.
• Deliver superior customer service to visitors, adopters, and volunteers.
• Collaborate with team to develop efficient processes to achieve lifesaving goals; follow policies and data entry procedures.
• Maintain a safe workplace and report unsafe practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

DVM recognition

Client communication

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Bilingual

Organizational skills

Comfort with shelter medicine

Education

Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Licensed with state veterinary board

DEA license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shelter/animal management software

Job description

Best Friends Animal Society in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated staff veterinarian to provide high-quality medical care for program and shelter animals, including high-volume spay/neuter surgeries. The role supports on-call coverage and collaborates with shelters and clinics to ensure lifesaving outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold a DVM, be licensed in good standing, and have a customer-focused approach with strong teamwork and communication skills.