Shelter Veterinarian - Per Diem

San Bernardino County; San Bernardino (CA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobile veterinary clinic

Potential transition to full-time

Job summary

San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is seeking a Per diem Shelter Veterinarian to join the Animal Care Division, delivering high-quality medical care across county shelters and the new mobile clinic.

The role focuses on high-volume spay/neuter, shelter medicine, and public education, with potential to transition to full-time as services expand. This position supports community welfare and animal health across the region.

Qualifications

• Licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in California.
• Experience in shelter medicine and high-volume spay/neuter preferred.
• Ability to work in a per diem/part-time capacity across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume spay/neuter procedures at county shelters and mobile clinic.
• Deliver shelter medicine and preventive care in collaboration with staff.
• Support community education and partnerships to promote responsible pet ownership.
• Assist in launching services at the new Animal Care Center as needed.

Skills

Shelter medicine

Spay/neuter

Public health

Community education

Education

DVM license

Job description

Veterinarian, Department of Public Health – San Bernardino County, CA – Alliance Resource Consulting

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health’s Animal Care Division is seeking a Per diem Shelter Veterinarian to join its respected team in delivering high-quality medical care across the County’s animal shelters and clinics in a per diem capacity. The Animal Care Division has recently procured its first ever mobile veterinary clinic and is in the process of building a new state-of-the-art County Animal Care Center in Bloomington, California that will include a veterinary hospital. The per diem veterinarian will provide shelter medicine, high-volume spay/neuter procedures, and support community education efforts, working both at fixed sites and through the new mobile veterinary clinic, which brings vital services—such as low-cost vaccinations, microchipping, and sterilizations—to underserved communities. Animal Care is supported by a dedicated team of 115 staff, including animal control officers, veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and other animal care professionals.

This role is an exceptional opportunity for a per diem veterinarian who is passionate about animal welfare, advancing animal health and serving the community. As the County prepares to open its new, state-of-the-art Animal Care Center, the selected candidate will have the unique chance to help shape and launch innovative services at this modern facility—contributing directly to the future of animal care and well-being across the region. Subject to budget availability and County approval, this per diem position may offer the opportunity to transition into a full-time role as services expand, making it an excellent opportunity for those seeking long-term career growth and professional development.

The ideal veterinarian for this role will be a dedicated, collaborative, and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a supportive team environment and is motivated by positive outcomes. The primary focus of this position is performing high-volume spay/neuter, while also supporting animal health, public education, and community partnerships that promote responsible pet ownership and enhance public safety.

Possession of a license issued by the State of California to practice as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine is required.