Shelter Veterinary Lead — Care, Leadership & Impact

Animal Humane Society

Golden Valley (MN)

On-site

USD 55,104,000 - 63,370,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Animal Humane Society in Golden Valley, MN is seeking a Veterinary Services Lead to oversee care, examination, evaluation, and treatment of shelter animals under veterinarians, ensuring humane and compassionate service. The role is full-time (40 hours/week) with weekend availability.

Candidates must be a Minnesota Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) or eligible, bring leadership experience, and deliver exceptional customer service while collaborating across teams to move animals through the

Qualifications

Must have 1+ years as a Veterinary Technician.
Active Minnesota Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT) license or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform daily treatments, administer medication, and monitor shelter animals under supervision.
Assist veterinarians in surgical procedures and follow established protocols.
Evaluate incoming animals for placement, including exams and behavior assessments.
Process fostered animal returns and releases.
Humanely euthanize animals not viable for adoption or per owner request.
Collaborate with staff to ensure proper care and efficient movement through the system.