Staff Veterinarian

AzVMA; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Sabbatical after 5 years

Paid time off & holidays

Paid licensure & VIN access

Job summary

Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) in Colorado Springs is seeking a Shelter Veterinarian to rotate through tracks daily, delivering high-quality medical and surgical care to shelter and community animals.

You will join ten experienced veterinarians, designing treatment plans, performing advanced procedures, and providing dental care to improve outcomes and adoption readiness.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary college.
• Colorado veterinary license to practice in CO.
• At least one year of shelter medicine experience or internship in a high-volume spay/neuter setting.
• Aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, sometimes unpredictable environment.
• Demonstrated success in collaborating with a diverse professional team and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple shelter tracks daily, including HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals.
• Design life-saving treatment plans and perform advanced procedures (e.g., amputations, foreign body removals).
• Provide dental care for shelter animals prior to adoption.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinarians to deliver high-quality care and ensure animal welfare.

Skills

DVM

Shelter medicine experience

High-volume spay/neuter

Clinical medicine

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent

Colorado veterinary license

Job description

Ready to make a powerful impact where you are needed most? Founded in 1949, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is Colorado’s largest animal welfare organization, taking in approximately 25,000 animals annually between our two shelter locations. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with multiple county and city contracts for sheltering and animal law enforcement. In 2025, we completed 15,700 spay/neuter surgeries. We operate two thriving Wellness Clinics providing affordable vaccines and spay/neuter services to the public. HSPPR is powered by over 250 dedicated staff members and hundreds of volunteers. We value compassion, collaboration, and service, all while prioritizing staff wellbeing. Join HSPPR and make your calling your career!

About the job:

As one of ten shelter staff veterinarians at HSPPR, you will rotate through different tracks daily. You may spend your day performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals, or maybe you are designing life‑saving treatment plans, performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals), or perhaps you are providing some much‑needed dental care for our shelter animals prior to adoption. One thing is certain, every day is different, offering a new, rewarding challenge!

What you will gain from working at HSPPR:

Become part of a team focused on impactful work, while prioritizing the human animal bond and access to veterinary care.
Collaborate and work with our team of ten highly skilled veterinarians in areas of shelter medicine, HQHV spay/neuter, TNR, emergency procedures and dentals, or provide wellness services to the owned animals in our community.
Work in our renovated, fully equipped Colorado Springs shelter clinic.
Use your skills to help fulfill the need in the Pueblo community at our Pueblo shelter, the Pueblo Wellness Clinic, or our mobile unit, the Wellness Waggin’.
Enjoy a busy, but supportive working environment with skilled medical staff aiding you in surgery, patient care and wellness.
Work with a leadership team that is as committed to your wellbeing as we are to animal welfare.
Bring your passion, find your purpose!

Benefits:

$100,000 - $125,000 annual salary depending on experience
HSPPR is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
401(k) with employer matching up to 4%
Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Flex Bereavement, and Paid Holidays
Paid 3 weeks Sabbatical leave after completion of 5 years of employment.
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid CO veterinary licensure
Paid PLIT
Annual Memberships for AVMA, Association of Shelter Veterinarians and VIN access
Paid Continuing Education
Employer paid Basic Employee Life Insurance
Annual scrub allowance

Education/Experience Necessary:

Graduated from an accredited veterinary medical college – DVM or equivalent.

Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.

At least one year of experience or a successfully completed internship in shelter medicine and/or a high volume spay/neuter clinic.

Demonstrated aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced, and at times unpredictable, environment.

Demonstrated success in working with a diverse team of professionals, skilled in managing varied relationships and successful at facilitating collaboration and cooperation.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.