Veterinarian

Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Denver (CO)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Humane Colorado’s Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur in North Denver is seeking a staff veterinarian to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in a public-facing setting. The role includes urgent care, HQHVSN surgeries, vaccine clinics, and end-of-life services, with a mission to improve animal welfare and community access to services.

The successful candidate will mentor externs, collaborate with a diverse team, maintain digital records, and lead process improvements while upholding incremental

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine required.
Colorado Veterinary License eligible or actively licensed.
Experience with owned companion animals preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient examinations and develop diagnostic and treatment plans using an incremental care approach for urgent/sick care needs.
Perform and interpret diagnostic studies including imaging, bloodwork, and in-house cytology.
Perform surgeries and comprehensive dentistry including extractions in an on-view setting.
Provide end-of-life services.
Opportunity to perform HQHVSN surgeries for dogs and cats.
Conduct wellness examinations and vaccinations at high-volume clinics in priority neighborhoods.
Communicate effectively and compassionately with pet owners and the community.
Maintain accurate medical records using cloud-based practice management software.
Provide mentorship to externs and interns, including observation, training and assessment.
Contribute to initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Participate in doctor meetings and journal clubs.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Emotional intelligence

Written communication

Time management

Triage and workload management

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine

Job description

Purpose of Position

Humane Colorado’s Veterinary Hospital team provides accessible high-quality, compassionate veterinary care to community pets using an incremental care approach. Through collaboration, innovation, and a focus on practical treatment options, we strive to improve animal welfare, strengthen the human- animal bond, and serve as a trusted resource within the veterinary community for families that are struggling to receive services for their pets.

This position supports the full range of services offered by the Community Veterinary Services department, including urgent care, high-quality high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgery, preventative care and vaccine clinics. Based at Humane Colorado’s Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur in North Denver, staff veterinarians play a key role in advancing Humane Colorado’s mission by improving access to veterinary services, maximizing our impact, and strengthening connections within the community.

In addition to delivering exceptional patient care, staff veterinarians work in a unique public-facing setting where services are provided “on view” for visitors to the CSU Spur campus. This offers opportunities to educate the public, engage with the community, and inspire future veterinary professionals through positive interactions and mentorship.

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive patient examinations and develop diagnostic and/or treatment plan options using an incremental care approach for patients with urgent/sick care needs.
Perform and interpret diagnostic studies including diagnostic imaging, bloodwork, and in-house cytology.
Perform surgeries and comprehensive dentistry procedures, including surgical extractions, in an on-view setting.
Provide end of life services.
Opportunity to perform high-quality high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats.
Conduct brief wellness examinations and provide vaccinations at high-quality high-volume vaccine clinics located within the organization’s priority neighborhoods.
Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community.
Manage and maintain accurate medical records using a cloud-based/digital practice management software system.
Provide support and clinical mentorship to externs and interns, including direct observation, training, and assessment.
Contribute to and lead initiatives to improve processes and procedures.
Participate in regularly scheduled doctor meetings and journal clubs.
Cultivate a culture of collaboration, teamwork and learning within veterinary services and throughout the organization.
Opportunities to participate in donor events, meetings, and tours.
Serve as a veterinary ambassador with community partners, promoting the mission, goals and strategic initiatives including Socially Conscious Sheltering and Animal Communities to veterinarians, vendors, the public, and other animal welfare related organizations.

People Care

People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns.

Competencies

Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources.

Organizational Key Competencies

Integrity and Ethics
Adapting to Change and Ambiguity
Customer and Community Focus
Emotional Intelligence
Excellence

Position Key Competencies

Analytical Thinking
Critical Thinking
Team Player
Conflict Management
Community Partnerships
Strong Leadership
Fiscal Responsibility
Innovation
Strategic Thinking

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Veterinary Interns
Veterinary Externs
Volunteers

Travel

This position may require travel to different work site

Shift Details

Four ten-hour shifts

Full Time Benefits

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
Flexible spending accounts
Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Employee Discounts
401(k) with matching
Sabbatical
Relocation Assistance
Veterinarians are eligible for student loan reimbursement (SLURP)
And more!

Compensation

Starting at $110,000 – $120,000 annually– at Full Time 40 hours status (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity)

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

The Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur provides an “on-view” experience for visitors to the CSU Spur campus. Staff joining the Community Veterinary Solutions team should expect that they will occasionally or regularly, depending on their work assignment, be working in an exam room, surgical suite or dentistry suite that is on-view through windows to a public audience.

Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, urine and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care provision for patients. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities