Veterinarian

College Park Animal Hospital; Steamboat Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at a community-focused animal shelter in stunning Steamboat Springs, Colorado. As a Veterinarian, you'll provide essential medical care and oversee veterinary operations at our clinic, ensuring every pet receives the attention they need. Experience the beauty of Colorado and make a difference in animal welfare through collaboration and community engagement.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Relocation Assistance

Discounted Veterinary Services

Professional Development Opportunities

Schedule Flexibility

Eligibility for Nonprofit Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in a shelter setting with high-quality surgical experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to create a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional veterinary care for homeless and owned pets.
• Oversee shelter and community veterinary program operations.
• Perform high-quality surgeries and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Decision-making

Diagnostic skills

Resourceful treatment

Team-building abilities

Population health management

Disease prevention knowledge

Strong communication

Education

Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado

Eligible for DEA license

Tools

Standard veterinary medical equipment

Job description

“The mountains are calling, and I must go!” Do you love the outdoors and wish to have work-life balance in an area to enjoy all Colorado and the mountains have to offer? If so, then join a wonderful team of animal welfare professionals who are passionate about our mission and serving community animals in the Yampa Valley. Routt County Humane Society (RCHS), an open admission, socially conscious animal shelter, is in beautiful Steamboat Springs, CO. With an annual intake of 500-700 homeless animals and the operation of a community wellness clinic, the ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where every day provides new experiences and challenges.

As a veterinarian, find motivation and purpose in enhancing your skills within the dynamic environment of both shelter medicine and a community wellness clinic. Collaborating with shelter personnel and pet owners from the community, you will play a vital role in mitigating animal suffering by ensuring optimal and affordable veterinary care for shelter and community pets while working to prevent pet overpopulation and homelessness.

Position Summary:

Providing high-quality medical care to shelter and community animals, the Veterinarian is responsible for oversight of the daily operations of the Organization’s Veterinary Services and Community Wellness Clinic. Responsibilities include managing the health of the Shelter population, the surgical program, including shelter and community pets, and the management of disease control protocols. The position serves as a key member of the Shelter administrative team and oversees the veterinary operations as well as supervision of the part-time veterinarian and veterinary technicians. Additionally, the Veterinarian will foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing, while forging robust external connections with community veterinarians. Working closely with the administrative team and the RCHS Board of Directors, the veterinarian will strive to form strong partnerships and drive collective success.

Benefits (medical, dental, and vision). Paid time off (PTO) Holidays Simple IRA with company match. Payment of applicable licenses (DEA, State). Liability insurance coverage. Relocation Assistance. Discounted veterinary services. Professional Development Opportunities. Schedule Flexibility � (Monday-Friday; 4�10-hour days; flexible). Eligibility for the Nonprofit Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional veterinary care for homeless and owned pets, including exams, diagnostics, treatment plans, surgeries, and euthanasia (shelter and owner-requested).

• Oversee all aspects of the shelter and community veterinary program, collaborating with staff to optimize service delivery.

• Perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries, dentistry, and soft tissue procedures.

• Ensure compliance with state regulations and organizational protocols for animal care, treatment, and advocacy.

• Maintain licensing, complete continuing education, and uphold DEA, DORA, and PACFA regulations.

• Manage drug and supply inventory to meet legal and operational requirements.

• Communicate effectively with staff through meetings, written updates, and daily coordination.

• Help organize and participate in mobile clinic events, including some weekends.

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in Colorado (or able to obtain licensure promptly).

• Minimum one year of experience in a shelter setting with high-quality, high-volume surgical experience.

• Eligible to obtain and maintain a DEA license.

• Strong knowledge of population health management, disease prevention, and epidemiology.

• Excellent decision-making, diagnostic, and resourceful treatment skills.

• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building abilities.

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus (includes wage premium).

• Ability to create a positive work environment and hold staff accountable.

• Serve as the radiation officer as required by Colorado regulations.

• Familiarity with standard veterinary medical equipment.