Visionary Shelter Medicine Director

King County, WA; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement & pension plans

Paid holidays and leave

Flexible schedules and telecommuting (

Job summary

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) seeks an experienced Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director to lead our veterinary services program and shape the future of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier municipal animal service organizations.

The role requires leadership of shelter medicine, high‑volume spay/neuter activity, and strategic collaboration with internal teams and external partners to advance animal welfare and public service excellence.

Qualifications

• Lead veterinary clinic operations and shelter medicine programs.
• Supervise veterinarians, licensed techs, and clinic volunteers.
• Establish strategic goals, policies, and performance measures.
• Oversee surgery, diagnostics, vaccination, disease prevention, and humane euthanasia.
• Lead infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
• Manage foster medical programs and population health.
• Develop and manage clinic budgets, grants, contracts, and controlled substance inventory.
• Partner with welfare organizations, veterinarians, universities, and community groups.
• Participate in labor relations and leadership initiatives.
• Promote Lean, continuous improvement, and evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead all veterinary clinic operations, shelter medicine programs, and medical staff.
• Supervise veterinarians, licensed veterinary technicians, and clinic volunteers.
• Establish strategic goals, policies, and performance measures.
• Oversee surgery, diagnostics, treatment, vaccination, disease prevention, and euthanasia.
• Lead infectious disease surveillance and outbreak response.
• Manage foster medical programs and animal population health.
• Develop and manage clinic budgets, grants, contracts, and controlled substance inventory.
• Partner with animal welfare organizations, veterinarians, universities, and community organizations.
• Participate in labor relations, organizational planning, and leadership initiatives.
• Promote Lean continuous improvement, innovation, employee engagement, and evidence-based decision making.

Skills

Collaborative leadership

Shelter medicine

Population management

Timely decision‑making

Coaching & development

Partnership building

Data‑driven

Customer service & equity

Education

DVM or equivalent

Washington license or ability to obtain

DEA registration or ability to obtain

Tools

Chameleon software

Job description

Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) seeks an experienced Animal Shelter Veterinary Medical Director to lead our veterinary services program and shape the future of one of the Pacific Northwest’s premier municipal animal service organizations.

The role requires leadership of shelter medicine, high‑volume spay/neuter activity, and strategic collaboration with internal teams and external partners to advance animal welfare and public service excellence.