Lead Staff Veterinarian

About The Job

As Lead Veterinarian in Pueblo, your day begins by performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals. From there, brace for the thrilling unpredictability of shelter medicine! Whether you are leading rounds, designing life-saving treatment plans, performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals), or responding to emergency hoarding intakes, every single day offers a fresh, 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 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.
• Use your skills to help fulfill the need in the Pueblo community.
• 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.

Compensation And Schedule

• Based primarily at the Pueblo shelter campus, with at least three weekly shifts at the Pueblo campus. Additional shift(s) will rotate through Wellness clinics and the Colorado Springs shelter campus.
• Four ten-hour shifts
• Regular schedule will include at least one weekend shift
• Schedule may be subject to change based on organizational needs.
• Salary: $125,000 - $140,000, dependent on experience.

Education/Experience Necessary

• Graduated from an accredited veterinary medical college -- DVM or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.
• Three plus years of experience in a high volume spay/neuter clinic or shelter setting.
• Three plus years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in an animal shelter, including surgical procedures, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.
• Experience in animal welfare and shelter operations.
• Ability to work and make decisions independently.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary
• Dental and vision Plans
• Supplemental Group Life Insurance
• Short and long term disability Insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Direct Deposit
• Personal Pet Perks
• Wellness Programs
• Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer