Shelter Medicine Associate Veterinarian

About the role

We are seeking a Shelter Medicine Associate Veterinarian who is a skilled, mission-driven team member ready to shape the future of shelter medicine in one of the country’s most progressive animal welfare organizations.

Responsibilities

• Be an integral part of and inspire a dedicated team that provides medical care to thousands of homeless animals each year.
• Partner with shelters across San Francisco and California to improve outcomes, build stronger systems, and share best practices.
• Balance compassion with strategy—developing efficient, evidence-based approaches that create healthier populations and faster paths to adoption.
• Work collaboratively across the organization to bring new ideas to life and ensure every animal gets the chance they deserve.

Requirements

• DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Current California veterinary license (or ability to obtain one)
• Comfortable in surgery – or ready to build toward performing 25-35 spay/neuter procedures per day, plus other procedures
• Previous shelter medicine experience strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Location: San Francisco, CA (on-site, with occasional travel to regional partners)

Skills

• Compassion
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan and contribution matching
• Student debt relief program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefits
• Discounts on retail and pet supplies
• Discounts on veterinary care at our SF SPCA Mission Campus Veterinary Hospital and Spay/Neuter Clinic

Pay

The starting salary for this position depends on the depth and breadth of experience. Salary can be expected to be between $150,000- $250,000 / year

Schedule

Regular, full-time positions are eligible for a benefits package.