Shelter Veterinarian

Location: Fallston, Maryland
Type: Part Time
Salary: $85.00-$100.00/hour

About the Role

The Humane Society of Harford County (HSHC) seeks a compassionate, experienced Shelter Veterinarian to join our veterinary team. This role provides preventive care, medical treatment, surgical services, and shelter medicine expertise for animals in our open-admission shelter. Working collaboratively with staff and volunteers, you will help improve animal wellness, live release rates, and community impact.

Responsibilities

Shelter Medicine & Animal Care

• Serve as an attending veterinarian for shelter and foster animals.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnostics, treatment planning, and follow-up care for shelter residents.
• Provide preventive medicine, including vaccination protocols, parasite prevention, and disease management.
• Diagnose and treat common medical conditions, injuries, and infectious diseases.
• Perform humane euthanasia when medically or behaviorally indicated and in accordance with shelter policies.
• Provide emergency veterinary care when on-site and consultation for urgent medical matters as needed.

Surgery

• Perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and other routine shelter-related surgical procedures.
• Maintain surgical and anesthesia protocols consistent with current veterinary standards of care.
• Ensure appropriate pain management and post-operative care for surgical patients.
• Assist in determining surgical priorities based on shelter population needs.

Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the Responsible Veterinarian of Record for the Humane Society of Harford County or share responsibilities with other veterinarians.
• Maintain all required veterinary licenses, registrations, and certifications in good standing.
• Hold and maintain an active Maryland veterinary license and DEA registration.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local veterinary regulations.
• Maintain oversight of controlled substances.

Shelter Health & Population Management

• Assist with population health management to support positive outcomes and animal welfare.
• Provide recommendations regarding disease prevention, outbreak response, sanitation practices, and shelter health initiatives.
• Ensure accurate and timely medical documentation for all animals.

Staff Support & Education

• Collaborate with leadership and fellow veterinarians regarding medical concerns impacting shelter operations.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on animal welfare and quality care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active Maryland veterinary license in good standing.
• DEA registration.