Veterinarian – High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) at Humane Society for Southwest Washington

Description

The Humane Society for Southwest Washington is currently seeking a Veterinarian  to join our team. This is a full-time, FLSA exempt opportunity.

Since 1897, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington (HSSW) has been caring for the animals of Southwest Washington. Today, we are the largest animal welfare agency in Southwest Washington with campuses in Vancouver and Longview, where we help thousands of adoptable pets find shelter, TLC, and loving homes. And through programs like free pet food, emergency shelter, financial assistance, and medical care, we provide critical support that helps pets in need stay home with the families they love. Thanks to our hardworking staff and volunteers, we serve more than 10,000 pets each year. At our Community Veterinary Clinic (CVC), we provide high-quality, subsidized care to the pets of income-qualified families in our community. The CVC expands access to preventative care and spay/neuter, provides care for treatable conditions, and offers essential support to keep pets happy and healthy. And at ReTails Thrift Store, our team of staff and volunteers help hundreds of thousands of items find a second life, providing vital funding for our work with animals.

Thanks to our hardworking staff and volunteers, we served more than 10,000 pets in our community - helping them find new homes or providing the support they need to stay with the family who loves them.

Our mission is to rescue, return, restore, rehome, and reconnect one animal at a time. That work is possible thanks to the dedicated teams of staff and volunteers who are here for the animals every day. We are committed to a diverse, healthy, and engaged team of employees and volunteers who strive for excellence, treat one another with kindness, and provide quality and compassionate care for the pets and people we serve.

Veterinarian – High Quality, High Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN)

The HQHVSN Veterinarian supports the Humane Society for Southwest Washington’s (HSSW) mission by providing high-quality, high-volume surgical services in the Longview Community Cat Clinic. This role is central to the organization’s Shelter-Neuter-Return (SNR) and community cat strategy to reduce feline overpopulation and lower shelter intake over time. The position focuses exclusively on spay/neuter and minor medical care for owned cats, community cats, and feral cats. The veterinarian will ensure adherence to HQHVSN standards and oversee a small, efficient team of technicians, assistants, and volunteers to achieve surgical goals while maintaining quality, safety, and compassion in every procedure.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Medical & Surgical

•  Perform a minimum of 40 feline spay/neuter surgeries per day using HQHVSN techniques.
•  Conduct pre-surgical physical exams and determine surgical candidacy.
•  Ensure appropriate anesthetic, analgesic, and perioperative care for all patients.
•  Diagnose and manage post-surgical complications as appropriate.
•  Oversee controlled substances, maintaining compliance with DEA and state regulations.
•  Maintain clear and accurate patient records in accordance with HSSW protocols.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

•  Supervise and train technicians, veterinary assistants, and volunteers.
•  Promote efficiency, safety, and positive morale among the clinic team.
•  Collaborate with the Vice President of Veterinary Services, Lead Veterinarians, and other departments.
•  Participate in the review and development of medical and surgical protocols.

Program Development & Community Engagement

•  Contribute to HSSW’s community cat and SNR programs through consistent surgical output.
•  Provide insight into trends in community cat health and surgical needs.
•  Support the integration of community medicine principles into operations.
•  Communicate effectively with caregivers and the public.

Organizational Alignment

This position is part of HSSW’s Veterinary Services Department and works in close collaboration with the Longview Site Director, Community Engagement Coordinator, and the Vancouver-based Shelter Medicine and Community Medicine teams.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Nor does this document create an employment contract implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. HSSW participates in E-Verify.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000. The starting pay within that range is dependent upon experience.

Employee Benefits and Perks
In addition to serving in an organization with a compassionate and strategic purpose, eligible employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and a variety of employee perks.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance effective the first of the month following hire (full-time employees).
• Dental and vision insurance effective the first of the month following hire.
• Matching percentage 401(k) retirement plan beginning the first month after hire, with a 3-year graded vesting schedule and ROTH contribution option.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available to all employees and household members.
• Section 125 FSA Cafeteria Plan for out-of-pocket health and/or dependent day care expenses.
• Access to affordable life, disability, and accidental supplemental insurance.
• Numerous employee discounts and discounts with partner organizations.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer: To learn more about this Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, go to https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

Paid Time Off (PTO) 

This full-time position is granted PTO at 3-weeks per year. 

Additional Paid time includes:

• Floating Holidays (full-time employees).
• Bereavement leave.
• Pet bereavement leave.

Culture

Vision: A community where everyone loves and cares for animals.

Mission: Rescue. Return. Restore. Rehome. Reconnect. One animal at a time

Values: Compassion. Collaboration. Excellence. Service. Integrity.

The ultimate team player:

• Displays interest, enthusiasm, and an affinity for working with people.
• Demonstrates an attitude in being of-service, using good judgment, maintaining a positive outlook, and ideally, a sense of humor.
• Works well in teams and demonstrates an attitude and commitment to collaboration with a sincere interest in helping others succeed.
• Is committed to achieving excellence individually and as a part of the team.
• Exhibits adaptability, curiosity, flexibility to change, open to new ideas, and encourages others to recognize changes in work tasks, situations, and environment as an opportunity for transformation.
• Is committed to personal and professional development through life-long learning.

How to Apply

Does HSSW sound like the right place for you? 

Does this job sound like a great fit & do you meet the qualifications for this position?

If so, then click the Apply button to begin your journey to join our team today. HSSW participates in E-Verify 

For more information visit https://HSSW.org/careers/. 

Application Deadline: Open until filled.

Requirements

Qualifications

•  Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited institution.
•  Current Washington State veterinary license or ability to obtain within 60 days.
•  Minimum one year of relevant surgical experience; HQHVSN or shelter medicine preferred.
•  Demonstrated proficiency in high-volume feline sterilization and surgical safety.
•  Ability to work efficiently and compassionately in a production-style environment.
•  Strong teamwork, communication, and time-management skills.
•  Commitment to HSSW’s mission and values.

Physical Requirements & Work Conditions

•  Work requires standing for long periods and performing repetitive motions.
•  Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and handle cats of varying temperaments.
•  Exposure to allergens, anesthetic agents, zoonotic diseases, and cleaning agents.
•  3 or 4-day workweek with no weekend, evening, or holiday shifts.