Community Wellness Veterinarian

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people Founded in 1949 the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is the largest animal welfare group in Southern Colorado. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with multiple city and county contracts. We promote a positive culture that celebrates inclusion and collaboration. We employ over 250 staff members all dedicated to caring for and supporting the people and pets in our communities. Join us in our impactful work!

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.

Provide wellness services and client education to the owned animals in our community.

Work out of our newly renovated Wellness Clinic in Colorado Springs or use your skills to help fulfill the need in our renovated Pueblo Wellness Clinic.

See your impact immediately when doing low-cost vaccine clinics on our mobile unit the Wellness Waggin.

Enjoy a busy but supportive working environment with skilled medical staff aiding you in 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:

Four-day work week; 8.5-hour shifts (approximately 35 hours per week). Off by 5:30pm daily.

Salary: $91000 - $109200 dependent on experience

Benefits:

HSPPR is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with employer matching up to 4% of salary

Paid Time Off Sick Time Annual Flex Bereavement Days and Paid Holidays

Three consecutive weeks of paid sabbatical time after every 5 years of employment

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Paid CO veterinary licensure

Paid PLIT

Annual Memberships for AVMA and the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and VIN access

Paid Continuing Education

Employer paid Basic Employee Life Insurance

Annual scrub allowance

Pet Perks including free preventatives low-cost blood work meds at cost and Hills diets at cost

Education/Experience Necessary

Graduated from an accredited veterinary medical college DVM or equivalent.

Licensed to practice in the State of Colorado.

Experience in a high-volume vaccine or low-cost clinic a plus.

Demonstrated aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Proficiency in Spanish a plus.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date. The background check will include a criminal investigation verification of citizenship/immigration status and a motor vehicle record. By applying for this position you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position by applying for this position you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.

Required Experience:

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