Staff Veterinarian

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso Pueblo and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200 employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

STAFF VETERINARIAN

About the job:

As one of ten shelter staff veterinarians at HSPPR you will rotate through different tracks daily. You may spend your day performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter TNR and community animals or maybe you are designing life-saving treatment plans performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals) or perhaps you are providing some much-needed dental care for our shelter animals prior to adoption. One thing is certain every day is different offering a new 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 ten 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.

Work in our renovated fully equipped Colorado Springs shelter clinic.

Use your skills to help fulfill the need in the Pueblo community at our Pueblo shelter the Pueblo Wellness Clinic or our mobile unit the Wellness Waggin.

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.

Bring your passion find your purpose!

Benefits:

$100000 - $125000 annual salary depending on experience

HSPPR is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

Paid Time Off Sick Time Flex Bereavement and Paid Holidays

Paid 3 weeks Sabbatical leave after completion of 5 years of employment.

Short- and long-term disability insurance

Paid CO veterinary licensure

Paid PLIT

Annual Memberships for AVMA Association of Shelter Veterinarians and VIN access

Paid Continuing Education

Employer paid Basic Employee Life Insurance

Annual scrub allowance

Education/Experience Necessary:

Graduated from an accredited veterinary medical college DVM or equivalent.

Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.

At least one year of experience or a successfully completed internship in shelter medicine and/or a high volume spay/neuter clinic.

Demonstrated aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.

Ability to work in a fast-paced and at times unpredictable environment.

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.

In addition to competitive salaries we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

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

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program go to

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care our organization and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission and strive for excellence through continual learning innovation and the development of our board staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

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:

Staff IC