Shelter Medicine Associate Veterinarian

Posted 2 days ago

san francisco spcaMillbrae (CA)

Veterinarians Veterinary Services

SENIORITY

Senior

SALARY

$150,000 per year

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About the role

Join to apply for theShelter Medicine Associate Veterinarianrole atSan Francisco SPCA Join a team at the intersection of exceptional veterinary care and social change At the San Francisco SPCA, we believe every animal deserves compassionate, high-quality care—whether they’re already in a home or still searching for one. As a nonprofit rooted in equity and innovation, we focus on delivering care that is not only excellent, but efficient and strategic, so we can save more lives and serve more animals. We are seeking aShelter Medicine Associate Veterinarianwho 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. In this hands-on clinical role, you’ll be an integral part of a dedicated team that provides medical care to thousands of homeless animals annually, while supporting local and regional partners to improve outcomes across San Francisco and California. This position isn’t just about treating animals—it’s about transforming systems.

In this role, you’ll: 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. If you’re ready to redefine what shelter medicine can be and want to be a part of a team that’s deeply committed to meaningful, measurable progress, we want to hear from you.

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

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

Salary Description: 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 Regular, full-time positions are eligible for a benefits package including Paid Time Off and Holiday pay Life Insurance Long-term Disability Insurance 401k Retirement Plan and contribution matching Discounts on retail and pet supplies Discounts on veterinary care at our SF SPCA Mission Campus Veterinary Hospital and Spay/Neuter Clinic The San Francisco SPCA welcomes everyone! We welcome all races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, political persuasions, languages, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socioeconomic statuses, and national origins. Diversity brings innovative ideas, perspectives, and opinions. We consider our differences to be valuable assets that will help us continually strive to be better at what we do and to advance our mission. The SF SPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job ad reflects the assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The San Francisco SPCA is an at-will employer and may conduct pre-employment background checks and drug screening depending on the role.

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