Lead Veterinarian

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh

Job Description

Lead With Compassion. Practice With Purpose.

Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP), one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most progressive animal welfare organizations, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Veterinarian to guide our veterinary services for shelter animals, public clinic patients, and community outreach programs.

This role blends hands-on clinical care with strategic leadership, giving you the opportunity to influence protocols, mentor veterinary teams, and deliver life-changing care to animals in need.

Why You’ll Love This Role -

Leadership Impact: Shape the direction of veterinary care across multiple facilities and programs.

Diverse Caseload: Shelter medicine, public clinic services, high-quality/high-volume spay-neuter, and wildlife care.

Mentorship Opportunities: Guide veterinarians, technicians, and students in their professional growth.

State-of-the-Art Facilities: Digital radiography, in-house lab, modern surgical suites, and low-stress housing.

Mission-Driven Organization: Serve animals and people through shelter, community outreach, and public clinic programs.

What You’ll Do -

Oversee and coordinate veterinary services for shelter, clinic, and mobile unit programs.

Develop and maintain medical protocols to ensure exceptional care and disease control.

Perform surgical and medical procedures, including HQHVSN, dentistry, diagnostics, and emergency care.

Provide oversight for complex medical cases and collaborate on treatment decisions.

Mentor and coach veterinary staff, externs, and students.

Foster positive relationships with clients, community partners, and internal teams.

What We’re Looking For -

DVM or VMD degree.

Current (or ability to obtain) Pennsylvania veterinary license.

DEA license and USDA APHIS accreditation (or ability to obtain).

At least 5 years of clinical veterinary experience, with 2+ years in shelter medicine or HQHVSN surgery.

Proven leadership or supervisory experience.

Commitment to HARP’s mission and core values.

Compensation & Growth -

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, generous PTO, signing and relocation bonuses, and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility.

Our veterinarians also participate in an internal tiered compensation system, which rewards:

Surgical proficiency and efficiency

Quality of care and patient outcomes

Leadership and mentorship contributions

Continuing education achievements

Progress through the tiers directly correlates with salary increases, ensuring your expertise and dedication are recognized.

About HARP -

HARP operates:

Two large open-door shelters with full-service Veterinary Medical Centers

A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

A mobile veterinary unit serving underserved communities

We treat thousands of animals every year and are committed to building a more humane future for Pittsburgh’s pets and wildlife.

Join Us -

If you’re ready to lead with compassion, mentor the next generation of veterinary professionals, and make a lasting impact in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

📧 Apply today to start your next chapter with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.