Relief Veterinarian
Humane Society of Sarasota County
Job Description
Join Our Pack & Pride as a Relief Veterinarian!
$800 Daily Rate | Relief / Independent Contractor | Flexible, As-Needed Schedule
Looking for meaningful veterinary work with the flexibility to choose when you work? The Humane Society of Sarasota County (HSSC) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Relief Veterinarian to support our Veterinary Services team on an as-needed basis.
Whether you're supplementing your current practice, transitioning into shelter medicine, or simply looking for rewarding relief opportunities, you'll have the chance to make an immediate impact on the lives of homeless animals while working alongside an experienced, collaborative veterinary team.
Why HSSC?
At HSSC, we're more than an animal shelter—we're a lifesaving organization committed to providing exceptional care for animals while strengthening the bond between pets and people. Every day, our team works together to improve outcomes through progressive shelter medicine, compassion, and innovation.
What You'll Do:
As a Relief Veterinarian, you'll provide high-quality medical and surgical care for shelter animals by:
- Performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
- Conducting physical examinations and diagnostics
- Diagnosing illnesses and developing treatment plans
- Administering vaccinations and preventive care
- Performing additional surgical procedures within your expertise
- Collaborating with veterinary technicians, assistants, and animal care staff
- Maintaining accurate electronic medical records
- Helping animals become healthy and ready for adoption, foster, or transfer
- Performing humane euthanasia when medically appropriate and in accordance with organizational policies
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Holds an active, unrestricted Florida veterinary license
- Has a DVM (or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school
- Is confident performing routine canine and feline surgeries
- Has excellent clinical judgment and communication skills
- Enjoys working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Shares our commitment to compassionate, high-quality animal care
Experience in shelter medicine or high-volume spay/neuter surgery is preferred but not required.
If you're looking for flexible work where your skills directly support lifesaving efforts, we'd love to hear from you.
Join our Pack & Pride and help provide every animal with the care—and second chance—they deserve.
This is a part time job
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Closing Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
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