Shelter Veterinarian

Animals Friends Humane Society

Job Description

SHELTER VETERINARIAN

Are you a veterinarian who thrives in shelter medicine and surgery? Do you dream of making a real impact on the lives of homeless pets—without the stress of corporate practice or demanding clients? Join our compassionate team at Animal Friends Humane Society and help provide life-changing, affordable spay/neuter and medical care in a very supportive community.

What We Offer

Flexible full‑ or part‑time hours
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
A chance to enrich—and even save—hundreds of animal lives every year
A supportive, close‑knit staff of 30 professionals and 100+ volunteers

About Us

Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) is a nonprofit, open-admission shelter located at 1820 Princeton Road, Hamilton, Ohio. Since 1952, we’ve championed humane treatment, rescued more than 5,000 animals annually, and offer:

Safe sheltering for homeless, abused, and owner‑surrendered pets
Low‑cost spay/neuter services
Community cat TNR programs
In‑house dog training
Pet food assistance for low‑income families
Lost-and‑found pet support
Adoption, volunteer, and foster initiatives
Dog licensing and microchipping

If you’re ready to end each day knowing you’ve made a tangible difference in the lives of animals and your community, we want to hear from you.

Compensation and Benefits:

Flexible hours and workdays, full-time or part-time, schedules with a minimum of 20 hours a week.

$75 per hour paid bi-weekly
$1,000 hiring bonus
$5,000 retention bonus paid after 2 years of full-time employment; $2,500 for part-time employment (minimum of 20 hours a week).
$500 relocation bonus, if applicable
Flexible schedule with no regularly scheduled weekend days
Generous time off benefits including paid vacation, holidays and sick time
3 paid continuing education days.
401(k) benefit after 1 year of employment
Reimbursement for:
Ohio Licensing
DEA License
Professional liability insurance premiums,
Personal disability and life insurance premiums
Dues for up to 3 veterinary associations
Up to $2,000 for continuing education expenses

Position Summary

We’re seeking a skilled, compassionate shelter veterinarian to join our close-knit team. You’ll focus on shelter medicine and surgery—primarily performing high‑quality, high‑volume spay/neuter procedures, preventative care, and wellness exams for a diverse population of homeless pets. If you’re eager to trade corporate pressures for meaningful, hands‑on work that improves—and often saves—animal lives, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Perform spay/neuter surgeries and routine soft‑tissue procedures at a minimum of 10 surgeries per 6-hour shift
Conduct intake exams, vaccinations, and diagnostic workups
Develop and oversee preventative‑care and treatment protocols for shelter animals
Collaborate with staff to triage medical cases and manage infectious‑disease control
Provide mentorship and guidance to veterinary technicians and volunteers
Able to practice veterinary medicine independently without direct supervision or mentorship

Qualifications

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
Ohio veterinary license
Drug Enforcement Association license in good standing
Experience in high‑volume spay/neuter and shelter medicine strongly preferred
Excellent surgical skills, particularly in soft‑tissue procedures
Strong interpersonal, decision making and communication skills and a collaborative spirit
Commitment to humane treatment and community outreach
Able to perform or willing to learn HQHV spay/neuter techniques

Why AFHS?

Work–Life Balance:
Flexible hours, no on‑call or after‑hours emergencies
Benefits:
retirement plan, paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick time
Professional Growth:
Continuing education allowance
Meaningful Impact:
Each day brings the reward of healthier, happier animals

How to Apply

Please submit your résumé and a cover letter describing your passion for shelter medicine along with contact information for three professional references to: AnimalFriendsHS@bcohio.org.

Join us at AFHS and make every workday count toward saving—and enriching—the lives of hundreds of animals in our community!

This is a part time job