Shelter Veterinarian

Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control

Job Description

SHELTER VETERINARIAN – BE PART OF SOMETHING BIG IN BEAUTIFUL WEST PALM BEACH!

SUN, SAND AND SAVING LIVES

Imagine waking up in a gorgeous, sunny oasis where your veterinary skills make a real difference—not just for animals, but for the entire community. Here in West Palm Beach, Florida, we’re on the verge of something extraordinary—and we want you to be a part of it!

Our shelter is experiencing unprecedented growth, with:
🏥 A $70 million renovation of our main facility (with an expected completion in 2028)
🏥 A fully updated satellite facility set to open December 2025
🏥 Expanding community programs to serve more pets and people than ever before
Join a team of high-performing, forward-thinking veterinarians leading the way in shelter medicine, animal justice, and public health.

WHAT WE OFFER

A Career with Purpose & Growth
• Competitive Salary – Starting at $120,000/year (negotiable based on experience)
• Career ladder based on knowledge & skill – Grow with us!

A Workplace That Puts You First
• Work in a beautiful, sunny paradise where work-life balance is a priority
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Positive, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on mental health
Veterinarians managing veterinarians – A leadership team that understands YOU
A true culture of teamwork, flexibility, and mutual support

A Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Health, dental, life and disability insurance
• Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually
• Participation in the Florida Retirement System: your choice of Pension or Investment Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public servant? Your time worked as a public servant with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
• 457(b) deferred compensation program
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement & travel for continuing education – Keep learning and growing
• And more!

YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT

• Perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
• Diagnose and treat sick and injured impounded animals
• Lead and participate in community vaccine & spay/neuter clinics
• Advocate for animal justice – Investigate cruelty cases, conduct necropsies, and testify in court
• Apply One Health principles to protect animals & people alike

This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be on the leading edge of shelter medicine, shaping a growing program with limitless potential!

🌟 If you’re ready for an exciting new chapter in your veterinary career – where the work is meaningful, the community is supportive, and the setting is nothing short of paradise – come join our team and apply today! 🌟

Got questions? Contact Dr. Kathy Woodie, DVM KWoodie@pbc.gov
Looking to apply? http://www.pbcgov.jobs/ (hyperlink available from Dr. Woodie) or https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/OnlineJobs/Job/JobOpening?Job=ODA2Mg

We're growing! Multiple opportunities available and a flexible attitude so that we can work with highly interested, talented veterinarians.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for this position include graduation or scheduled to graduate within nine (9) months of hire, from a recognized school of Veterinary Medicine or a Practitioner License within the State of Florida.

Additional requirements for this position include:
Licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Florida. New graduates must obtain a License to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Florida within six (6) months of hire. Out-of-state applicants must obtain a License to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Florida in order to start work.

The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration License within 60 days of start date, must be able to obtain a Class 2 USDA veterinarian accreditation within 60 days of start date and must successfully complete pre-exposure rabies treatment/vaccination or demonstrate a current protective rabies titer level.