Shelter/Community Veterinarian

Lewis Clark Animal Shelter

Job Description

Position Title: Shelter & Community Veterinarian (Part-Time/Full-Time/Relief)

Department: Clinic Staff
Supervisor: Director of Operations, Board of Directors
Location: Lewiston, ID
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary: Negotiable, based on experience
Revised: Sept 2025

Lewis Clark Animal Shelter
Location: Lewiston, ID
The Lewis Clark Animal Shelter is community-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Lewis Clark Valley since 1950 and is committed to providing shelter and medical care to lost pets, adoption services, a limited service community clinic, and community education.

Minimum Requirements:
-Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree
-Currently licensed in Idaho to practice veterinary medicine or ability to obtain license upon hire
-Qualified and ability to maintain DEA and Idaho Board of Pharmacy license

Work Schedule:
8-10 hour shifts
4 hour shifts
No night shifts
Ability to be on-call for clinic/shelter staff in emergency situations

Benefits:
Retirement benefits - 401k with employer match
Medical reimbursement plan
Paid time off
Required dues and licenses paid
Professional liability insurance paid
Continuing education
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Responsibilities:
-Veterinary (Shelter Medicine)
-Perform high volume and high quality spay/neuter surgeries including pediatric surgeries on shelter animals.
-Oversee medical care and treatment of shelter animals
-Maintain relevant and comprehensive medical records with the support of shelter system
-Develop medical protocols following ASV Guidelines
-Clinic staff management, if interested

Veterinary (Community Clinic) *optional for relief position
-Provide spay and neuters to privately owned pets, including pediatric surgeries, and TNR efforts.
-Participate in community vaccine/microchipping clinics and offsite events

Required Skills & Abilities:
-Excellent surgical and diagnostic skills, minimum of two years experience preferred
-A genuine compassion for animals and the desire to learn and support LCAS’ mission and vision and philosophies of a non-profit animal welfare organization
-Be able to multi-task in a fast-paced, and sometimes stressful environment
-Have basic computer skills, and the ability to learn shelter data system
-Be able to interact with clients, staff, volunteers and the community effectively

Physical Requirements
In this position, regular exposure to temperature variations, high noise levels, zoonotic diseases and hazardous chemicals are expected.
Position includes prolonged periods of repetitive movement and stationary positions. The ability to move animals and/or equipment weighing 50 lbs or more. Additionally, the applicant may be around animals that attempt to bite, nip or scratch.

Disclaimer: the statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by this position but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Nothing in this job description restricts leadership’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.