HQHVSN Relief Veterinarian - Community Veterinary Hospital at Humane Colorado

Denver, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jan, 26

Salary

60.0

Posted On

04 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Surgical Skills, Communication, Animal Care, Recordkeeping, Teamwork, Community Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Critical Thinking, Analytical Thinking, Conflict Management, Leadership, Time Management, Veterinary Medicine, Spay/Neuter Surgery, Wellness Exams, Vaccinations

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Help Transform Lives Through High-Quality Spay/Neuter at Humane Colorado. Join Humane Colorado’s dedicated veterinary team in North Denver, where your surgical skills directly impact the health and well-being of pets and families who need it most. In this mission-driven role, you’ll perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats—reducing suffering, preventing overpopulation, and promoting healthier communities. You'll also contribute through brief wellness exams, vaccinations, and digital medical recordkeeping, while occasionally supporting urgent care and shelter medicine services. As a veterinary ambassador, you'll play a key role in advancing socially conscious animal care and expanding access to essential services for underserved populations. Purpose of Position: This position primarily supports the Community Veterinary Services department with performing HQHVSN for owned cats and dogs. Based at the Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur, many of our surgeries are performed “on-view” for visitors of the CSU Spur campus. CSU Spur programming is targeted at K-12 students, with the mission to inspire STEM careers and future veterinary professionals. Responsibilities Perform high-quality high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats with minimal complications. Conduct brief wellness examinations and provide vaccinations. Effectively and compassionately communicate with owners of pets and the community. Manage and maintain accurate medical records using a cloud-based/digital practice management software system. Occasionally support other areas of veterinary services, including urgent care hospital, vaccine clinics, wellness clinics and shelter medicine. Provide end of life services. Serve as a veterinary ambassador with community partners, promoting the mission, goals and strategic initiatives including Socially Conscious Sheltering and Animal Communities to veterinarians, vendors, the public, and other animal welfare related organizations. People Care People are the key to fulfilling our mission. Making internal and external patrons and their needs a primary focus is expected in all situations. This position interacts with and collaborates with employees at all levels of the organization. Communication occurs through face to face, telephone, and electronic interactions and may also include contact with the general public and business partners. Communication and contact must be clear, understandable, cooperative, professional and respectful in all circumstances. Employees are expected to actively support a positive team environment, directly address conflict, and appropriately express concerns. Competencies Competencies are work behaviors and expectations necessary for successful job performance. They encompass knowledge, skills, abilities, attitudes, and actions. Additional definitions for competencies may be obtained from Human Resources. Organizational Key Competencies Integrity and Ethics Adapting to Change and Ambiguity Customer and Community Focus Emotional Intelligence Excellence Position Key Competencies Analytical Thinking Critical Thinking Team Player Conflict Management Community Partnerships Strong Leadership Fiscal Responsibility Innovation Strategic Thinking Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility Volunteers Travel This position requires travel to different work sites Relief Benefits – Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits. Paid Sick Time Compensation: $52.88 - $60.00 per hour (starting pay commensurate with market, experience, and equity). Veterinarians in a relief employment status also receive a shift differential of $20.00 per hour. Work Conditions and Physical Requirements The Veterinary Hospital at CSU Spur provides an “on-view” experience for visitors to the CSU Spur campus. Staff joining the Community Veterinary Solutions team should expect that they will occasionally or regularly, depending on their work assignment, be working in an exam room, surgical suite or dentistry suite that is on-view through windows to a public audience. Handle and restrain animals of various sizes, weights, and temperaments. Subject to animal bites or scratches. Work performed in high noise level areas. Exposure to cleaning chemicals, fumes, dust, animal dander, urine and feces. Exposure to radiation in association with performing radiology procedures. Physical efforts require constant bending, stooping, standing, climbing stairs, and walking. Repetitive motion associated with medical and surgical care provision for patients. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation. We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on October 9, 2025. Requirements Position Qualifications Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Strong interpersonal communication skills High emotional intelligence Ability to effectively communicate in writing Effective time management skills with the ability to triage cases and workload Ability to work well within a fast-paced environment High attention to detail Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs Required Education: Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine Work Experience: Experience practicing veterinary medicine with owned companion animals with training in HQHVSN. Special Training, Certification or Licensure: Eligible to obtain a Colorado Veterinary License. Desired Experience in community veterinary medicine

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for dogs and cats while conducting brief wellness exams and vaccinations. Communicate effectively with pet owners and manage accurate medical records using digital systems.