Manager, Veterinarians

Purpose of Position : The Manager Veterinarians leads the veterinary team in delivering high-quality medical care within a fast-paced mission-driven shelter environment. This role provides support consultation and guidance to staff veterinarians on case management diagnostics and clinical decision-making while also fostering learning and professional growth across the team.

Responsibilities

Shelter Veterinary Medicine

• Lead and participate in the day-to-day work of the Shelter Veterinary Services (SVS) doctor team in partnership with and at the direction of the Director Shelter Medicine and Animal Health.
• Provide veterinary care as needed including public appointments physical exams diagnostics High Quality / High Volume spay / neuter (HQHVSN) dentistry soft tissue and orthopedic procedures owner requested euthanasia and necropsies.
• Maintain medical and recordkeeping protocols to ensure consistency safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Oversee management of caseload and workflows to balance efficiency with quality and welfare outcomes guided by the shelter scope of care.
• Monitor and analyze key performance metrics related to processes animal health outcomes and program effectiveness.
• Support innovation in veterinary practices data-driven decision-making and emerging best practices in shelter medicine.
• Assist in developing and implementing Humane Colorado specific training programs regarding veterinary care as requested.

Veterinary Internship and Externship Program

Leadership

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

Leadership Core Competencies

Position Core Competencies

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

Travel

Full-Time Benefits Please visit our website for a comprehensive list of all offered benefits.

Compensation : Starting at $140000 - $165000 annually (starting pay commensurate with market experience and equity)

We will begin reviewing applications as they are received and anticipate closing the application period on December 25 2025.

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

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 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. Frequent lifting of animals and objects with reasonable accommodation. As the shelter operates 24 / 7 assume occasional overnight on call responsibilities. These responsibilities are remote telemedicine consults with overnight shelter staff or foster parents not in-person.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Required

Education : Doctoral degree in veterinary medicine

Work Experience :

Special Training Certification or Licensure :

Desired

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 140000 - 165000