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Full Time Birmingham, AL, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $140,000.00 Annually

Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS)

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS) is a progressive animal welfare organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming homeless, abused, neglected, and abandoned animals. GBHS is committed to innovative, compassionate shelter medicine and community-based solutions that reduce animal homelessness and unnecessary euthanasia.

GBHS offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, and a 401(k). To learn more, visit www.gbhs.org .

The Associate Shelter Veterinarian plays a vital role in overseeing the health and medical care of the GBHS shelter population, including operations within the Critical Care and Spay/Neuter Clinic, under the leadership of the Chief Medical Officer. This position is full-time and works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal care team.

The Associate Veterinarian supports a comprehensive shelter medicine program, including high-volume spay/neuter services, a trap-neuter-return (TNR) program, community outreach initiatives, and an externship program that trains fourth-year veterinary students in soft tissue surgical skills.

Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Clinical & Surgical Care

Diagnose and treat animals throughout the shelter population

Provide care for sick, injured, and at-risk animals

Perform spay/neuter surgeries, including procedures for select owned animals

Conduct emergency surgical procedures as required

Perform physical examinations and evaluate bite cases

Develop and implement medical and surgical treatment plans

Shelter Medicine & Population Health

Manage disease prevention, control, and overall animal health

Ensure humane treatment of all animals in the shelter

Support shelter population management strategies focused on saving all healthy and treatable animals

Provide immediate medical diagnostics and response to animal health and safety concerns

Programs & Community Outreach

Support and grow the GBHS Project Pet SAFE Program, reducing shelter intake and euthanasia

Provide rabies vaccinations for animal care and control reclaims

Participate in community wellness clinics via the GBHS mobile medical unit

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with local veterinary partners

Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to veterinary medical staff

Assist with training fourth-year veterinary students through the GBHSVeterinary Externship Programs

Serve as a leader within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Compliance & Documentation

Evaluate animals involved in cruelty or neglect investigations and provide written medical documentation

Ensure accurate, timely data entry and medical recordkeeping

Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment

Perform related duties as required

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution

Current Alabama veterinary license with a clean practice record

Demonstrated strong surgical skills

Valid driver’s license with insurable driving record

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Strong time management and case triage skills

Effective written and verbal communication skills

High emotional intelligence and professionalism

Ability to lead and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team

Current DEA license or ability to obtain one

Five (5) or more years of experience in a high-volume, full-service veterinary setting

Ability to obtain a premise permit from the Alabama Veterinary Board

Experience in shelter medicine and/or high-quality, high-volume (HQ/HV) surgical environments

The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform essential job functions. Employees must regularly stand, walk, sit, reach, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, balance, and use hands for fine motor tasks. Occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds is required. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, as well as the ability to adjust focus. Employees must meet all general employment requirements outlined in the GBHS Employee Handbook.

This position operates in a fast-paced shelter environment with exposure to live and deceased animals, including those with unknown medical or behavioral histories. Employees may encounter animal waste, strong odors, industrial cleaning chemicals, dust, dander, parasites, bites, scratches, and zoonotic diseases. The role requires the ability to work in an environment that provides humane euthanasia. Employees must act safely and responsibly at all times.

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.