Veterinarian

Shelter Veterinarian

Office space available at location listed

Remote work not available for this position.

Industry: Healthcare / Health Services - Veterinary Services

Job Category: Medical / Health - Other Medical / Health

Competitive annual salary: $138,736

Base Salary - USD $138,736 to $138,736

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As a veterinary professional, you already understand the core responsibilities of clinical practice. What makes this Shelter Veterinarian role uniquely rewarding is the opportunity to combine your medical expertise with broad community impact. Here are the key areas where you'll make the most difference:

Lead High-Impact Medicine: Direct a comprehensive shelter health program, performing both high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and complex medical procedures. You'll handle everything from preventive care to emergency surgery, making real-time decisions that save lives.

Drive Program Innovation: Shape and implement protocols that affect thousands of animals annually. You'll develop medical guidelines, train staff, and collaborate with local universities to advance shelter medicine practices.

Champion Animal Welfare: Combine your veterinary expertise with forensic work in animal cruelty cases, providing expert testimony that brings justice to animal victims. Your medical assessments will directly influence animal protection in our community.

Guide a Medical Team: Provide leadership and mentorship to veterinary technicians and shelter staff, fostering a culture of compassionate care while maintaining high medical standards.

Build Community Solutions: Work beyond the shelter walls by participating in public health initiatives, managing community clinic programs, and developing partnerships that expand access to veterinary care across Nashville-Davidson County.

While these highlights showcase the core impact areas of the role, you'll find a comprehensive list of responsibilities and requirements in the full position description on our application page.

We offer a comprehensive compensation package that reflects both the importance of this role and the value we place on exceptional veterinary talent:

Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Secure retirement through Metro Government pension plan

Employee Assistance Program extending to household family members

Metro employee perks program offering discounts on:

Travel

Event tickets

Retail purchases

And more

Make a profound difference in Nashville's animal welfare landscape through innovative shelter medicine. Be part of something bigger – where your veterinary expertise transforms lives, drives positive change, and shapes community-wide initiatives. This is shelter medicine where your skills create lasting impact. Ready to combine clinical excellence with community impact?

Skills and Certifications [note: bold skills and certification are required]

Excellent written and oral communication

Critical Thinking

Analytical skills to diagnose and treat animals

Scientific aptitude

Problem Solving

Compensation

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Full-time

Benefits - Full

Relocation Assistance Available - No

Commission Compensation - No

Bonus Eligible - No

Overtime Eligible - No

Interview Travel Reimbursed - No

Candidate Details

Seniority Level - Mid-Senior

Management Experience Required - No

Minimum Education - Doctorate Degree

Willingness to Travel - Never

Screening Questions

Do you have Active Tennessee license to practice veterinary medicine?

Are you comfortable performing surgery on animals?

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for consideration of this position.

Do you have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree from an accredited university from an accredited college or university?

Do you have a DEA controlled substances registration to administer, prescribe and dispense controlled substances?

Ideal Candidate

You're a veterinarian who thrives in dynamic environments and finds purpose in shelter medicine. Beyond your clinical expertise, you bring a collaborative spirit and the ability to make confident decisions while valuing team input. Your strengths include clear communication, efficient workflow management, and the emotional intelligence needed to lead in a high-volume setting. Most importantly, you share our commitment to compassionate care and understand that every medical decision impacts both individual animals and our broader community goals.