Now Hiring! Full-Time Associate Veterinarian

Associate Shelter Veterinarian
Greater Birmingham Humane Society (GBHS)
Organization Overview
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
Position Summary
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.
Reports To
Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Key Responsibilities
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
Education & Leadership
Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to veterinary medical staff
Assist with training fourth-year veterinary students through the GBHS Veterinary 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 record keeping
Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary work environment
Perform related duties as required
Education Requirements
~ Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution

Required Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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

Physical Requirements
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.
Work Environment
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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.