Urgent & Emergency Veterinarian

Relief Veterinarian# Relief VeterinarianFoothills Animal Shelter - Golden, CO 80401Start Date 09/15/2026End Date 10/15/2026## OverviewSalary Range$90.00 - $90.00 HourlyPosition TypeReliefEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryVeterinary Services## Description**POSITION SUMMARY**The Relief Veterinarian will work on an as-needed basis to fill-in for staff vacations or other planned time off. The Relief Veterinarian will primarily perform surgical procedures including spay/neuter, dentistry, and general surgeries, and may also perform medical rounds for shelter patients.**RESPONSIBILITIES*** Performs sterilization surgeries, dentistry, and other surgical procedures.* Oversees the treatment of shelter animals, conducts medical rounds, and maintains accurate medical records within the shelter database.* Provides emergency care to injured animals brought to the Shelter.* Makes recommendations for adoption candidacy based on medical condition and determines when euthanasia is the most appropriate outcome based on available resources and ability to maintain quality of life.* Models Fear Free veterinary practices and supports staff in implementing Fear Free techniques.* Advises staff on veterinary topics and procedures to ensure herd health including administering vaccinations, deworming, medications, and quarantine/isolation procedures.* Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance with OSHA safety rules that could put a staff member, volunteer, patron, animal, or the organization at risk.**Qualifications**Education and Experience*** Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA accredited school of veterinary medicine.* 3 years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a private practice or shelter setting with a heavy surgical load.* Veterinary license in good standing.* Must have a current veterinary malpractice insurance policy.* Shelter medicine experience preferred.* Remain calm in emergency situations.* Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds**WORKING CONDITIONS*** Exposure to anesthesia gases, medications/drugs (controlled and non-controlled), and x-ray radiation.* 10-hour days spent standing on concrete floors, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping.* Exposure to pet dander, fumes, dust, odors, bodily fluids, chemicals, parasites, and zoonotic diseases.* Subject to animal bites or scratches.* About Foothills Animal Shelter:** As an open admission shelter, our doors are always open to pets in Jefferson County, and we are committed to serving our community as a socially conscious shelter. We care for more than 9,000 dogs, cats, and small animals every year with a compassionate team of staff and volunteers. We are a community resource and offer a variety of services including pet adoption, Jefferson County pet licensing, vaccinations, microchipping, and lost and found pets. J-18808-Ljbffr Foothills Animal Shelter