Shelter Veterinarian

Shelter Veterinarian

Salary

$108,127.00 - $122,974.00 Annually

Location

Animal Shelter 740 Fuller Ave NE Grand Rapids

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2605-430-3058

Department

Animal Shelter

Division

Animal Shelter - None

Opening Date

04/17/2026

Closing Date

5/1/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Responsibilities

At our shelter, your patients are your clients, allowing you to focus entirely on meaningful, hands-on veterinary care without the pressures of traditional practice. Most animals arrive with no background information, and our shelter veterinarian becomes the first true medical record for each one that walks through the door. This gives you the chance to be both healer and detective as you uncover conditions and solve problems that genuinely change lives. This is deeply purpose-driven work, grounded in compassion and curiosity. With flexible scheduling including work-from-home options, you can embrace this rewarding challenge while still enjoying the work-life balance you deserve.

We are seeking a dedicated Shelter Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical care to shelter animals that advances animal welfare and lifesaving outcomes in our community.

What You'll Do

• Provide medical and preventive care, including exams, diagnostics, treatments, and vaccinations
• Perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and common shelter surgeries
• Assess and treat sick or injured animals and monitor their progress
• Support population health, disease prevention, and medical protocols
• Oversee pre- and post-operative care and maintain accurate medical records
• Make appropriate medical decisions within shelter guidelines and budgets
• Perform and guide staff on humane euthanasia when necessary
• Supervise, mentor, and support veterinary support staff
• Manage medical supplies and controlled-substance compliance

Minimum Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary college or university
• Minimum of one year of clinical veterinary experience and/or shelter medicine or surgery experience
• Preferred: One year of supervisory or team-lead experience

Licensure & Additional Requirements

• Current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Michigan
• Current DEA license
• Current Michigan Veterinary Controlled Substance license
• Valid Michigan Driver's License

Additional Information

• Notices will come via email so please be sure to monitor the email address indicated on your application*

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Do you have a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Michigan?

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• No

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Do you have a current DEA license?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current Michigan Veterinary Controlled Substance license?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered no to any of the questions above and would like to provide additional information, please briefly explain.

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Employer Kent County

Address 300 Monroe Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49503

Phone 616-632-7440

1-800-386-4484

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/kentcountymi/default.cfm