Full-time Shelter Veterinarian
Description
SUN, SAND AND SAVING LIVES
Imagine waking up in a gorgeous, sunny oasis where your veterinary skills make a real difference—not just for animals, but for the entire community. Here in West Palm Beach, Florida, we’re on the verge of something extraordinary—and we want you to be a part of it!
Our shelter is experiencing unprecedented growth, with:
🏥 A $70 million renovation of our main facility (with an expected completion in 2028)
🏥 A fully updated satellite facility set to open December 2025
🏥 Expanding community programs to serve more pets and people than ever before
Join a team of high-performing, forward-thinking veterinarians leading the way in shelter medicine, animal justice, and public health
WHAT WE OFFER
A Career with Purpose & Growth
- Competitive Salary – Starting at $120,000/year (negotiable based on experience)
- Career ladder based on knowledge & skill – Grow with us!
A Workplace That Puts You First
- Work in a beautiful, sunny paradise where work-life balance is a priority
- Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
Positive, supportive work environment with a strong emphasis on mental health
Veterinarians managing veterinarians – A leadership team that understands YOU
A true culture of teamwork, flexibility, and mutual support
A Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Health, dental, life and disability insurance
- Generous vacation and sick leave + 13 paid holidays annually
- Participation in the Florida Retirement System: your choice of Pension or Investment Plans
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Did you know that your student loans may be forgiven as a public servant? Your time worked as a public servant with Palm Beach County can assist you in having your student loans forgiven through the Public Servant Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
- 457(b) deferred compensation program
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement & travel for continuing education – Keep learning and growing
- And more!
YOUR ROLE AND IMPACT
- Perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries
- Diagnose and treat sick and injured impounded animals
- Lead and participate in community vaccine & spay/neuter clinics
- Advocate for animal justice – Investigate cruelty cases, conduct necropsies, and testify in court
- Apply One Health principles to protect animals & people alike
This isn’t just another job—it’s a chance to be on the leading edge of shelter medicine, shaping a growing program with limitless potential!
How to Apply
Click the hyperlink here: www.pbcgov.jobs to apply for the "VETERINARIAN" job. Have questions?- contact Dr. Kathy Woodie, DVM via email at KWoodie@pbc.gov
We're growing! We have multiple opportunities and a flexible mindset for interested veterinarians. Come join the team!
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum qualifications for this position include graduation or scheduled to graduate within nine (9) months of hire, from a recognized school of Veterinary Medicine or a Practitioner License within the State of Florida.
Additional requirements for this position include:
Licensed to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Florida. New graduates must obtain a License to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Florida within six (6) months of hire. Out-of-state applicants must obtain a License to practice Veterinary Medicine in the State of Florida in order to start work.
The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Drug Enforcement Administration License within 60 days of start date, must be able to obtain a Class 2 USDA veterinarian accreditation within 60 days of start date and must successfully complete pre-exposure rabies treatment/vaccination or demonstrate a current protective rabies titer level.