Veterinarian
Description
We are seeking a skilled, efficient, and compassionate High-Quality, High-Volume Spay/Neuter (HQHVSN) Veterinarian to join our team. In this role, you will lead surgical operations, performing high-volume sterilizations for shelter animals, community cats, and public pets while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety, gentle tissue handling, and aseptic technique.
Key Responsibilities
- Surgical Operations: Perform 25–35+ high-quality spay and neuter procedures daily on canine and feline patients, including pediatric procedures and community/TNR cats.
- Patient Care & Evaluation: Conduct efficient pre-operative health assessments to ensure surgical candidacy and oversee peri-operative and post-operative care and pain management.
- Medical Complications: Diagnose and treat surgical complications, cryptorchidism, pyometra, or other minor surgical conditions encountered during procedures.
- Protocol & Compliance: Adhere to ASV guidelines for spay/neuter medical protocols, controlled substance management, and anesthesia monitoring.
- Team Leadership: Direct and mentor veterinary technicians and surgical assistants in patient prep, anesthesia monitoring, recovery, and disease control protocols.
Qualifications
- Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Licensure: Active Wisconsin veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain prior to start date) and DEA registration.
- Experience: 1+ years of surgical experience in high-volume spay/neuter, shelter medicine, or specialized wet-lab training (e.g., ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance, Humane Alliance, or equivalent) preferred.
- Core Surgical Skills: Proficient in efficient surgical techniques (pedicle ties, scrotal neuters, small incisional closures, gentle tissue handling).
- Good communication skills with a sense of humor and positive attitude. A passion and commitment to treating patients and clients with kindness and respect is essential.
Key Competencies
- Ability to maintain high surgical precision and speed without compromising patient welfare.
- Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills under fast-paced clinic conditions.
- Commitment to low-stress handling and animal welfare best practices.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Salary $135,000 – $175,000 annually based on experience
- Relocation Assistance
- Paid License Renewals, DEA Fees, and Professional Liability Insurance
- Continuing Education (CE) stipend and dedicated days off
- Paid Time Off (12 vacation days, 6 personal days, 6 Holidays, and birthday) and manageable work hours (no on-call, emergency, or overnight shifts)
- Uniform allowance
Environment
- Clark County Humane Society / FixaPet is located in beautiful Central Wisconsin, right in the very heart of the state. Neillsville is a vibrant, family-oriented community with excellent schools, parks, activities and medical care.
- You can enjoy life in a relaxed, low-stress environment. The area boasts a wide range of year-round outdoor activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing, ATV trails, fishing, camping, boating, etc.
- Flexible scheduling is available to provide the best worklife balance possible, with no weekend, evening, or emergency hours. Most record work is performed by support staff.
- You may be the ideal candidate if you enjoy a fast-paced environment, thinking on your feet, and being part of a caring team.
How to Apply
Submit a resume and cover letter to petshelter@email.com, Subject Vet Job.