New Frontier Animal Medical Center
Staff Veterinarian – Community Medicine – Spay Neuter – Shelter Medicine
Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa + Healdsburg, CA Full-Time / Exempt | Veterinary Medicine Department Reports To: Senior Medical Director Mission Statement
Committed to kindness in service to the community since 1931, the Humane Society of Sonoma County is a donor-supported safe haven for animals. Our mission is to save lives and benefit the wellbeing of pets and their people with kindness, innovation, and leadership. Join Us at the Humane Society of Sonoma County: Shelter medicine is at the leading edge of public health, access-to-care, and doing what matters for animals and the humans who love them. At HSSC, we’re building a compassionate, community-connected regional resource hub. We are committed to high-quality medical care, practical solutions, and honoring the human–animal bond in all its forms. If you are a veterinarian who likes your medicine thoughtful, your teamwork collaborative, and your days a blend of impact + heart, keep reading. What You’ll Do
You’ll practice a dynamic mix of: Community Medicine
Provide equity-focused accessible care that meets families where they are Support pet retention and keep animals with the people who love them Deliver common-sense, incremental care for a wide range of patients and conditions – from wellness and preventative care to sick visits, chronic disease management, and palliative end-of-life care Surgery
Perform high-volume, High-quality spay/neuter Provide elective surgery and safety-net emergency surgery Oversee and perform sedated procedures and dentistry Shelter Medicine
Apply population health and flow-through decision-making Rotate through daily medical rounds and treatments, collaborating across departments and with partner shelters You’ll work alongside a deeply skilled team of DVMs, RVTs, and animal care professionals who practice at the top of their license and training. You will help launch the expansion of our public services toward a 7-day-a-week procedures and medical clinic, integrating clinical excellence with access, compassion, and smart resource use. We thrive on collaboration - across our organization and within our community. You’ll partner with innovative programs throughout Sonoma County and the Bay Area, helping shape what modern shelter medicine will be. Impact
Every day, you will: Reduce barriers to care Improve population outcomes Support families in crisis Shape the future of shelter medicine in Sonoma County Compensation & Work-Life
$130,000–$150,000 DOE 4×10 schedule Medical, dental, vision Vacation + Sick Leave + 11 holidays CE stipend + CE days License reimbursement Relocation assistance considered Before You Apply — A Quick Look at Sonoma County
We love it here, and we want applicants to have realistic expectations about cost of living. Explore: https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/county/california/sonoma If your values align with community-forward medicine and you want to practice with purpose, we’d love to meet you. EEO STATEMENT
HSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, especially those historically underrepresented in animal welfare and veterinary medicine. To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@humanesocietysoco.org Qualifications
DVM/VMD + California veterinary license Proficient surgical skills with HVHQSN training At least 1 year experience in shelter and/or community medicine Strong communicator who understands systems Curiosity, adaptability, and shared-leadership mindset Spanish language skills appreciated (not required)
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Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa + Healdsburg, CA Full-Time / Exempt | Veterinary Medicine Department Reports To: Senior Medical Director Mission Statement
Committed to kindness in service to the community since 1931, the Humane Society of Sonoma County is a donor-supported safe haven for animals. Our mission is to save lives and benefit the wellbeing of pets and their people with kindness, innovation, and leadership. Join Us at the Humane Society of Sonoma County: Shelter medicine is at the leading edge of public health, access-to-care, and doing what matters for animals and the humans who love them. At HSSC, we’re building a compassionate, community-connected regional resource hub. We are committed to high-quality medical care, practical solutions, and honoring the human–animal bond in all its forms. If you are a veterinarian who likes your medicine thoughtful, your teamwork collaborative, and your days a blend of impact + heart, keep reading. What You’ll Do
You’ll practice a dynamic mix of: Community Medicine
Provide equity-focused accessible care that meets families where they are Support pet retention and keep animals with the people who love them Deliver common-sense, incremental care for a wide range of patients and conditions – from wellness and preventative care to sick visits, chronic disease management, and palliative end-of-life care Surgery
Perform high-volume, High-quality spay/neuter Provide elective surgery and safety-net emergency surgery Oversee and perform sedated procedures and dentistry Shelter Medicine
Apply population health and flow-through decision-making Rotate through daily medical rounds and treatments, collaborating across departments and with partner shelters You’ll work alongside a deeply skilled team of DVMs, RVTs, and animal care professionals who practice at the top of their license and training. You will help launch the expansion of our public services toward a 7-day-a-week procedures and medical clinic, integrating clinical excellence with access, compassion, and smart resource use. We thrive on collaboration - across our organization and within our community. You’ll partner with innovative programs throughout Sonoma County and the Bay Area, helping shape what modern shelter medicine will be. Impact
Every day, you will: Reduce barriers to care Improve population outcomes Support families in crisis Shape the future of shelter medicine in Sonoma County Compensation & Work-Life
$130,000–$150,000 DOE 4×10 schedule Medical, dental, vision Vacation + Sick Leave + 11 holidays CE stipend + CE days License reimbursement Relocation assistance considered Before You Apply — A Quick Look at Sonoma County
We love it here, and we want applicants to have realistic expectations about cost of living. Explore: https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/county/california/sonoma If your values align with community-forward medicine and you want to practice with purpose, we’d love to meet you. EEO STATEMENT
HSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable team. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities, especially those historically underrepresented in animal welfare and veterinary medicine. To Apply
Please send resume and cover letter to jobs@humanesocietysoco.org Qualifications
DVM/VMD + California veterinary license Proficient surgical skills with HVHQSN training At least 1 year experience in shelter and/or community medicine Strong communicator who understands systems Curiosity, adaptability, and shared-leadership mindset Spanish language skills appreciated (not required)
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