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Staff Veterinarian
Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa + Healdsburg, CA
Full-Time / Exempt | Veterinary Medicine Department
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Senior Medical Director 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 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
Reduce barriers to care
Improve population outcomes
Support families in crisis
Shape the future of shelter medicine in Sonoma County
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)
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.
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
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Senior Medical Director 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 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
Reduce barriers to care
Improve population outcomes
Support families in crisis
Shape the future of shelter medicine in Sonoma County
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)
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.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr