The Humane Society of Utah is in its search for a passionate, collaborative veterinarian for full time at our St. George Clinic to conduct surgeries (mostly HQHVSN and
dentals) and hopefully grow with the clinic over time.
The benefits of working with a nonprofit clinic are immense and impactful:
❖ Not feeling controlled by corporate medicine. We need veterinarians who just want to
practice medicine and help needy animals and their community. We create a supportive
learning environment with no sales goals.
❖ Competitive pay with a full benefits package, including 100% health insurance coverage
and dues/training covered.
❖ A 4-day work week with no after-hours shifts with true work/life balance and at least 27
days PTO annually.
❖ Mentorship from an experienced veterinarian and surgeon in HQHVSN, dentals, and other
surgeries.
❖ A fun, supportive, and wellness-based workplace.
❖ Meaningful work, knowing that you’re making an immense difference in the lives of animals
who would often otherwise be unable to access care.
❖ Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) loan repayment program.
The Ideal Candidate:
❖ Practice veterinary medicine within a high-volume surgical setting, striving to provide the
best possible care.
❖ Maintain up-to-date knowledge of surgical procedures and companion animal health issues.
❖ Is committed to ensuring an organizational culture of inclusivity, collaboration,
respect, and accountability.
❖ Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, strong
personal integrity, and an ability to build effective
relationships at all levels.
❖ Treat all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion
at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance;
promote a humane and caring attitude toward all animals
at all times.

Salary & Benefits
$90,000 to $120,000 (depending on experience) annually, plus comprehensive
benefits including:
❖ 100% paid employee health, dental, vision, and life insurance; health
savings account up to $1920 a year
❖ Housing stipend for the first year
❖ 403(b) savings plan with up to a 3% match
❖ Paid Time Off (120 hours of PTO, three mental health days, pet and family
bereavement days, 12 federal holidays - totaling at least 27 days off
annually)
❖ Relocation allowance
❖ Employee assistance program/resources, professional training, conference
attendance, professional annual dues and insurance reimbursement, and
more are included.
❖ We have a supportive work culture grounded in values of compassion,
kindness, professionalism, and wellness.

https://www.utahhumane.org/about-us/careers-and-jobs

Required Education and Experience:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university and one year
of professional veterinary medical experience.
- Possession of a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of Utah.
- An interest in and willingness to support the mission, vision, and philosophy of the Humane
Society of Utah (HSU).
- Ability to operate, maneuver, and/or provide simple but continuous adjustments on
equipment such as surgical instruments, syringes, microscopes, diagnostic equipment,
computer terminal, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
- Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing movements requiring skill
and training, such as performing surgery and giving injections.
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public,
fellow employees, and volunteers.
- Meticulous and methodical attention to recordkeeping and reporting.
- Skilled in conflict resolution if needed.
- Efficiency and competency working in a high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter setting.
- Effective time management skills and ability to thrive in a high-volume environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to
50 pounds.
- Ability to work with animals of varying temperaments in noisy conditions.
- Ability to work with cleaning materials.
- Ability to use strength and agility while working with active animals.
- Responsible for presenting a neat and professional appearance to the public at all times.

About Humane Society of Utah

Mission Statement The Humane Society of Utah is dedicated to the elimination of pain, fear, and suffering in all animals. Our goal is to keep pets and people together, bring them together, and help move each animal to their most appropriate outcome as quickly as possible. Overview The Humane Society of Utah is a private 501(c)3 nonprofit animal welfare organization. We rely solely upon funding from individuals, foundations, and businesses. We receive no local, state, or federal funding support. Founded in 1960, the Humane Society of Utah is the largest open-admission animal welfare organization in the state. We welcome any companion animal that can be legally admitted and work to find each animal in our care a loving home. The Humane Society of Utah does not euthanize any healthy or treatable animal in our care and exceeds nationally accepted no-kill standards. Our approach at all times is to find the best, most humane outcome for the animals in our care and create an environment of respect, responsibility, and compassion through our programs, advocacy, and education.

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