Description

Staff Veterinarian - High-Volume High Quality Spay/Neuter (HVHQSN) Surgeon
 Humane Society of Sonoma County | Santa Rosa + Healdsburg, CA  
Full-Time / Exempt | Veterinary Medicine Department  
Reports To: Senior Director of Veterinary Medicine (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 truly the leading edge of public health, access-to-care, and doing what actually matters for animals and the humans who love them.

At HSSC, we’re building a compassionate, community-connected regional resource hub. We are fiercely committed to high-quality medical care, practical solutions, and honoring the human–animal bond in all its beautifully messy forms. 

If you are a veterinarian who likes your medicine thoughtful, your teamwork collaborative, and your days a blend of impact and heart, keep reading. 

Help Us Change the Landscape of Overpopulation 
High-Volume High-Quality Spay/Neuter is prevention medicine at its most elegant: fast, safe, and incredibly impactful. 

We’re expanding to 7-day-a-week surgery capacity, and we’re looking for a surgeon who thrives on flow, efficiency, and measurable results. 

If your perfect day involves dialing in your technique, working with a highly trained tech team, and knowing that you just prevented a cascade of future suffering, welcome! 

What You’ll Do

• Deliver efficient, high-quality high-volume spay/neuter; typically 30/day (up to 40 depending on case mix) for both shelter and public animals
• Manage complicated cases proficiently including pregnant, in-heat, pediatric, cryptorchid spay/neuter  
• Apply safe, effective anesthetic and analgesic protocols optimized for high-volume settings
• Oversee pre-operative exams, surgical prep, and post-operative recovery to ensure patient safety and comfort.
• Work alongside a highly skilled support team trained in anesthesia safety, flow, and Fear-Free handling all within an upbeat and positive team environment
• Contribute to HSSC’s population management and access-to-care strategies 

Impact

Every day, you will:

• Directly prevent shelter over-capacity
• Improve population outcomes
• Strengthen access-to-care safety nets
• Work with a mission-driven team shaping the region’s veterinary future 

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD + CA license
• Experienced in HVHQSN techniques
• Team-oriented, steady under pressure
• Values efficiency, safety, and low-stress handling 

Compensation & Work-Life

• $130,000–$150,000 DOE
• Predictable 5×8 daytime schedule (or until caseload ends)
• Vacation + Sick Leave + 11 holidays
• CE stipend + CE days
• Medical, dental, vision
• License + dues reimbursement
• Relocation assistance considered 

Before You Apply — A Quick Look at Sonoma County 
We want candidates to have a full picture of the local economy before uprooting their lives. 
Explore: https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/county/california/sonoma 

Ready to make a massive, meaningful difference through surgical excellence? We’d love to talk. 

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