Shelter Veterinarian

Humane Society for Hamilton County

Shelter Veterinarian

Fishers, IN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    At the Humane Society for Hamilton County , we’re rewriting what shelter medicine looks like. As one of the only no-kill, open-admission shelters in the country, we welcome every animal—abused, abandoned, injured, overlooked—and give them the medical care, love, and advocacy they deserve. Our placement rate? Consistently over 98%.

    Our brand-new $12 million facility includes a surgical suite with top-of-the-line radiology and surgical equipment, triage and recovery areas, dedicated behavior and quarantine zones, and everything you need to provide gold-standard shelter medicine.

    About the Role

    As our Shelter Veterinarian , you’ll:

    • Lead the charge in high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter, soft tissue, orthopedic, and emergency surgeries.
    • Triage and treat cruelty, abuse, and neglect cases with empathy and urgency.
    • Implement and refine best-in-class medical protocols and SOPs.
    • Serve as a mentor—not a manager—to a skilled team of techs, RVTs, and medical coordinators.
    • Collaborate cross-functionally to raise the bar of animal care and shelter medicine.

    What Makes This Job Extraordinary

    • No red tape, no egos—just impact. You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with a tight-knit, mission-driven team that leads with heart.
    • Innovation over bureaucracy. Your voice and medical expertise will shape protocols, not sit on a shelf.
    • A workplace that walks the talk. We live our values, from our “Whatever It Takes” mentality to our commitment to equity, empathy, and excellence.

    Compensation & Perks

    • Salary is competitive, negotiable based on experience
    • Full benefits : Medical (Anthem), dental, vision, disability, HSA/FSA, identity theft protection
    • Pet perks : Discounts and free supplies for your own animals
    • PTO starts day one + paid CE days (we cover your license renewal)
    • R elocation assistance

    Who You Are

    • A licensed DVM (or eligible in Indiana) with shelter or HQHVSN experience
    • Passionate about rescue and aligned with our no-kill, “Whatever It Takes” philosophy
    • Calm in a storm, decisive in a crisis, and collaborative in every moment
    • Willing to challenge the status quo to improve outcomes—for animals and the humans who love them

    **Ready to Apply: Please s end your resume, cover letter with salary requirements to: Elizabeth Umbreit at **humanresources@hamiltonhumane.com