The Cleveland Animal Protective League is looking for two driven veterinarians with high volume spay/neuter experience and knowledge of shelter medicine to join our mission-driven team!

Shelter Surgeon 

The Shelter Surgeon provides spay, neuter, and other surgeries for animals in the APL Clinic, Community Clinic and AWC. Provides daily clinical supervision of veterinary technicians, students, and assistants before, after, and during surgery.  Stays up to date and makes recommendations on current best surgical practices (including HQHV). Provides medical care and recommendations for treatment of shelter animals.  Educates clients, volunteers, students and staff on proper animal care and surgery follow-up.

Shelter Veterinarian

The Shelter Veterinarian provides spay, neuter, and other surgeries for animals in the APL Clinic, Community Clinic and AWC. Responsible for medical examinations, care, monitoring, and health of domestic animals in the care of the Cleveland APL, including foster animals. Participates in the monitoring, evaluation, and establishment of shelter protocols for infectious disease control, prophylactic care, treatable illnesses/injuries, and vaccinations. Provides daily clinical supervision of veterinary technicians, students, and assistants before, during, and after surgery. Educates clients, volunteers, students and staff on proper animal care and surgery follow-up.

Cleveland Animal Protective League

The Cleveland APL’s mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. As a 501(c)(3) agency, we are not funded or controlled by any government or national animal welfare organization. Our animal shelter, services, and programs are made available through fundraising, donations, foundation and corporate support, and service fees.

We are committed to 100 percent placement of adoptable animals and envision a time when every friendly, healthy, homeless animal in our community can be cared for until a new family is found. The Cleveland APL provides shelter to homeless animals relinquished by their guardians, animals that are rescued from abuse or neglect, and stray or abandoned cats. 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and promote a drug-free workplace. We are always seeking dynamic individuals who will help fulfill our mission. We believe that the only way we are successful is with the right team, so we will invest in you.

As an employee you’ll enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary benefits
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Company paid life insurance and long-term disability plan
• Two banks of Paid Time Off – Vacation Time and Sick Time
• Paid Personal Mental Health days
• 7 Paid Holidays, plus two floating holidays of personal choice
• Paid Bereavement time (family and pets)
• Employee Animal Wellness Program – extremely low service rates for veterinary care by our clinic!
• … and many more!

Full Job Descriptions: 

Shelter Veterinarian: https://clevelandapl.org/shelter-veterinarian/

Shelter Surgeon: https://clevelandapl.org/about-us/employment/surgeon/

What we’re looking for:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited college or university
• Must maintain an Ohio Veterinary License (DVM) in good standing
• Fear Free Certified or must become certified within six months of hire
• Able to perform 35 sterilization surgeries per 6-hour shift
• Able to perform soft tissue and dental procedures
• Ability to perform orthopedic surgeries strongly preferred
• Experience in the field of veterinary medicine and knowledge of disease recognition in a shelter setting required
• High volume spay/neuter experience and knowledge of shelter medicine and epidemiology desirable
• Knowledge of feral cat issues helpful
• Effective decision making and diagnostic skills and interest in pursuing treatment options with limited funding Demonstrated effective decision making and diagnostic skills based on recent performance references
• Strong interest in pursuing treatment options with limited funding
• Able to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time
• Outstanding customer service, oral and written communication skills

About Cleveland Animal Protective League

Incorporated in 1913, the Cleveland Animal Protective League (APL) is a private, 501(c)(3), nonprofit humane society and progressive leader in animal welfare. The five-room cottage, located on Willey Avenue in Cleveland, that opened as the APL’s first shelter in 1917 is now a nearly 40,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art animal resource center and shelter. While much has changed over the years, our commitment to creating a more humane community for animals and people alike has remained steadfast. Our mission is to foster compassion and end animal suffering. Every day, we rescue abused and neglected animals, offer shelter to homeless pets, promote compassionate and responsible pet guardianship, and strive to elevate the status of companion animals in our society. We never turn companion animals in need away due to their age, health, or temperament. This year, thousands of injured, abused, or homeless animals will come through our doors. Once inside, they receive the food, shelter, and medical care they so desperately need. For some, it is the only human kindness they have ever known. We have achieved 100% placement of healthy, friendly animals, and through our Second Chance... Program, we now provide additional care to animals with treatable illnesses and injuries and modifiable behavioral issues. There are no time limits at the APL. Friendly, healthy animals, and animals whose illnesses and injuries we can treat will stay in our adoption centers until they find their new home.

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