Staff Veterinarian

Looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and people? With an almost year-round beautiful blue sky and a scenic mountain backdrop, HSPPR is a nonprofit animal shelter serving El Paso, Pueblo, and Douglas Counties as well as the City of Centennial in the colorful State of Colorado. We employ a total of 200+ employees. We are an organization that celebrates and prioritizes diversity and inclusion. HSPPR welcomes you to apply for this exciting opportunity at our socially conscious organization.

 

STAFF VETERINARIAN

Ready to make a powerful impact where you are needed most? Founded in 1949, the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) is Southern Colorado's largest animal welfare organization, taking in approximately 25,000 animals annually between our two shelter locations. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, with multiple county and city contracts for sheltering and animal law enforcement. In 2025, we completed 15,700 spay/neuter surgeries. We operate two thriving Wellness Clinics providing affordable vaccines and spay/neuter services to the public. HSPPR is powered by over 250 dedicated staff members and hundreds of volunteers. We value compassion, collaboration, and service, all while prioritizing staff wellbeing. Join HSPPR and make your calling your career!

 

About the job:

As one of ten shelter staff veterinarians at HSPPR, you will rotate through different tracks daily. You may spend your day performing HQHV spay/neuter surgeries for shelter, TNR, and community animals, or maybe you are designing life-saving treatment plans, performing advanced procedures (like amputations and foreign body removals), or perhaps you are providing some much-needed dental care for our shelter animals prior to adoption. One thing is certain, every day is different, offering a new, rewarding challenge!

 

What you will gain from working at HSPPR:

· Become part of a team focused on impactful work, while prioritizing the human animal bond and access to veterinary care.

· Collaborate and work with our team of ten highly skilled veterinarians in areas of shelter medicine, HQHV spay/neuter, TNR, emergency procedures and dentals, or provide wellness services to the owned animals in our community.

· Work in our renovated, fully equipped Colorado Springs shelter clinic.

· Use your skills to help fulfill the need in the Pueblo community at our Pueblo shelter, the Pueblo Wellness Clinic, or our mobile unit, the Wellness Waggin'.

· Enjoy a busy, but supportive working environment with skilled medical staff aiding you in surgery, patient care and wellness.

· Work with a leadership team that is as committed to your wellbeing as we are to animal welfare.

· Bring your passion, find your purpose!

 

 

Benefits:

· $100,000 - $125,000 annual salary depending on experience

· HSPPR is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer

· Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans

· 401(k) with employer matching up to 4%

· Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Flex Bereavement, and Paid Holidays

· Paid 3 weeks Sabbatical leave after completion of 5 years of employment.

· Short- and long-term disability insurance

· Paid CO veterinary licensure

· Paid PLIT

· Annual Memberships for AVMA, Association of Shelter Veterinarians and VIN access

· Paid Continuing Education

· Employer paid Basic Employee Life Insurance

· Annual scrub allowance

 

 

Education/Experience Necessary:

• Graduated from an accredited veterinary medical college – DVM or equivalent.

• Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in the State of Colorado.

· At least one year of experience or a successfully completed internship in shelter medicine and/or a high volume spay/neuter clinic.

· Demonstrated aptitude in clinical medicine and surgery.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced, and at times unpredictable, environment.

· Demonstrated success in working with a diverse team of professionals, skilled in managing varied relationships and successful at facilitating collaboration and cooperation.

· Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time staff.

Benefits include:

Health Insurance ~~ 401K with employer matching up to 4% of salary ~~ Dental and vision Plans ~~ Supplemental Group Life Insurance ~~ Short and long term disability Insurance ~~ Paid time off ~~ Holidays ~~ Direct Deposit ~~ Personal Pet Perks ~~ Wellness Programs ~~ Paid Sabbatical after 5 years of employment

The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualified employer. To learn more about this program, go to https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/.

 

The core values of the staff unite us and guide us to provide the best service to the animals in our care, our organization, and our community.

Core Values Statements-

• Compassion: We believe that animals matter. We are committed to treating animals and people with kindness, respect and compassion.
• Stewardship: We are accountable and transparent in our actions and in the use of our resources to build trust in those we serve.
• Integrity: We believe we can make the greatest impact by staying true to our mission, always doing what is best for the animals and people of our community, and by standing united in our decisions.
• Excellence: We are passionate about our mission, and strive for excellence through continual learning, innovation and the development of our board, staff and volunteers.
• Collaboration: We seek strategic partnerships and alliances to advance the welfare and protection of animals and people.
• Service: We exist to serve our communities and operate with this commitment to serve as front and center in all we do.

As a condition of employment with HSPPR, by applying to this position, you acknowledge that HSPPR requires a drug test be performed within 72 hours of the receipt of an offer of employment.  You further acknowledge that if you a) refuse to submit to any requested drug test for any reason, b) test positive for the presence of illegal drugs, all forms of marijuana and products containing THC, and improper or illegal use of prescription drugs and over-the-counter drugs or c) fail to take the test within 72 hours, the offer of employment made to you may be rescinded by HSPPR without liability.

Also, as a condition of employment with HSPPR, you will be required to authorize HSPPR and ProScreening to conduct a background check before confirming an employment start date.  The background check will include a criminal investigation, verification of citizenship/immigration status, and a motor vehicle record.  By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that any offers of employment will be contingent upon completion of the background check to the satisfaction of HSPPR.

In consideration of any offers of employment made as a result of your interest in this position, by applying for this position, you hereby waive any and all claims that you may have against HSPPR for invasion of privacy in respect to drug testing and background checks as listed above.