Sterilization and Wellness Clinic Veterinarian @OahuSPCA

                                                                   SAVE LIVES IN PARADISE!

The Oahu Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Oahu SPCA) is seeking a part-time or full-time veterinarian. This position will help fulfill our mission of humanely reducing the number of homeless animals by providing sterilization and veterinary care to shelter and client owned animals. The available position entails clinics at our Wahiawa Facility (in the wellness department or high-volume spay/neuter surgery department) and/or our satellite wellness clinics located at the Petco stores across Hawaii.  

We are a non-profit no kill shelter seeking a veterinarian that is compassionate, detail oriented, works well in a team, shares knowledge to fellow staff members, and is passionate about furthering our mission. The ability to perform additional procedures (such as enucleations, amputations, mass removals, dentals…) is desired, but not required. An individual able to work during the weekends would be given preference.   

Duties include but are not limited to: 

Examine patients pre-op to approve for surgery. 

Perform high volume surgical sterilizations - 15-35 per shift. 

Aid technicians with monitoring anesthesia and direct CPR when indicated.  

Oversee recovery of anesthetized patients.  

Provide wellness and preventative care for animals in shelter.  

Uphold ethical standards to provide humane care to all patients.  

Understand and help control spread of common infectious diseases within the shelter.  

8 hour shifts for wellness or surgery shifts. 5-6 hour shifts for the vaccine clinic.  

Qualifications: 

• Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited school of veterinary medicine. 

• Absence of any veterinary board disciplinary actions.   

Compensation based on experience ($140,000-$190,000). After 30 days, full time employees are eligible for medical, dental and vision benefits. After 90 days, full time employees are eligible for a 403B retirement savings plan.

Contact Stephanie@OahuSPCA.org with a cover letter and/or resume (including active references) Please call 808-754-1519 for further inquiries. 

About Oahu SPCA
SAVE LIVES IN PARADISE!  Join our team and life-saving Mission to reduce the number of homeless and abandoned animals in Hawaii.  Oahu SPCA is the only no kill Animal Shelter.  We are the first to offer low cost or no cost sterilization and veterinary services to the public now statewide.  The Oahu SPCA has humanely reduced the number of homeless animals since we were founded by more than 60%. The number of homeless animals rose every year for more than 125 years until we were able to offer these services to our community.  Proceeds of our low-cost Veterinary and Sterilization Clinic go to the care and rehabilitation, in preparation for adoption, of our rescued animals.  Oahu SPCA rescues and provides the lowest cost Veterinary Services to the community for 12,320 companion animals state-wide every year.  

We have approximately 25 full time and 20 part time employees.