Description
Join Us at the Humane Society of Sonoma County
At HSSC, we’re building a compassionate, community-connected regional resource hub. We are committed to high-quality medical care, practical solutions, and honoring the human–animal bond in all its forms.
Shelter medicine is at the leading edge of public health, access-to-care, and doing what matters for animals and the humans who love them.
Join a team that likes to keep our medicine thoughtful, our teamwork collaborative, and our days a blend of impact + heart.
What You’ll Do
You’ll practice a dynamic mix of:
Community Medicine
- Provide compassionate, equity-focused accessible care that meets families where they are
- Support pet retention and keep animals with the people who love them
- Deliver common-sense, incremental care for a wide range of patients and conditions – from wellness and preventative care to sick visits, chronic disease management, and palliative end-of-life care
Surgery
- Perform high-volume, High-quality spay/neuter
- Provide elective surgery and safety-net emergency surgery
- Oversee and perform sedated procedures and dentistry
Shelter Medicine
- Apply population health and flow-through decision-making
- Rotate through daily medical rounds and treatments, collaborating across departments and with partner shelters
You’ll work alongside a deeply skilled team of DVMs, RVTs, and animal care professionals who practice at the top of their license and training. You will help launch the expansion of our medical clinic to 7-day-a-week services , integrating clinical excellence with access, compassion, and smart resource use.
We thrive on collaboration - across our organization and within our community. You’ll partner with innovative programs throughout Sonoma County and the Bay Area, helping shape what modern shelter medicine will be.
Impact
Every day, you will:
- Reduce barriers to care
- Improve population outcomes
- Support families in crisis
- Provide dignity and joy to local animals and the families that love them
- Shape the future of shelter medicine in Sonoma County
Qualifications
- DVM/VMD + California veterinary license
- Proficient surgical skills and HVHQSN Techinques
- At least 1 year experience in shelter and/or community medicine
- Strong communicator who understands systems
- Curiosity, adaptability, and shared-leadership mindset
- Spanish language skills appreciated (not required)
Compensation & Work-Life
- $145,000–$165,000 DOE annually for full-time (40 hours/week)
- We are open to flexible or part-time schedules, with salary prorated based on weekly hours and scope of responsibility
- Medical, dental, vision
- Vacation + Sick Leave + 11 holidays
- Continued Education stipend + Continued Education days
- License reimbursement
- Relocation assistance considered
Before You Apply — A Quick Look at Sonoma County
Sonoma County is undoubtably one of the most wonderful places to live, and with that comes a commensurate cost of living. We want applicants to have realistic expectations about relocating to the area.
Explore:
https://www.california.com/living-in-sonoma-county-its-all-about-the-highlights/
https://www.bestplaces.net/cost_of_living/county/california/sonoma
If your values align with community-forward medicine and you want to practice with purpose, we’d love to meet you.
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
