Description
Dakin Humane Society is a community-supported animal welfare organization that provides shelter, medical care, spay/neuter services, and behavioral rehabilitation for more than 20,000 animals and people each year. Since its inception in 1969, Dakin has become one of the most recognized nonprofit organizations in the Pioneer Valley and a national leader in animal welfare.
If you're interested in one or both of the positions below, please submit a cover letter along with your resume telling us why you'd be awesome at this job!
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Now Hiring: Spay & Neuter Clinic Veterinarian (Full or part-time!)
The Community Spay & Neuter Clinic at Dakin Humane Society is the largest of its kind in New England, providing high-quality, accessible spay and neuter surgery for dogs and cats throughout Springfield and the surrounding communities.
Since opening in 2009, we've performed more than 144,000 spay and neuter surgeries, helping reduce pet overpopulation, prevent unwanted litters, and keep more animals where they belong—with the people who love them. Our clinic is at the heart of Dakin's mission to provide vital resources to people while improving the lives of animals throughout our community.
As more pets and families turn to Dakin for affordable care, we're looking to grow our surgical team with a dedicated Spay & Neuter Veterinarian who shares our commitment to exceptional medicine and community impact.
In this role, you'll spend your day in surgery, performing up to 30–40 high-quality spay and neuter procedures for community-owned cats and dogs, feral cats, and shelter animals as needed. You’ll work with an outstanding support staff and help make veterinary care more accessible to the families who need it most.
We're hoping to find a full-time, 40 hour/week veterinarian, but we know great people don't always fit into a traditional schedule. If you're looking for part-time work, we'd still love to hear from you.
If you're ready to put your surgical skills to work where they'll have an immediate and lasting impact, we'd love to welcome you to Dakin!
Now Hiring: Pet Health Center Veterinarian (Full-time)
Founded in 2022, The Pet Health Center (PHC) at Dakin Humane Society is a community-focused, accessible veterinary clinic that provides services including sick and wellness exams, vaccinations, diagnostics, routine surgeries, and dentals for cats and dogs. One of the PHC’s primary goals is to lessen the number of barriers to veterinary medical care. Our team assists clients through a contextualized incremental care model - a patient-centered and experience-based model that focuses on problem-solving to achieve the best veterinary outcomes in the context of limited financial resources.
As more pets and families turn to Dakin for affordable care (averaging 6,000+ appointments annually with opportunities for future growth), we're excited to bring on a new veterinarian who shares our commitment to exceptional medicine and serving our local community. Together, we help clients whose pets might not otherwise be able to access veterinary care. The PHC team provides an environment where all clients feel welcome and heard. We work with each client to help them overcome barriers, understand their options for short- and long-term care, and be active, informed decision-makers for their pets.
We keep our services accessible, but we do not compromise on medicine. Our clinic is designed and equipped to deliver high-quality diagnostics and treatment at an affordable price with the support of local and national donors who supplement our operating costs.
This position will be responsible for all aspects of wellness care and treatment of sick and injured pets. Although it is not a requirement, preference will be given to candidates with interest in and experience with minor surgical procedures, sterilization, and dentals.
You’ll work with an outstanding leadership team and support staff and help make veterinary care more accessible to the families who need it most. Dakin’s PHC shares a facility with our shelter and community spay-neuter department, which facilitates organization-wide teamwork, problem-solving, and efficient use of resources.
We're hoping to hire a full-time, 40-hour-per-week veterinarian. At present, the Pet Health Center team sees patients Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. We know great people don't always fit into a traditional schedule. If you're looking for part-time work, we'd still love to hear from you.
To view the full job descriptions for both positions, please visit our website at: www.dakinhumane.org/careers-with-dakin
Requirements
What You'll Bring:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
- Current Massachusetts veterinary license (or the ability to obtain one within three months), including Massachusetts Controlled Substance Registration.
- Experience performing canine and feline spay and neuter surgeries is preferred; high-volume, pediatric surgery, and shelter medicine experience are a plus.(For S/N role)
- A commitment to providing exceptional surgical and medical care while treating every client with compassion and respect.
- The ability to perform up to 30–40 high-quality spay and neuter surgeries per day in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. (For S/N role)
- Strong communication skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for advancing animal welfare through accessible veterinary care.
- Dakin is committed to supporting recent graduates and candidates with limited HQHVSN experience by providing training and mentorship to those who demonstrate a genuine interest in building a long-term career in this area of veterinary medicine.
Benefits include:
-Ample amounts of PTO (like 30 days in your second year of full-time employment, and 35 days in your third year, in addition to 5 paid holidays)!
-Health, dental, and vision insurance
-Flexible Spending Account
-100% employer-paid Life Insurance Policy
-Employee Assistance Program
-401k with employer-paid advisors
-Discounted pet care for your pets
-Generous continuing education allotment with paid days off, in addition to regular PTO
-Annual reimbursements for license fees, liability insurance, and professional membership dues
-Eligibility for the Non-Profit Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Salary for both roles: $115,000 to $125,000 - Additional compensation consideration may be given to candidates with significant surgical experience.
