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$120k–$140k/yr
Full-time
postgraduate degree
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Continuing Education PTO and Allowance
Posted 59d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide medical and surgical care for shelter animals, public clinic patients, and wildlife. Develop treatment protocols and mentor veterinary staff, students, and volunteers while participating in community outreach.
Requirements
Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree and be licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. Requires USDA APHIS accreditation, a DEA license, and a strong interest in shelter medicine and HQHVSN surgery.
Full job description
Description
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you ready to combine your passion for animals with high-quality medicine and community impact? Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP), one of Pennsylvania’s largest and most progressive animal welfare organizations, is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to join our mission-driven team.
This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to practice progressive shelter medicine, provide compassionate clinical care, and transform lives for pets, wildlife, and the people who love them.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
Mission-Driven Work: Help animals in need while supporting pet owners, underserved communities, and wildlife.
Diverse Caseload: Shelter medicine, public clinic services, humane investigation cases, high-quality/high-volume spay-neuter, and wildlife care.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Digital radiography, in-house lab, modern surgical suites, and low-stress animal housing. We utilize ShelterLuv for shelter software and Shepherd for clinic.
Professional Growth: CE opportunities, veterinary student mentorship, and a supportive, collaborative team.
Competitive Pay & Benefits: Superior salary, medical benefits (including health, dental, and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE PTO and allowance, vacation PTO, dues and license fees coverage.
The Work You’ll Do
Provide medical and surgical care for shelter animals, public clinic patients, and wildlife as needed.
Perform spay/neuter surgeries (including pediatric and HQHVSN procedures), dentistry, and diagnostics.
Develop and implement treatment protocols that meet high medical and ethical standards.
Mentor veterinary staff, students, and volunteers.
Participate in community programs, mobile unit clinics, and outreach events.
Collaborate with animal welfare partners to improve care and outcomes.
Compensation & Tiered Advancement
At HARP, your growth is our priority. In addition to competitive base pay, generous benefits, and PTO, our veterinarians participate in an internal tiered compensation system. This program rewards measurable achievements such as:
Surgical proficiency and efficiency
Quality of patient care and outcomes
Participation in community outreach
Continuing education and skill advancement
As you meet these milestones, you progress through compensation tiers—ensuring your dedication and excellence are recognized and rewarded.
About Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh
HARP operates:
Two large open-door shelters with full-service Veterinary Medical Centers
A Wildlife Rehabilitation Center run by licensed specialists
A mobile veterinary unit bringing care directly to underserved communities
We serve thousands of animals every year while building a more compassionate future for our city’s pets and wildlife.
Join Us
If you’re ready to bring your skills, compassion, and commitment to a team that values both people and pets, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your next chapter with Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh.
Requirements
Your Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree.
Licensed (or able to be licensed) to practice in Pennsylvania.
USDA APHIS accreditation (or willingness to obtain).
DEA license (or willingness to apply).
Experience or strong interest in shelter medicine and HQHVSN surgery.
Commitment to HARP’s mission and values.
Related keywords
DVMVMDShelterLuvShepherdUSDA APHISDEA LicenseHQHVSNDigital RadiographyVeterinary MedicineAnimal WelfareWildlife RehabilitationSpay-NeuterClinical DiagnosticsPediatric Surgery
Our Mission: Caring for animals, inspiring communities.
Our Vision: The end of animal abuse, suffering, & homelessness.
Industry
Veterinary Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
LinkedIn followers
3,065
Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh (HARP) is one of Pennsylvania’s largest non-profit organizations dedicated to the welfare of animals, pet owners and the community. With our two domestic animal shelters and fully licensed Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, HARP is a trusted and caring resource helping more than 25,000 animals each year through our adoption programs, veterinary medical centers, care for injured or orphaned native Pennsylvania wildlife, pet food distribution and community engagement activities. Our open door policy ensures that no animal is ever refused shelter.
Offices: 6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15208, US · 6000 Verona Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15147, US · 1101 Western Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
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