Vet - SX, Full Time

Veterinary Surgeon - High Volume Spay/Neuter

Job Summary

The Spay/Neuter Surgeon is responsible for providing high-quality, high-volume surgical care, ensuring the best possible outcomes for shelter animals. This role is ideal for a veterinarian passionate about PAWS Chicago’s No Kill mission and committed to reducing pet overpopulation through efficient and compassionate care.

This position is heavily focused on high volume spay/neuter surgeries, with occasional soft tissue procedures such as dental extractions, mass removals, amputations, and wound repairs. The surgeon works alongside a skilled support team and may collaborate with our Shelter Medicine program. If you're a veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN) surgeries, averaging 30-50 procedures per day while maintaining efficiency and quality.
• Conduct additional soft tissue surgeries as needed, including mass removals, amputations, dental extractions, wound repairs, and ocular procedures.
• Diagnose and manage medical conditions in shelter animals
• Oversee and manage anesthetic and surgical complications, ensuring excellent patient care and adherence to safety protocols.
• Work collaboratively with Shelter Medicine veterinarians and technicians to ensure continuity of care for all shelter animals.
• Maintain and promote best practices for surgical care, contributing to protocol updates and improvements as needed.
• Provide mentorship and training to veterinary staff and technicians as needed, fostering a culture of learning and growth.
• Support PAWS Chicago’s mission by participating in educational outreach and advocacy efforts as appropriate.
  
  

Qualifications

Requirements

• Must be a licensed Veterinarian in the state of Illinois.
• Minimum one year of experience in high-volume spay/neuter (HQHVSN), or completion of a high-volume surgical training program.
• Proficiency in performing complex spay/neuter surgeries, including cryptorchid neuters, pyometra, dystocia, in-heat, obese, and large-breed patients.
• Experience with soft tissue surgeries such as mass removals, amputations, and wound repairs.
• Experience with mobile spay/neuter clinics is a plus but not required.
• Passion for working with shelter animals and underserved communities.
• Ability to stand or sit for 8 hours per shift in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills to foster a positive and collaborative workplace.
  
  

Work Schedule

• Full-time position with set daytime hours (no overnight, on-call, or holiday shifts).
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Continuing education opportunities and support for professional development.
• Work alongside a dedicated and skilled support team in a state-of-the-art facility.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $156,000-187,500 (commensurate with experience and qualifications).

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, including ancillary options and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays
  
  

PAWS Chicago Values-in-Action

• Respect: for each and every life.
• Community: of people and organizations committed to helping homeless pets.
• Innovation: to constantly improve best practices and seek out new ideas and strategies to save more lives. To be a Learning Center that evolves and grows.
• Pro-activity: to solve difficult problems and to be prepared to offer emergency and crisis support.
• Transparency: that informs the public about the fate of homeless animals.
• Education: that raises awareness about the realities that homeless animals face in the community and across the nations, providing a forum for people to get involved in effecting change. Promotes and support reasonable pet ownership.
• Sustainability: through financial management practices that maximize the impact and reach of our resources and endure that PAWS Chicago will always be a resource for homeless animals.
• Compassion: towards all people and animals.