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. 

Salary : $156,000 - $187,500