Senior Veterinarian - $3,000 sign on Incentive + Relocation and Temporary Housing Expenses, if appropriate

Job Posting Title: Senior Veterinarian - $3,000 sign on Incentive + Relocation and Temporary Housing Expenses, if appropriate Department: Animal Care Location: 3001 2nd St SW Pay Range: $101,192.00 - $159,786.00 Close Date: September 25, 2026 Employees at Bernalillo County enjoy the ability to team up with each other to build a high quality of life for our county residents, communities, and businesses. In addition to being an organization with a strong focus on work-life balance, building a culture of flexibility, learning, and belonging the County offers many benefits. Employees of Bernalillo County enjoy many thoughtful rewards such as, but not limited to generous leave accruals; career development opportunities; remote & flex-work options as appropriate; longevity pay; education assistance program; health benefits; lucrative retirement; and so much more. The Veterinarian Manager serves as the Medical Officer and oversees the medical care of animals at the animal care shelter or facility. Provides professional veterinary services including humane treatment, emergency care, husbandry, spay/neuter procedures, and other surgeries for shelter and public animals. Manages and mentors veterinarians, establishes medical protocols, and directs all aspects of medical operations across the shelter system. Supervisory responsibilities include hiring, training, evaluating performance, coaching, and taking disciplinary or termination actions. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee daily medical operations for shelter animals, including supervision of staff, scheduling, hiring, training, work assignments, performance evaluation, and discipline. Recommend, develop, and implement policies, procedures, goals, and training related to best practices in animal care, herd management, behavior, enrichment, treatment, and disposition. Assist in developing, justifying, and managing the section’s annual budget; forecast resource needs and monitor medical expenditures. Perform high-volume spay/neuter surgeries (including pediatric), including anesthesia administration and post-operative care. Diagnose and treat medical conditions, illnesses, and injuries; establish treatment protocols and vaccination and surgery schedules; assess readiness for transfer or euthanasia. Prescribe and administer medications; oversee the proper handling and recordkeeping of drugs, including controlled substances, in compliance with laws. Develop and deliver ongoing staff training on humane animal care, zoonosis, disease prevention, safety, breed identification, and first aid. Support animal care enforcement with complex neglect or cruelty investigations; prepare reports and provide expert court testimony. Manage the euthanasia program, ensuring humane procedures and staff compliance; approve euthanasia recommendations. Design and implement individualized treatment programs for animals with special physiological, anatomical, or behavioral needs. Provide nutritional…