Veterinarian

About Us:

Indy Humane’s mission is to improve animal welfare in central Indiana. We are committed to ending the cycle of pet overpopulation, providing affordable pet ownership, and ensuring the well‑being, health and safety of all animals in our care. We strive to promote the human animal bond and the powerful impact this mutually beneficial relationship has on individuals, families, and the Indianapolis community.

Our vision is that all central Indiana animals are treated with dignity and respect and live free from cruelty, harm, and neglect.

Compassion:
We recognize the strong bond between humans and animals and are compassionate in the decisions we make and actions we take that impact that relationship. Respect:
We respect every animal that comes through our door as a valued life and make medically appropriate decisions in the best interest of the animals.

Collaboration:

We work with other animal‑focused individuals and groups to ensure that animals have a strong voice to advocate for their welfare. Integrity:
We can be trusted to do what we say we will do. We tell the truth, even when it may be painful. We make decisions based on what we believe is the right thing to do for the animals, their owners and their prospective owners. Fiscal Responsibility:
We are good stewards of the resources entrusted to us, including both financial and human resources.

Position is responsible for the day‑to‑day evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts of shelter animals in a fast‑paced environment. Indy Humane has a full surgical suite with dentistry equipment, digital radiology, laboratory, isolation ward and full hospital capabilities. Medical staff includes four Shelter Veterinarians (DVM), Medical Manager, Lead Surgical Technician (RVT), and six to eight Veterinary Technicians/Assistants at our Michigan Road location;

up to two Shelter Veterinarians, two Surgery Leads and five to six Technicians/Assistants at our Downtown low‑cost Spay/Neuter Clinic. Role is 40 hours per week, some weekends, no overnight or “on call” time.

• Utilize advanced skills in the care, treatment, and rehabilitation of shelter animals—performing exams & diagnostics, initiating treatment, ordering medications, taking radiographs, etc…
• Manual dexterity to perform spay and neuter procedures on shelter animals as well as many other surgical procedures relating to dentistry, orthopedics, ophthalmology, heartworm treatment, etc.… Demonstrate a high level of knowledge & skill in these areas. At least fifty percent of time is spent as a surgeon
• Provide coverage for Vaccine Clinic or Spay/Neuter Clinic Veterinarians as needed
• Work, communicate, and interact professionally with all staff members as part of a fast‑paced, highly skilled, and highly efficient shelter medicine team
• Build a high level of trust amongst technical staff and make training recommendations to management when appropriate
• Required to work closely with 4th‑year veterinary students from various programs as a mentor (primarily Purdue University) teaching shelter medicine and high‑quality surgery techniques
• Maintain active involvement in local, state, and national veterinary associations
• Maintain a positive relationship with the local veterinary community, refer adopted animals to outside veterinarians when needed. Seek second opinions or specialty care when warranted with outside veterinarians
• Demonstrate low‑stress animal handling
• Continuously assess equipment and supply needs and maintain a fiscal responsibility with purchases and inventory
• Perform humane, compassionate euthanasia when warranted on animals that are beyond our care or for owner‑requested euthanasia, as appropriate
• Deal with state health department and rabies sample submission when applicable
• Communicate and follow safety and hazard procedures
• Work collaboratively with management, medical, animal care, customer service and volunteer staff to advise on best practices regarding disease control and sanitation
• Expand shelter mission by providing advanced medical care and participating in fundraising efforts that may result in more positive outcomes. Support rescue and…