The Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to act as the Medical Director and provide veterinary care to all shelter animals including routine preventative care, diagnosis of disease or injury, and medical or surgical treatment. This is a new position for the organization that was created to better serve the expanding scope of animal care that OAHS provides to shelter animals and the community. The Oshkosh Area Humane Society (OAHS) is an open-admissions, full service shelter located in Oshkosh, WI that strives to enhance the quality of lives of animals in need through compassionate sheltering and responsible adoptions.

The right candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced atmosphere, possess a positive and upbeat attitude and maintain a sense of flexibility in the face of continuously shifting priorities. This is a leadership position within the organization and will provide challenging but immensely rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Dedication to the Lifesaving Mission of our organization and to inter-departmental collaboration to achieve live outcomes for animals with special medical and behavioral concerns is of the upmost importance for success in this position. OAHS is a leader in progressive sheltering in the state of Wisconsin, using creativity and resourcefulness paired with modern shelter practices to save animals – even those with special needs and circumstances. In 2017 the live release rate of OAHS was 95% with an annual intake of approximately 2,300 animals per year.

This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position that includes benefits such as health insurance, paid holidays, and paid vacation. Salary is negotiable based on the candidate’s experience level.