Physician - care surgeon

WHO WE ARE: For over a century, Associated Humane Societies has provided compassionate care and shelter to animals in need. As the largest animal welfare organization in New Jersey, we are committed to expanding access to veterinary care for underserved communities. Our mission includes developing sustainable, high-quality, and accessible medical programs that improve both animal welfare and public health. At AHS, we strive to create an environment where both people and animals feel safe, supported, and valued. We recognize that access to veterinary care is a critical equity issue and are committed to building programs that reduce barriers for underserved populations. Our team values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in a challenging but deeply rewarding field. AHS is seeking a highly motivated, strategic, and operationally driven veterinarian or veterinary leader to develop and implement a High-Volume High-Quality (HVHQ) surgical program serving low-income communities. This individual will be responsible for designing, building, and operationalizing a scalable, efficient, and financially sustainable spay/neuter and surgical services program. The role will require expertise in shelter medicine, HVHQ workflows, anesthesia protocols, and program development, as well as the ability to translate clinical excellence into high-efficiency systems. The Director will work closely with leadership to establish a program that maximizes access, safety, quality, and throughput, while maintaining the highest standards of patient care. Program Development & Implementation Design and launch a HVHQ surgical program tailored to a low-income, high-need population. Develop operational workflows to support high-efficiency surgical throughput without compromising quality of care. Assess and optimize facility layout, equipment needs, and surgical flow (intake ? prep ? surgery ? recovery ? discharge). Medical Protocol & SOP Development Anesthesia protocols (dogs, cats, kittens, puppies) Intraoperative monitoring and surgical standards Ensure protocols reflect current best practices in HVHQ and shelter medicine. Operations & Capacity Planning Determine daily surgical capacity targets based on: Facility constraints Financial Modeling & Program Sustainability Collaborate with leadership to ensure financial sustainability while maintaining accessibility. Facility & Equipment Planning Surgical equipment Anesthesia machines and monitoring tools Recovery and housing infrastructure Surgical prep Medical Planning Anesthesia protocols (species + age-based) Surgical standards Quality Assurance & Risk Management Surgical outcomes Implement continuous quality improvement processes. State veterinary regulations Animal welfare standards Training & Team Development Train veterinary staff and technicians in: HVHQ surgical techniques Efficient anesthesia protocols Patient safety and monitoring Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited institution Valid veterinary license in New Jersey (or ability to obtain) Shelter medicine OR HVHQ surgical protocols Anesthesia management across species and age groups Passion for increasing access to veterinary care Experience launching or managing a HVHQ clinic Experience in low-cost or nonprofit veterinary care models Background in program development or healthcare operations Experience with budgeting and financial modeling