Veterinarian for Non-Profit Surgery Clinic
Company: The Sam Simon Foundation'
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Have you ever dreamed of devoting your life to
helping pets whose families can’t afford care? To never having to
present a client with an estimate they can’t pay? To never having
to watch a family euthanize or surrender their beloved cat or dog,
simply because they couldn’t afford a life-saving surgery? Have you
always wanted to work for a non-profit? Because if so, The Sam
Simon Foundation is looking for someone just like you! ____ Company
Description The Sam Simon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that
was founded in 2003. We are entirely funded by the generosity of
the late Sam Simon, and proudly provide all services completely
free to program recipients. Since 2004, our mobile veterinary
clinic has traveled to under-served communities throughout Los
Angeles, offering free surgeries for cats and dogs belonging to
low-income families. We began as a high-volume spay/neuter clinic,
then expanded our capabilities in 2007 to include a wide range of
surgical procedures. We are the only one of our kind, and very
often, the only option for families who cannot afford life-saving
surgery for their beloved pets. ____ Program Description Our mobile
clinic works Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday throughout the
year. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures, such as
amputations, entropion repair, enucleations, mass removals,
mastectomies, wound repair, and more. We do not offer overnight
care, so we only perform surgeries that will allow us to safely
send the pet home the same day. We schedule two high-volume
spay/neuter days per month, with the rest of the days being full
surgery. We do not offer wellness exams, diagnostics, or ongoing
treatment. Our daily clinical staff includes: One veterinarian
Three experienced RVTs A receptionist A driver who also assists
with intake, lifting and anything else the staff needs. ___ Key
responsibilities The Sam Simon Foundation is seeking an experienced
veterinarian who is skilled in performing a wide variety of
surgeries. We understand that there will probably be a learning
curve with any newcomer, so our current doctor is happy to help his
replacement ease into the position. Responsibilities include:
Completing roughly 5-7 surgeries per day. Performing pre-surgical
exams on all surgeries. Conducting separate pre-operative and
post-operative exams as needed. Reviewing client applications and
cases on a daily or near-daily basis. Attending quarterly staff
meetings. The veterinarian will also hold the clinic’s Premise
Permit in his or her name. ___ Qualifications California veterinary
license Current DEA license 7 years performing various surgeries A
genuine passion for helping cats and dogs A willingness to commute
to different locations throughout Los Angeles Excellent verbal and
written communication skills Friendly with all human animals, and
kind and compassionate with non-human ones Good energy and a good
sense of humor ___ Why You’ll Love Working With Us You will be
joining a very welcoming and experienced team that has been
together for a long time. Every single one of us is friendly,
reliable, and extremely passionate about what we do. But more than
that, this is an exceedingly rare opportunity to practice medicine
without financial barriers, allowing you to focus entirely on
what’s best for the patient. The impact you will have on both human
and the non-human lives cannot be overstated.
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