The Cayman Islands offer a tax-free salary in the Caribbean, only a short flight from Miami. The Cayman Islands Humane Society is the only non-profit rehoming facility on the islands. We operate adoption, foster, stray care and community veterinary services. We have a no-kill ethos and are based in the heart of George Town in Grand Cayman, with occasional visits to Little Cayman and Cayman Brac.   

We are looking for an enthusiastic, versatile, experienced and passionate shelter veterinarian to join our dedicated team and to make a real difference to the lives and wellbeing of the Island's most vulnerable cats and dogs. This role offers a varied and interesting medical caseload and the opportunity to be involved in the ongoing development of the shelter. The role requires a team player with a non-judgemental approach to the community's animal welfare needs.   

Key duties, responsibilities and requirements include:   

Undertaking a range of surgical procedures (with a high percentage of spay and neuter surgeries.   

Referral options for more complex surgical and investigative cases are available on island.   

Anaesthesia of patients at varying risk levels.   

Working with a team of animal care staff and providing detailed prognoses and care plans.   

Reviewing and keeping up to date with global information and available materials on shelter medicine.   

Working alongside another shelter veterinarian, as well as qualified and lay technicians.   

40 hours per week plus on-call in evenings and weekends, this will be a maximum of 50% of the evenings and weekends. 

Occasional nights on Cayman Brac and Little Cayman during neutering camps.   

Duties will include spay and neuter surgeries, welfare cases, behaviour cases and modification plans, heartworm treatment and healthcare of shelter animals.   

Experience of surgical procedures and care for animals with heartworm is desirable.  

Qualifications: 

Must be a fully qualified veterinarian who is currently licensed and in good standing 

Must be eligible for registration in the Cayman Islands   

At least 5 years' postgraduate experience, small animal experience preferred   

Fluency in English  

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, including the ability to communicate promptly and efficiently 

Adept at accessing clinical information from online sources and familiarity with the same.   

Experience of shelter medicine is desirable, a strong interest in shelter medicine is essential.  

Salary $65,000 - $75,000 KYD Tax free ($79,268 - $91,463 USD) 

Enquiries and applications can be sent to samantha.cooper@caymanhumane.org 

Applicants must be willing to come for a minimum of 12 months