Job Description

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society (WECHS) was founded in 1926 and is a registered not-for-profit charity devoted to animal welfare. Since their humble beginnings in a citizen’s backyard, they have been promoting responsible pet ownership, compassion for all living things, and a commitment to being involved in making a difference. As a safe haven, they rescue and rehabilitate animals in need, providing compassionate care and treatment to restore their health. Through reuniting lost pets with their families, adopting them into forever homes, and promoting spay/neuter services, they offer animals a second chance at life.

The Windsor/Essex County Humane Society relies on public and corporate donations and fundraising campaigns to support its humane programs. As the only animal shelter in Windsor and Essex County, the generosity of the community they serve helps them support the animals in their care and allows them to offer a wide range of programs and services. These services include rescuing distressed and abused animals (domestic and wild), humane education, a pet food bank, and their spay and neuter program.

As a charity of choice with strong community support, the Windsor/Essex Humane Society is entering a time of positive transformational growth and is seeking a Director of Community Veterinary Programs . Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Community Veterinary Programs leads all medical operations at the Windsor/Essex Humane Society’s Public Veterinary Clinic, overseeing outreach services for underserved pet owners, managing HQHVSN programs, ensuring CVO compliance, mentoring staff, and promoting the organization’s mission of accessible, compassionate care.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

• Serving as the Facility Director for the Windsor/Essex County Humane Society (WECHS) Public Veterinary Clinic, ensuring compliance with all CVO accreditation requirements and policies.
• Overseeing clinic protocols, surgery and staff schedules, controlled drug logs, patient flow, and maintaining medical quality, efficiency, and excellent client service.
• Performing high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and wellness services.
• Exhibiting a positive, friendly demeanor while providing leadership, mentorship, and upholding professional standards to veterinary and support staff.
• Leading development of community veterinary outreach strategies such as mobile/pop-up clinics, low-cost vaccination, microchip clinics, and public education.
• Building relationships with community partners (e.g., social service agencies, housing organizations, Indigenous communities, municipalities) to expand veterinary care access.
• Joining and participating in the Essex County Veterinary Association (ECVA) and Ontario Veterinary Medical Association (OVMA).
• Representing WECHS at public events, media, and advocacy initiatives promoting animal wellness and access to care.
• Supporting shelter programs aimed at keeping pets and families together through early intervention and preventive medicine.
• Working closely with the Executive Director and Director of Shelter Medicine to align public programs with overall animal welfare goals and collaborating on onboarding, scheduling, and supervising veterinary teams including locums, DVMs, RVTs, VTs, and VAs.
• Identifying outreach sponsorship and grant opportunities with the development and communications team and providing input on equipment needs and budgeting for public veterinary services.
• Offering veterinary support to the shelter medical team, including physical exams, emergency care, spay/neuter surgeries, and other necessary procedures.

The Ideal Candidate:

• DVM licensed (or eligible for licensure) in Ontario and in good standing with the College of Veterinarians of Ontario (CVO).
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience, ideally in a High Quality, High Volume Spay-Neuter (HQHVSN) setting or shelter medicine.
• Strong passion for community veterinary medicine, public service, and ensuring equitable access to quality care.
• Confident and skilled in performing independent surgical and clinical duties.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and engage effectively with staff, clients, and community partners.

Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is dedicated to supporting opportunities that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including those who may not meet every requirement listed.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward a copy of your resume to emily@logicexecutivesearch.com . We thank all those who apply for this role, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Logic Executive Search and Workplace Solutions is committed to providing accessible employment practices that follow the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process, please let our recruitment team know.

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