Shelter Veterinarian

Martinsville Henry County SPCA; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

15 days PTO + 6 major holidays

Health insurance stipend

Licensing & CE stipend

Supportive, collaborative team

Job summary

Martinsville-Henry County SPCA is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to lead shelter medical care and run our Louise R. Lester Spay/Neuter Clinic. You will perform surgeries, provide wellness care, and guide humane decisions to improve animal lives and community welfare.

You'll work with an experienced team using modern resources, collaborate on prevention protocols, manage records, and engage with fosters, adopters, and volunteers to promote compassionate care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• Current Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain.
• DEA license or ability to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform spay and neuter surgeries for shelter animals and public animals via our clinic (10–12 per day).
• Perform other surgical procedures, including dentals.
• Oversee medical care and treatment plans for shelter animals.
• Develop shelter medicine and disease prevention protocols.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure timely, appropriate care.
• Maintain medical records in Shelterluv and Idexx Neo.
• Communicate with fosters, adopters and volunteers about animal health.
• Participate in community wellness and outreach clinics.
• Perform medical/behavioral euthanasia when necessary (not for space).

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Virginia veterinary license

DEA license

Valid driver’s license

Job description

At the Martinsville-Henry County SPCA, every day is about second chances. For over 50 years, we have been a cornerstone of animal welfare in our community, and with the opening of the Louise R. Lester Spay/Neuter Clinic in the Fall of 2021, our impact has grown even stronger. We are seeking a dedicated, compassionate Veterinarian to help lead that mission by providing veterinary care to shelter animals as well as running our spay/neuter clinic. From surgery to wellness care to making compassionate end-of-life decisions, your work will have an immediate and meaningful impact.

From surgery and preventative care to helping animals recover, heal, and find homes, you will play a central role in improving the lives of both animals and the people who love them. We are looking for someone who believes veterinary care should be accessible, collaborative, and rooted in compassion.

You will be supported by an experienced and team-oriented staff and equipped with updated medical resources, including:

• Digital radiography
• In-house blood analyzers
• Fully outfitted dental cart

This role offers the opportunity to practice a wide range of shelter and surgical medicine while working in an organization that values quality care, teamwork, and humane decision-making. We do not euthanize for space.

• Starting salary of $120,000+
• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Primarily Monday-Thursday schedule with limited Saturdays
• 15 days PTO in addition to 6 major holidays
• Stipend for use towards health insurance reimbursement, licensing and professional fees, CE, or other as desired by Veterinarian
• Supportive, collaborative work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform spay and neuter surgeries for all shelter animals as well as public animals through our spay/neuter clinic with an estimated 10-12 surgeries per day pending daily needs and scheduling
• Perform other surgical procedures, including dentals
• Oversee medical care and treatment plans for shelter animals
• Develop and manage shelter medicine and disease prevention protocols
• Work collaboratively with staff to ensure timely, appropriate care
• Maintain accurate medical records in Shelterluv and Idexx Neo
• Communicate with fosters, adopters, and volunteers regarding animal health
• Participate in community wellness and outreach clinics
• Perform medical and behavioral euthanasia as deemed necessary for shelter animals as well as public animals. We do not euthanize for space

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
• Current Virginia veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license or ability to obtain
• Valid driver’s license

This position is ideal for a Veterinarian who wants to practice high-impact medicine in a setting where compassion, teamwork, and community matter. If you are looking for work that is both professionally rewarding and deeply meaningful, we encourage you to apply.

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