Spay/Neuter Veterinarian HQHV

Lynchburghumanesociety; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Job summary

An animal welfare organization in Lynchburg, Virginia is seeking a Spay/Neuter Veterinarian to perform high-quality surgeries and provide medical care for pets. Ideal candidates have experience with high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and must maintain a Virginia Veterinary License. The position offers flexibility in scheduling, a supportive team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, and continuing education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume spay/neuter surgeries.
• Ability to maintain strict sterile techniques.
• Experience in providing quality medical screenings.
• Strong teamwork and communication with staff and volunteers.
• Commitment to animal welfare and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries.
• Monitor health of patients throughout the day.
• Assist in training and overseeing veterinary students.
• Provide pre-surgical medical screenings and post-surgery follow-up.
• Train veterinary support staff and volunteers.
• Collaborate with veterinarians and leadership on medical cases.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations and required reporting.

Skills

High-volume spay/neuter surgeries

Sterile techniques

Veterinary diagnostics

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Virginia Veterinary License

Virginia DEA License

Job description

Description

Title: Spay/Neuter Veterinarian

Reports To: Director of Operations

Schedule: Full or part-time positions available, flexible schedule

Mission

Leading the way in providing a compassionate, safe community for animals and people through progressive life‑saving programs, services, resources, and Education.

Vision

A community free of homeless and neglected pets

Position Summary

Our Spay/Neuter Veterinarians are responsible for performing high‑quality, high‑volume spay/neuter surgeries, administering routine vaccines, and performing other surgeries as needed. This position also occasionally helps with shelter medicine.

Once fully trained, the Spay/Neuter Veterinarian should be able to perform about 40 surgeries per day.
Our extensive benefits package includes medical benefits, paid CE, reimbursement for the Virginia Veterinary License and the DEA License, generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and schedule flexibility. We offer health, vision, and dental insurance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performing high-volume, high-quality, safe spay/neuter surgeries
• Maintaining strict sterile techniques for all surgeries and ensuring safe, effective, and efficient medical processes from check‑in to discharge
• Providing quality pre‑surgical medical screenings
• Monitoring the health of all patients throughout the day
• Provide medical information to clients and answer questions as needed
• Providing post‑surgery follow‑up at recheck appointments as needed
• Perform physical exams, medical procedures, and diagnostics as necessary for presurgical and wellness patients
• Providing direction, support, and training to veterinary support staff and volunteers
• Performing dental services, including basic cleaning and extractions
• Assisting with training and overseeing visiting veterinary and technician students

Administrative

• Responsible for ensuring all state regulations are followed and required reporting is completed and protocols are timely and followed properly.
• Collaborate with other LHS veterinarians, the Executive Director, and the Director of Operations.
• Communicate with our veterinarians on medical cases.
• Experience and knowledge in dentistry are preferred (but not required).
• Maintain an active Virginia Veterinary License and a Virginia DEA License.
• Able to exercise professional judgment in the best interest of the animals and LHS.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and team‑building skills
• Positive attitude and ability to deal with emotionally challenging situations