Veterinarian - High-Volume Surgery & Shelter Medicine

City of Chesapeake; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chesapeake seeks a licensed veterinarian (DVM or VMD) to join its veterinary team in Virginia. The role requires professional experience in high-volume and pediatric sterilizing surgery, with preference for applicants experienced with exotic animals, livestock, poultry, or animal welfare-related legal cases.

Flexibility for emergency work may apply. The ideal candidate holds Virginia licensure and completes duties across routine surgical procedures and related animal welfare initiatives

Qualifications

• Requires DVM or VMD degree from an accredited college of veterinary medicine.
• Requires a valid Virginia veterinary medicine license.
• Experience in high-volume and pediatric sterilizing surgery; preferred exotic animals, livestock, poultry, shelter medicine, or expert witness experience.

Skills

High-volume surgery

Pediatric sterilizing surgery

Animal welfare knowledge

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or Veterinary Medical Doctor (VMD) degree

License to practice veterinary medicine issued by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine

Job description

City of Chesapeake seeks a licensed veterinarian (DVM or VMD) to join its veterinary team in Virginia. The role requires professional experience in high-volume and pediatric sterilizing surgery, with preference for applicants experienced with exotic animals, livestock, poultry, or animal welfare-related legal cases.

Flexibility for emergency work may apply. The ideal candidate holds Virginia licensure and completes duties across routine surgical procedures and related animal welfare initiatives