HVHQ Spay​/Neuter Veterinary Surgeon; Contractor

Overview

Description Asheville Humane Society is at the forefront of creating a community where every animal has the opportunity to thrive. Our mission is to transform our community to positively impact pets and people, through compassionate care, community engagement, and progressive initiatives. We are dedicated to collaboration and transparency while creating a vibrant and inclusive culture that values work-life balance, innovation, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and people alike.

Description Asheville Humane Society is expanding our high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter program to six days per week and is seeking an experienced Contract Spay/Neuter Surgeon to join our established surgical team. We are specifically looking for a veterinarian available to work Fridays and Saturdays. This role focuses primarily on efficient, safe, high-quality surgical care for shelter pets, public pets, and community cats.

You will join a collaborative surgical team that includes an experienced HVHQ S/N surgeon and our Medical Director, ensuring shared support, consistent protocols, and a positive, team-centered workflow.
This contracted position offers no on-call duties, no nights, and no additional weekend requirements, beyond the Friday/Saturday schedule.

Optional: If interested, contract surgeons may elect to work additional hours with our Community Solutions team, providing access-to-care wellness services to pets in need. This is not a requirement and does not change the surgical focus of the role.

• Perform up to 25 spay/neuter surgeries on cats and dogs (public and shelter) in a fast-paced mobile medical unit environment.
• Opportunity to add soft tissue surgeries (shelter pets only) if desired.
• Embrace safe and efficient anesthetic and surgical techniques aligned with best-practice HVHQ standards.
• Collaborate with a skilled, organized, and caring team.
• Provide compassionate pre-and post-operative care, monitoring patients closely to ensure their comfort and safety.
• Maintain accurate surgical and medical records.
• Engage with clients, fostering trust and positive experiences.
• Partner with the Medical Director to strengthen protocols and ensure continuous program improvement.
• (Optional) Support community preventative care efforts by participating in mobile wellness clinics.

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active North Carolina veterinary license (or eligibility to obtain one).
• Demonstrated proficiency and efficiency in HVHQ spay/neuter surgery.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to support a positive team culture.
• Passion for animal welfare and the mission of accessible, high-quality care.
• Willingness to provide guidance and support to veterinary assistants/technicians as needed.