Shelter Veterinarian​/Spay & Neuter Surgeon; Contracted or Part-Time

Shelter Veterinarian/Spay & Neuter Surgeon (Contracted, Full-Time, or Part-Time)

We are an innovative organization with a $27 million expansion project underway and will be opening North Carolina’s first regional campus for pets and people. As a veterinarian with the SPCA of Wake County, you will collaborate with our existing medical team of one veterinarian and several full‑time veterinary medical assistants to deliver compassionate care to our shelter pets.

• Category:
  Full‑time, Exempt
• Location:
  
  Raleigh and Garner, NC
• Reports to:
  
  VP of Operations
• Salary: $130,000 (negotiable) plus health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k); relocation fees up to $5,000; flexible schedule

• Provide outstanding medical care to a diverse population of animals in the SPCA’s adoption program, from healthy pets to critical medical cases.
• Collaborate with the existing medical team to develop innovative strategies for optimal animal health and well‑being.
• Encourage continuous improvement and outside‑the‑box solutions throughout the shelter to increase quality of care.
• Coordinate with all departments (intake, animal care, adoptions) to ensure streamlined operations and judicious resource allocation.
• Communicate regularly with the development team to share heartwarming stories and medical successes for community outreach.
• Participate in interdepartmental conversations to maintain open communication on organizational progress, needs, and decision making.
• Provide guidance and support to our dedicated medical staff, empowering them to excel.
• Train staff on the use and importance of Fear‑Free handling.
• Perform high‑volume, high‑quality surgical sterilizations.
• Examine animals post‑operatively to ensure appropriate recovery.
• Vaccinate and SNAP test animals.
• Follow and support all organizational and medical protocols.
• Behave in a manner that upholds both professional and personal standards while embracing the core values of SPCA Wake at all times.
• Strive to continuously update and improve all training needs.

• Extensive experience in veterinary medicine with strong diagnosis, treatment, and biosecurity protocols.
• Passion for and experience in shelter medicine, providing high‑volume, high‑quality spay & neuter services.
• Compassionate, positive, and dedicated to animal welfare.
• Enjoys collaborating with a team and teaching when necessary.
• Excited about our mission and impacts.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with team, volunteers, and patients.
• Innovative mindset and desire to explore new ways to enhance animal welfare.
• Organizational abilities to juggle multiple cases and responsibilities simultaneously.
• Desires to work on the front lines to stop pet overpopulation and reduce euthanasia of healthy animals.
• Enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment as an efficient, productive team member and teacher to new staff.
• Presumes kindness and compassion, assuming positive intent when interacting with others.

• Hold a current North Carolina Veterinary License or qualify to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• Qualified and eligible to obtain a DEA license.
• Use Fear‑Free handling methods and become Fear‑Free Certified within 60 days of hire.
• Knowledgeable about shelter medicine and high‑volume spay & neuter best practices.
• Effective decision‑making and diagnostic skills.
• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record to travel between the two locations.
• Availability for emergency telephone consultations during non‑business hours.

• Various aqueous solutions including, but not limited to, dish soap and chlorhexidine.
• Isopropanol and hydrogen peroxide.
• Formalin solution.
• Ammonium cleaners, bleach, and Accel.
• Pressurized steam.
• Sharps, including needles and surgical blades.

The full‑time role is an exempt position that requires a 40–45‑hour work week, typically Monday through Friday onsite, although some weekends may be necessary depending on animal needs. Remote on‑call availability is required for staff support. Work hours may be extended as needed to meet animal health needs, training, special events, or meetings.

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