Associate Veterinarian
Pet Helpers Adoption Center
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Associate Veterinarian (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Pet Helpers Adoption Center & Spay/Neuter Clinic | Charleston, SC
Join a team where your work truly saves lives. Pet Helpers, founded in 1978 as Charleston's first no-kill shelter, is seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian with a passion for High-Volume High-Quality Spay/Neuter (HVHQSN) and shelter medicine. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact through HVHQSN surgeries, community TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) initiatives, low-cost vaccine clinics, and medical care for shelter animals awaiting their forever homes. Whether you are seeking a full-time or part-time role, you'll enjoy a collaborative environment with mentorship and support from our experienced Medical Director, a dedicated veterinary team, and a mission-driven organization committed to keeping pets healthy and in homes. Responsibilities include participating in a rotating on-call schedule for shelter animals only, providing high-quality medical and surgical care, and helping advance innovative community programs that reduce pet overpopulation and increase access to veterinary services. Candidates must possess a DVM or equivalent veterinary degree and have a minimum of two years of experience in shelter medicine and HVHQSN surgery. We offer a competitive salary of $110,000–$130,000+ annually, depending on experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health insurance, paid time off, continuing education support, professional dues and licensing reimbursement, and employee pet care benefits. Located in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, you'll enjoy mild year-round weather, stunning beaches, world-class dining, rich history, and endless outdoor recreational while making a meaningful difference for animals and the people who love them. If you are enthusiastic about HVHQSN, community medicine, and shelter animal welfare, we would love to hear from you. Please email Executive Director, Melissa Susko at msusko@pethelpers.org
This is a full time job
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Closing Date: Monday, August 31, 2026
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