Shelter Veterinarian

Good Mews Animal Foundation

Job Description

Good Mews Animal Foundation is seeking a compassionate Shelter Veterinarian to join our dedicated team! Good Mews Animal Foundation provides a safe haven for homeless, abused, and abandoned cats, offering them love, medical care, and the opportunity for adoption into forever homes. We are dedicated to compassionate, high-quality feline care and to promoting animal welfare within our community.
About the Role
The Shelter Veterinarian oversees all aspects of feline medical care for cats in our shelter and foster program. You’ll handle preventive care, diagnostics, surgery (including spay/neuter and dentals), and treatment of illness or injury. You’ll also guide our team, foster caregivers, and volunteers to ensure every cat receives the highest standard of care.
What You’ll Do
Provide daily medical evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for shelter and foster cats.
Perform spay/neuter surgeries and other soft-tissue or dental procedures.
Develop and maintain preventive care and disease control protocols.
Support foster caregivers with medical guidance and follow-up care.
Train and educate staff and volunteers on feline health and handling.
Maintain accurate medical records and ensure regulatory compliance.

What We’re Looking For
DVM degree and active Georgia veterinary license (required).
DEA license (or ability to obtain).
Experience or strong interest in feline and shelter medicine.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Passion for animal welfare and the Good Mews mission.

Compensation & Benefits
$75,000 annual salary
Paid time off and holidays
Continuing education opportunities
Paid licenses (state and DEA)
Paid memberships (CVMA, VIN, HSVMA)
Pet Health Benefits

Schedule
24–30 hours per week (generally 3 days on-site, with flexibility for remote work, meetings, and on-call needs).

This is a part time job