Shelter Veterinarian-in-Charge

Peninsula SPCA

Job Description

Shelter Veterinarian-in-Charge-FT/Salaried
Peninsula SPCA Veterinary Clinic, Newport News, Virginia

Job Description:

The Peninsula SPCA seeks an innovative, experienced veterinarian to direct medical care for the Peninsula SPCA’s shelter pets and clients at our public vaccine and spay/neuter clinic.

This position has the responsibility of being the Veterinarian of Record and the Veterinarian-In-Charge for the PSPCA clinic in line with Virginia Administrative Code 18VAC150-20-181. The VIC will have the responsibility for the daily care of, and direction of, all Veterinary services for animals sheltered at the PSPCA, the Petting Zoo, and public-owned and fostered animals seen for treatment at the PSPCA Low-Cost Clinic. They will be responsible for maintaining medical health records, providing medical care and services, as well as training and management of clinic support staff. Leadership and self-directed skills are highly valued. They will also be responsible for maintaining and altering current preventative health programs and medical protocols for the PSPCA. The shelter is currently registered as a managed admission, “no-kill” shelter. The low-cost clinic is currently registered as a limited-care facility and leaves room for growth through the direction of a motivated VIC.

A competitive salary, flexible work environment, daytime work hours, paid holidays, health insurance package are only some of the benefits offered for this position. In addition, as a 501c3 organization, employment with the Peninsula SPCA may qualify some candidates for Student Loan Repayment assistance through the federal government’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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How To Apply:

Please email a CV/resume to Megan Steele, our Executive Director, with “Vet Position” in the subject line. You may also mail your CV/resume to: Peninsula SPCA, Attention: Megan Steele, 523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601.

This is a full time job