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Description We are seeking mission-driven veterinarians who are passionate about providing accessible spay/neuter and other veterinary services in underserved communities. Benefits: • Salary from $125,000 – $150,000 starting, final rate based on candidate experience • Flexible schedule: 4-day work week • Generous paid time off package • Health, dental, and vision insurance • Paid veterinary licensing fees, including Virginia licensure • 12 paid holidays, including your birthday off, plus a week off at year-end • Continuing education allowance • Mileage reimbursement • Scrub allowance • Relocation stipend available Additional Information: • Minimal client interaction • Limited administrative responsibilities • Highly mission-focused, hands-on clinical role About Norfolk and Hampton Roads: Hampton Roads offers a great quality of life with options for urban, suburban, or rural living. The region features: • Easy access to beaches, lakes, and rivers • Proximity to the mountains (a few hours away) • A lower cost of living compared to many metro areas About Our Mobile Clinics PETA operates four state-of-the-art, custom-built mobile clinics. Since launching in 2001, our program has spayed and neutered over 257,000 animals. Based out of our Norfolk, VA headquarters, our clinics travel daily (up to 90 miles) throughout southeastern Virginia—from Gloucester to Emporia, including Chesapeake and rural communities in between. We also travel on occasion to other underserved areas of Virginia that have limited or no access to affordable veterinary care. Each clinic performs approximately 30–35 surgeries per day and is supported by: • A licensed veterinarian • A licensed veterinary technician • A veterinary assistant • An intake assistant This is a fast-paced, supportive, and collaborative environment, focused on safety and compassionate, top-notch care. Position Objective: Provide high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter surgeries and routine veterinary services through PETA’s mobile clinics to help combat the animal homelessness crisis Primary Responsibilities: • Perform high-volume, high-quality spay/neuter surgeries • Maintain sterile technique and uphold surgical best practices • Oversee and assist with anesthesia (pre-op, intra-op, and post-op monitoring) • Ensure safe patient recovery through discharge • Promote humane care and treatment of animals • Provide care for animals found in the field by PETA’s Community Animal Project (CAP) • Treat minor medical cases, including skin and ear issues, treating wounds, as well as performing urgent surgeries for pyometras and dystocias • Ensure compliance with Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations and DEA requirements Requirements • DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school • Current Virginia veterinary license (or ability to obtain) • Minimum 3 years of clinical experience • Experience with high-volume spay/neuter strongly preferred • Shelter medicine or program leadership experience preferred • DEA controlled-substance registration (or ability to obtain) • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability and willingness to travel to clinic locations • Commitment to PETA’s mission and objectives Company Details: • Website