Job Listings
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Current Listings:
Veterinarian – Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter
Bring your passion. Bring your skills. Bring your heart. Make a real impact at the largest municipal animal shelter in Virginia.
The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is looking for an enthusiastic, mission driven Veterinarian to join our powerhouse medical team. With a robust foster program and a collaborative team, this is an environment where your expertise truly matters!
What You’ll Do
• Provide highquality medical care through exams, diagnostics, surgeries, vaccinations, and treatments.
• Review lab work, radiographs, and medical tests to support thoughtful, humane treatment plans.
• Administer medications and oversee animal care from intake to adoption or foster placement.
• Maintain accurate records and uphold all veterinary standards and regulations.
• Work closely with shelter staff and foster families to share knowledge, offer guidance, and support excellent animal care.
• Advise on nutrition, behavior, and ongoing care so pets and people feel supported every step of the way.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and compassionate environment for every animal in our care.
What You Bring
• DVM/VMD and a valid Virginia veterinary license.
• Experience in shelter medicine is a bonus, but we welcome veterinarians who are eager to learn. High volume surgery experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills—you enjoy collaborating and lifting others up.
• Problemsolving abilities and comfort working in a dynamic setting with animals of all kinds.
• A genuine commitment to compassionate, ethical, communitycentered care.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At PRAS, you’re never doing this work alone. You’ll join a supportive, tight-knit team that rallies together for the animals and for each other. With a thriving foster network, a bustling shelter environment, and a shared mission to help pets find their second chance, every day brings new challenges and meaningful wins.
If you’re ready to bring your energy, compassion, and medical expertise to a place where teamwork fuels every success, we’d love to meet you.
Expected hiring range $82,800-$100,500
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Chief Operations Officer (COO) - Executive - Arlington, Virginia
The Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and compassionate Chief Operations Officer (COO) to lead the organization's animal sheltering operations and drive excellence across all program areas. The Chief Operations Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all animal sheltering programs. This position oversees all core operational functions including animal care, shelter veterinary services, behavior, adoptions, foster, and transfer.
The COO works closely with the President/CEO and Chief Animal Control and Community Resources Officer to advance organizational priorities, strengthen operational effectiveness, and ensure high quality care and service for both people and animals. This role is responsible for fostering a collaborative, solutions-oriented workplace grounded in compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence.
For complete job description and steps to apply, visit AWLA Job Openings
Medical Director at Mountain View Humane
Mountain View Humane, in Christiansburg, Virginia is seeking a compassionate and experienced veterinarian to serve as our Medical Director. This leadership role combines hands-on surgical and medical care with oversight of clinic operations, staff mentorship, and the development of high-quality standards of care in a high-volume setting. The position is typically four days per week with limited evenings and weekends, and offers a competitive salary of $90,000–$120,000 based on experience and surgical proficiency. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving access to veterinary care and advancing animal welfare in our community. A full position description and application details are available on our website - www.mvhclinic.org
Job Title: Veterinary Technician
Department: Rockbridge Spay and Neuter Clinic
Reports to: Veterinarian Surgeon In-Charge
Position: Full-time
Salary: Negotiable
Benefits: PTO, Simple IRA, Health Insurance
Job Summary
Responsible for daily care of all surgical patients, assisting doctors and veterinary assistants with pre-, peri- and post-operative care of patients, general cleaning, and training others to utilize our patient care protocol.
Working Relationships
Works closely with clinic Veterinarian, clinic Veterinary Assistants and other clinic staff.
Essential Job Functions
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Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients.
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Efficiently pre-medicate, induce, and intubate any and all patients as necessary.
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Able to monitor anesthesia with a clear idea of abnormal conditions.
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Ensure prompt and accurate paperwork procedures are followed each day.
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Communicate in effective and professional manner with public, trainees and all clinic staff members.
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Represent Rockbridge Spay and Neuter Clinic in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
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Communicate with clients and assist with rechecks as needed.
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Train veterinary assistant, new staff members and trainees to utilize our patient car protocols.
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Able to glove in sterilely and assist doctors with surgery when appropriate.
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Able to perform all job functions of a veterinary assistant. Education, Experience
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Must be a currently licensed veterinary technician, with a license to practice in Virginia.
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Experience in a veterinary clinic, hospital or animal shelter preferred.
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Candidates should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and self-starter with a professional attitude.
Work Environment
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The clinic is a high volume spay/neuter facility that can be high stress and very busy at times.
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This position is scheduled for 5 days/week and may require some Saturdays.
Please forward a Letter of Intent and Resume to the Rockbridge SPCA. Attn: Tara Rodi Executive Director; 10 Animal Place, Lexington, VA 24450 or by email to tara@rockbridgespca.net. Posting open until filled.
The Fredericksburg SPCA has the following critical job opening:
Medical Director Fredericksburg SPCA Locke Community Medical Center
10819 Courthouse Rd. Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Shelter, High-Volume Medicine & Community Medicine
Reports to: SPCA Executive Director
Supervises: Associate Veterinarians, LVTs and Veterinary Assistants (clinical oversight)
Classification: Full-Time Employment Status: Contracted Employee
Primary Focus: Shelter animals, high-volume services, public/community medicine appointments
Compensation: Starting at 140,000/yr. Negotiable, commensurate with experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Medical Oversight & VIC Responsibilities Serve as Veterinarian-in-Charge in accordance with Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine regulations. Maintain oversight of all veterinary medical protocols, SOPs, and standards of care related to shelter and high-volume operations. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local veterinary regulations, licensing, and recordkeeping requirements. Maintain DEA licensure and ensure proper inventory, security, and documentation of controlled substances. Provide professional credibility to FredSPCA’s shelter and lifesaving programs. Shelter, Community & High-Volume Clinical Care Provide high-quality preventive and medical care to shelter animals, including: Intake examinations and triage Medical rounds and treatment planning Population health management Perform spay/neuter surgeries and other surgical procedures for both shelter animals and community/public patients. Provide outpatient wellness, preventive, and basic medical care appointments for community/public animals in alignment with organizational capacity and mission. The anticipated allocation of time is approximately 50% shelter medicine and 50% community/public appointments. Clinic leadership and support staff will actively manage and coordinate the schedule to ensure adequate, protected time is designated for both shelter animal care and public-facing services. Appointment volume and surgical scheduling will be structured to maintain a sustainable workload and uphold high standards of medical care. Oversee anesthesia, surgical flow, and post-operative care protocols with the support of trained veterinary technicians and clinical staff. Advise, perform, or oversee humane euthanasia when necessary. Leadership & Collaboration Provide clinical leadership and guidance to veterinary staff and shelter personnel. Support training, mentorship, and professional development of LVTs and veterinary assistants. Collaborate with the Leadership on: Intake planning and capacity for care Emergency response planning Staffing models and scheduling Respond to situations requiring immediate medical problem-solving. Organizational & Professional Expectations Treat people and animals with respect and professionalism. Foster teamwork and cooperation across departments. Take immediate action to address safety concerns or noncompliance. Represent FredSPCA positively within the veterinary and animal welfare community. Perform other related duties as reasonably assigned in support of the organization’s mission.
QUALIFICATIONS Required DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school. Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the Commonwealth of Virginia. DEA license (or ability to obtain). Minimum 3–5 years of clinical experience, with strong preference for shelter medicine and/or high-volume practice. Demonstrated surgical proficiency. Preferred Prior experience serving as, or supporting, a Veterinarian-in-Charge. Experience in nonprofit, shelter, or high-impact community medicine settings.
To learn more, contact: Fredericksburg SPCA Executive Director Laurie Webb email: lwebb@fredspca.com
Animal Welfare League of Arlington is currently hiring the following positions:
Adoptions & Matchmaking Counselor
Southside SPCA is seeking a Development and Communication Director
Are you passionate about animal welfare and skilled at building lasting relationships? Join the Southside SPCA, a 501(c)3) nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, sheltering, and finding loving homes for animals in need. Through community outreach, education, and compassionate care, we aim to create a Southside Virginia where every animal is safe, respected, and valued. We are seeking a Development and Communication Director to lead our fundraising efforts to continue and expand our lifesaving work. The complete job announcement may be found here: Development and Communication Director
Since 1973, the Rockingham Harrisonburg SPCA has been providing compassionate animal care to help pets and people live happier, healthier lives. We offer a full range of services, including adoption options for companion pets and barn cats so that local animals can live better lives in the spaces that suit them best. We also work with a vast network of volunteers who help us care for animals in our shelter and individuals willing to foster pets in their homes. In addition to our pet matchmaking services, we partner with community members to help manage the outdoor cat population through our Community Cat Program. Across all of these services is our commitment to providing the resources and tools our community needs to improve animal welfare.
Do you have a passion for animals and looking for a meaningful career? Something more than just a job? Join a team of dedicated professionals that have been advancing animal welfare in Shenandoah Valley.
Please check these additional sources for job postings:
National Animal Control Association
The Association of Animal Welfare Administrators