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Veterinarian – Shelter Medicine, wellness and/or Spay/Neuter-  Full Time or Part Time 

Come live in Lynchburg, VA - rated one of the top 10 places to live in the United States!

About the Lynchburg Humane Society: 

For over seventy years, the Lynchburg Humane Society has operated as a private, non-profit organization, caring for lost and homeless pets. Last year, our Lynchburg Center for Pets cared for 3,811 pets and 93% of the pets went to new or existing homes. We are a 501c3, as well as a No Kill Humane Society, where we firmly believe that no healthy or treatable pet should be euthanized. By operating the public shelter for the City of Lynchburg, we accept the lost or unwanted pets surrendered to us from those communities. We help pets at risk for euthanasia at other shelters by transferring them into our care. Last year, 885 pets were brought to safety at LHS from other shelters.  We accept those that are easily adoptable as pets, as well as those that need special nurturing from abusive or neglectful experiences. Along with our Center for Pets, we also have a regional spay/neuter clinic which performs over 6,000 spay/neuter surgeries annually It is the help of the community that makes our life-saving programs possible.

Mission: Help pets in need through sheltering, adoption, education, spay/neuter, and community outreach.

Vision: A community free of homeless and neglected pets

The Lynchburg Humane Society located in beautiful and diverse Central Virginia provides public quality/high volume spay/neuter, wellness services, and medical services to help pets stay in their existing homes.  We also care for over 3,500 pets each year in our Center for Pets in which we provide medical services for to prepare pets for adoption.   We are looking for veterinarians to join our team to expand our services to help more pets. This is an exciting time and opportunity for a veterinarian to come onboard with our nationally recognized team.  You will have the distinction of being part of the industry leading Lynchburg Humane Society and will have the opportunity to be a part of designing and implementation of  a brand new medical facility that moves Lynchburg forward in shelter medicine, spay neuter and community engagement.

You would join a team of an experienced veterinary team of 3 veterinarians, and an experienced medical team.

• This position will work 1-5 days per week performing high quality spay/neuter surgeries and wellness and dental and/or shelter medicine. 
• You will be trained and supported by our experienced, award winning team 
• You must have a willingness to do what it takes to fulfill our mission of dedication to helping Lynchburg’s pets through sheltering, adoption, spay/neuter programs, education and community outreach.
• You will be an integral part to our vision of helping to create a community where all lives are valued and respected.  
• You must be able to operate within our core values.
• Must have an active license to practice veterinary medicine in Virginia or ability to obtain a Virginia license.
• Ability to perform on average, 35 spay/neuter surgeries per day.  (If that is not a present skill, must have the ability and drive to work toward and succeed in that goal).
• Ability to obtain a DEA license. 
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team-oriented environment. 

Benefits include: 

• Competitive pay 
• Paid time off
• Continuing education funding 
• License fee reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Matching IRA/retirement plan.

About Lynchburg, Virginia:  Lynchburg is located in beautiful Central Virginia with outdoor activities for everyone.  We are a very diverse and friendly community.  It has been said that once you visit Lynchburg and all it has to offer, you won't ever want to leave.  No matter your lifestyle, beliefs, family status, etc - you will find your fit here in Lynchburg. We are also located 2 hours from Richmond, 1 hour from Charlottesville and 0 hours from an amazing community, Lynchburg.  

Do you want to be a part of a regionally focused, progressive organization; an organization that cares about their staff and has a positive team environment?   If so, the Lynchburg Humane Society may be the right fit for you!