1 Veterinary Services job

PETA’s Mobile Clinic Division is seeking a veterinarian to join a close-knit crew in their life-saving work. With over 150,000 spay and neuter surgeries performed since its inception in 2001, our Mobile Clinics fight the animal overpopulation crisis on the frontlines. You can be proud of your work, knowing that PETA will never turn an animal away because of their guardian’s inability to pay.  You’d be working alongside compassionate and dedicated staff, with benefits such as flexible hours, vacation and sick time and limited weekends!  You will also work closely with PETA’s Community Animal Project (CAP), PETA’s fieldwork and sheltering division dedicated to assisting animals and citizens in and around Hampton Roads and southeastern Virginia.  We’re looking for someone with at least one year of high volume surgery experience in animal shelters; basically, we’re looking for someone who cares about animals as much as we do and who’s willing to work hard to ensure their humane treatment.  If you meet the qualifications, we cannot wait to hear from you!    Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Promote the humane care and treatment of animals • Perform surgical sterilizations • Oversee and perform surgical monitoring, the administration of pre-anesthetic and anesthetic drugs, and post-surgical monitoring through discharge • Administer vaccines to clinic patients • Comply with the applicable state and federal laws established by the Virginia Board of Veterinary Medicine and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)   Qualifications: • Degree in veterinary medicine from an accredited university of veterinary medicine • Current Virginia veterinary license • One year of experience practicing veterinary medicine, preferably in a high-volume spay and neuter clinic or animal shelter • Experience in animal shelter medicine, supervision, and program responsibility • Experience with high-volume spay-and-neuter surgeries • Possession of or ability to obtain a DEA controlled-substance registration • Proven effective organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail • Willingness and ability to travel to various clinic stops throughout Hampton Roads • Must be at least 21 years of age and have a valid U.S. driver's license, a minimum of three years of driving experience, and a satisfactory driving record • Commitment to the objectives of the organization