Veterinarian

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

Application Deadline:

Applications for this position will be accepted until October 18, 2026.

We may fill this job opening before the deadline if we find a qualified candidate.

A list of benefits available to qualified employees is available here .