Part-Time Associate Veterinarian - Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital (Richmond SPCA)

Richmond SPCA • Richmond, VA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

The Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to practice mission-focused medicine within an access-to-care model, prioritizing the well-being of pets and their guardians. Unlike typical veterinary roles, this position is free from corporate pressures, production targets, and financial euthanasia. The focus is on providing quality, accessible veterinary care to pets who may have nowhere else to turn, with the ultimate goal of keeping pets healthy and in their homes. The schedule is flexible part-time, up to 28 hours per week, and the work environment is fast-paced and collaborative.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited college.
• Valid Virginia Veterinary License and DEA license in good standing (or ability to obtain).
• Deep commitment to the no-kill philosophy, shelter diversion, and serving vulnerable populations with dignity and empathy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task with a positive "can-do" outlook, and communicate compassionately with both a diverse public clientele and internal shelter teams.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a shelter, spay/neuter clinic, or public veterinary hospital is a major plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical exams, develop treatment plans for illness, and perform sterilizations and other routine surgeries, dentals, and soft tissue procedures.
• Apply critical thinking to practice access-to-care medicine, offering pragmatic, compassionate treatment plans tailored to the realities of economically-disadvantaged pet guardians.
• Interpret routine diagnostics (including radiography) and maintain thorough, accurate medical records.
• Act as a flexible and collaborative resource across the entire veterinary services ecosystem, providing backup and operational support as needed to the HQHVSN clinic or shelter medicine team as dynamic organizational needs arise.

Benefits

• Paid wellness leave
• Access to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer contribution (if eligible) of no less than 3%
• Access to employee discounts at our Susan M. Markel Veterinary Hospital

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree