Shelter Veterinarian At The Humane Society For Greater Savannah
Job Description
Job Description
Shelter Veterinarian – Humane Society for Greater Savannah (Savannah, GA)
Full-Time | $104,000–$156,000/year | 4- or 5-Day Workweek | No-Kill Shelter
Live where you love. Work where you’re needed.
Join our compassionate, mission-driven team in beautiful Savannah, Georgia—a historic coastal city known for its charm, culture, and year-round sunshine. The Humane Society for Greater Savannah is the largest no-kill animal shelter in Georgia outside of Atlanta, helping over 15,000 pets annually through adoption, spay/neuter, and public veterinary services.
We are seeking a dedicated Shelter Veterinarian to provide high-quality medical and surgical care to both shelter pets and owned animals in our community.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform spay/neuter and wellness surgeries for both shelter and public animals through our onsite clinic, Pet Fix Savannah
- Provide medical care for shelter animals, including exams, diagnostics, and treatment
- Support TNVR (Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Return) surgeries for Chatham County and surrounding areas
- Collaborate with the shelter team and veterinary staff to support animal health across multiple programs
- Help advance population-level health for shelter animals across the region through consistent surgical support
Schedule & Compensation
- Flexible Schedule Options:
- 4-day workweek: Monday–Friday (any four days)
- 5-day workweek: Monday–Friday
- Salary Range: $104,000–$156,000 annually
- (Based on $500/day at 4 days/week up to $600/day at 5 days/week; commensurate with experience and schedule)
- PTO:
- 80 hours vacation annually
- 40 hours sick leave annually
- Paid holidays (New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas)
- Benefits:
- Group health, dental & vision insurance (75% employer-paid for employee) + retirement plan
- $1,000/year continuing education stipend
- Paid ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance training
- Membership dues reimbursement (AVMA, ASV – up to $500/year)
Qualifications
- DVM or VMD from an accredited university
- Licensed (or ability to become licensed) to practice in Georgia
- Experience or interest in shelter medicine and spay/neuter surgery
- Commitment to high-quality care, patient comfort, and accessible services
- Collaborative spirit and desire to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment
Why Work With Us?
- Be part of the no-kill movement in a region that deeply needs your skills
- Serve thousands of animals each year—both pets and those in the sheltering system
- Work with a skilled, compassionate veterinary team
- Live in Savannah, a city full of charm, culture, and coastal beauty
- Choose the schedule that fits your lifestyle and promotes work-life balance
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