Shelter Veterinarian

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)
  • $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

Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter today to help us continue saving lives and supporting families in the Greater Savannah area.

How to Apply

Email your cover letter and resume to Sean Griffin, Executive Director at sgriffin@humanesocietysav.org