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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