Category: Full-time, Exempt
Location: Raleigh and Garner, NC
Reports to: VP of Operations
Salary: $135,000 plus health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, 401(k); relocation fees paid up to
$5,000, flexible schedule, additional benefits negotiable
Are you ready to don your cape and join a team of animal-loving warriors on a mission to revolutionize
the world of animal welfare? It’s a good thing you found us! Our established, yet continuously growing
nonprofit animal shelter is seeking a talented, compassionate veterinarian to join our lifesaving mission.
This is no ordinary animal shelter - we're a fun, fast-paced, and innovative organization dedicated to
saving animals and supporting other shelters & people in our community. Our teams rock and we have
an inspiring work culture where kindness and helping pets & people come first.
About Us:
At SPCA Wake, we're a bustling hub of innovation, bursting with passion and driven by a singular goal: to
become the ultimate resource for animal shelters and animal lovers across the entire state. Currently
working in well over half of North Carolina’s 100 counties, SPCA Wake will continue to expand the reach
of its pet adoption program by continuing to help under-resourced shelters via placement of pets
through the SPCA’s program.
In 2025, we will be opening North Carolina’s first regional campus for pets and people. The addition of a
new animal intake and community resource center on the campus of our pet adoption center will
streamline the SPCA’s lifesaving operations and enable us to deliver even more services to the pets and
people of central and eastern NC.
As a leading pet adoption organization in the region, we intake & adopt out thousands of animals each
year, including neonates, senior pets, those with medical needs, and everyone in between. Our existing
medical team is a formidable force, and our culture is overflowing with an unmatched zeal for providing
top-notch care to our furry friends. We celebrate saving lives through stellar medical care, efficient
operations, and finding forever homes. Your expertise and compassion will empower our vision to be
the regional leader in animal welfare. This is a unique opportunity to join a tight-knit team focused on
collaboration, continuous improvement and positive culture.
As our Lead Vet, you will be able to:
Provide outstanding medical care to a diverse population of animals in the SPCA’s adoption
Collaborate with our existing medical team to develop innovative strategies for optimal animal
Encourage continuous improvement and outside of the box solutions throughout the shelter tob
Coordinate with all departments (intake, animal care, adoptions) in a positive & productive
Communicate regularly with our development team to share heartwarming stories and medical
Develop and implement evidence-based protocols and processes to increase capacity of care
Participate in leadership level conversations to maintain open communication on organizational
Provide guidance and support to our dedicated medical staff, empowering them to become
Train staff on the use and importance of Fear Free handling
Flex your patience and kindness skills by sharing information with staff and volunteers using a
We're looking for someone who:
Has extensive experience in veterinary medicine, possessing powers of diagnosis, treatment,
Has a passion for working in shelter medicine
Is compassionate, positive, and dedicated to animal welfare
Enjoys training others and collaborating with a team
Is excited about our mission and impact
Possesses excellent communication skills needed to interact with our enthusiastic team,
Has an innovative mindset with a thirst for discovering new ways to enhance animal welfare
Has organizational abilities to juggle multiple cases and responsibilities simultaneously
Perks and Benefits:
Be a part of an awe-inspiring team that is changing the game in animal sheltering
Work in an environment of kindness and open communication with resources to support your
Enjoy a flexible schedule that allows you to maintain a work-life balance, because even
Competitive salary with room for growth and development
Unleash your creativity and make a real impact on the lives of animals and the community
Requirements:
Must hold a current North Carolina Veterinary License or be qualified and able to obtain such
Must be qualified & eligible to obtain a DEA license
Must use fear-free handling methods and become Fear Free Certified within 60 days of hire
Must be knowledgeable about shelter medicine best practices
Effective decision making and diagnostic skills are required
Must have a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record in order to travel efficiently
Availability for emergency telephone consultations during non-business hours is necessary
Conditions:
May work in an area with a high noise level, foul odors, toxic chemicals, environmental
May be required to work longer than a standard eight-hour workday.
Physical requirements include the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time, walking,
May be pulled, jolted, or jumped on by small & large animals.
Must be able to use both hands for repetitive actions, firm grasp, precise movements, fine
Work Hours:
This is an exempt position that requires a 40–45-hour work week, typically Monday through Friday
onsite, although some weekends may be necessary depending on the needs of the animals. Remote on-
call availability is needed for staff support. Work hours may be extended as needed in order to meet the
health needs of animals, or for task completion, employee training, special events, or meetings.
For questions, please contact:
Kim Flowers, VP of operations, at Kflowers@spcawake.org or 919-772-2326 x2097