Full-Time Associate Veterinarian (40 Hours/Week) - Smoky's Spay & Neuter Clinic (Richmond SPCA)
Richmond SPCA·Mechanicsville, Virginia
Richmond SPCA·Mechanicsville, Virginia
Perform high-quality, high-volume spay and neuter surgeries for shelter pets and community cats. Collaborate with veterinary teams to provide access-to-care support and maintain strict infectious disease protocols.
Why This Isn’t Your Typical Veterinary Role If you are frustrated by corporate medicine, production pressure, and the heartbreak of euthanasia for economic reasons, we offer a radical alternative.
Smoky’s Spay & Neuter Clinic is a vital engine of the Richmond SPCA's mission to sustain a no-kill community.
We deliver high-impact surgical services to pets in local shelters and rescues and to free-roaming, unowned community cats.
Practice Mission-Focused Medicine: Your success is measured by the lives you impact and the surgeries you perform, not the inventory you move.
There are no sales targets or production-based quotas.
No Financial Euthanasia: We practice medicine aligned with our no-kill philosophy.
We don't let economic hardship stand in the way of lifesaving care.
You have (or can successfully obtain) a valid Virginia Veterinary License and DEA license in good standing.
Mission-Driven: You possess a deep commitment to the no-kill philosophy, shelter diversion, and serving vulnerable populations with dignity and empathy.
Adaptable &
Collaborative: You thrive in a fast-paced environment, multi-task with a positive "can-do" outlook, and communicate compassionately with clients and internal shelter teams. Experience in a shelter, high-volume spay/neuter clinic, or public veterinary hospital is a major plus, but a passion for access to care is required.
& Perks We care for our people just as deeply as we care for our patients. Professional Coverage: Full reimbursement for Virginia Veterinary license renewal, DEA license, AVMA membership, and professional liability insurance. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short-term disability, and paid wellness leave. Student Loan Forgiveness: Access to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Holidays & Personal Leave: 11 paid holidays and generous paid personal leave.
A rapid-pace, high-energy environment with exposure to high noise levels, animal waste, disinfectants, radiation, and anesthetic gases.
Physical
Requirements: Ability to stay on your feet for a 10-hour shift (accommodations can be coordinated with physician recommendations) and routinely lift, carry, or move up to 50 pounds. Reliable transport is required, including during inclement weather. What Richmond Has to Offer Richmond is a vibrant city with an active, accessible, and welcoming community culture. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the James River Park System, which offers urban whitewater rafting, miles of riverside trails, and sunbathing on Belle Isle right in the heart of downtown. Our nationally-recognized, James Beard-nominated dining and craft beer scenes mean you'll always have a great new culinary spot to discover. For entertainment, you can catch a baseball game at the new CarMax Park—located just a few hundred yards from our Hermitage Road campus—or enjoy outdoor concerts at the stunning new riverfront amphitheater. Plus, Richmond’s central location puts you an easy drive away from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Atlantic coast beaches, and Washington, D.C.
Must hold a DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited college and possess a valid Virginia Veterinary and DEA license. A deep commitment to no-kill philosophy and the ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment are required.
Market context
Virginia veterinary hiring is typically steady, especially for clinicians comfortable with high-volume surgical and shelter medicine settings. This associate veterinarian role is competitive because it requires an AVMA-accredited DVM, valid Virginia Veterinary and DEA licenses, and alignment with a no-kill philosophy; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Before applying, confirm your licensure status and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.
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