The Peninsula Regional Animal Shelter is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Veterinarian to join our veterinary program and help shape an uplifting, collaborative, and missiondriven workplace culture. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about shelter medicine and equally committed to supporting and inspiring the people who make our lifesaving work possible.
About the Role
Shelter Veterinarians provides diagnostic, preventive, and surgical care for animals in our custody and supports the operation of the shelter’s veterinary clinic. You’ll work closely with leadership and staff to maintain high standards of care and ensure each animal entering our facility is treated with respect and compassion. High volume spay/neuter experience is a plus, but not required — we’re happy to teach!
This position is central not only to animal health, but to nurturing a positive, respectful, and growthoriented culture across the shelter.
Key Responsibilities
Veterinary operations, including laboratory functions, radiography review, wellness exams, screenings, medication administration, surgeries, and treatments.
Provide positive, supportive supervision to all staff, including assigning tasks, coaching, evaluating performance, and building a culture of collaboration, trust, and shared learning.
Prepare, maintain, and review medical records, statistics, surgery reports, and incident documentation to ensure accuracy and continuity of care.
Collaborate on shelter-wide medical policies and procedures and deliver training to staff to ensure consistency, confidence, and teamwork.
Offer guidance to staff and citizens on animal wellness, nutrition, grooming, and behavior; refer cases to fullservice veterinary clinics when needed.
Review shelter sanitation protocols and inspect the facility to help maintain safe, healthy, and humane conditions for animals and staff.
About us
PRAS is a unique collaborative supported by four local communities: Newport News, Hampton, Poquoson, and York County, VA. Each year the shelter receives over 6000 animals.
We strive to create a workplace where people feel appreciated, supported, and encouraged to grow. Our ideal candidate is not just an excellent veterinarian but a leader who elevates others through kindness, clarity, and collaboration.
Please apply at: https://selfservice.nnva.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=37000026&sreq=11&form=GENL&desc=VETERINARIAN%20-%20PENINSULA%20ANIMAL%20SHELTER
Full Job Description: https://www.nnva.gov/DocumentCenter/View/17870/Veterinarian-PRT-Animal-Shelter
Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college of veterinary medicine with a current Veterinary License issued from the Virginia Department of Health Professionals Board of Veterinary Medicine. Some professional clinical experience preferred, with emphasis in animal shelter medicine.
