Shelter Veterinarian

  • Brandywine Valley SPCA
  • Washington, District of Columbia
  • Full Time
Career Center Home Search Jobs Shelter Veterinarian 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Shelter Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Brandywine Valley SPCA Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States (on-site) APPLY Shelter Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Brandywine Valley SPCA Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States (on-site) Spotlight Preferred APPLY Posted 10 hours ago Shelter Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Brandywine Valley SPCA Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Salary $120,000.00 - $145,000.00 Employment sector Non-Profit +1 Clinical Practice Min Experience 0-1 Year Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel 0-10% Species Feline +1 Canine Salary - Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian See more See less AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Shelter Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Shelter Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Are you passionate about improving access to veterinary care and preserving the human-animal bond? At one of the largest animal shelters on the East Coast, you'll do work that a private practice simply can't offer. Your caseload will span the full range of shelter medicine: performing surgeries and wellness exams on shelter animals awaiting adoption, treating privately owned pets through our community care programs, handling cruelty and neglect cases on location, and providing care for pets in our foster network. Whether you're a new graduate building confidence across a wide variety of cases, or an experienced veterinarian looking for meaningful, mission-driven work this role offers something rare: variety, purpose, and a team that has your back. What the work looks like: Surgeries and physical exams for shelter animals Wellness and sick visits for privately owned pets in our community programs On-location treatment of cruelty and neglect cases Wellness exams for animals in our foster care network Collaboration with a multidisciplinary shelter medicine team Compensation & Signing Competitive salary Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance Benefits Health, dental & vision insurance 403(b) Retirement with 3% organizational match Continuing Education - annual CE allowance provided Licensing fees - 100% paid by BVSPCA Liability Coverage - 100% paid professional liability insurance Life insurance - 100% employer-paid Pet Care Discount - Discounted care for your pets Paid Time Off - Generous PTO package Loan Forgiveness - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Location: Washington, DC places you at the center of one of the most vibrant cities in the country rich in culture, green space, and a strong veterinary community. The city is well-connected by Metro and easily accessible from Maryland and Northern Virginia, making it an attractive base for candidates across the region. Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited college or university and one year of professional veterinary medical experience. Possession of a current license to practice veterinary medicine in the District of Columbia, Delaware and/or Pennsylvania or ability to get one. Job ID: 81489372 Brandywine Valley SPCA View your LinkedIn connections Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile More Jobs from Brandywine Valley SPCA Shelter Veterinarian Georgetown, Delaware, United States 9 hours ago View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like Government Relations Coordinator American Veterinary Medical... Washington, DC, United States (hybrid) C Veterinarian Caring Hands Animal Hospital... Arlington, VA, United States (on-site) C Veterinary Internist Caring Hands Animal Hospital -... Arlington, VA, United States (on-site) Associate Veterinarian Hometown Veterinary Clinic VA, United States (on-site) APPLY American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) AVMA LIFE AVMA PLIT AVMA Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States Community Intel Unavailable Details for Washington, Dist. Columbia, United States are unavailable at this time. Loading...
Job ID: 523104375
Originally Posted on: 5/31/2026

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