Relief / Part-Time Veterinarian

Salem's Sanctuary
Waynesville, NC

If youre ready to step away from the stress of corporate veterinary medicine and get back to simply helping animals, wed love to talk.At Salems Sanctuary, your time is spent where it matters mostcaring for animals, performing surgery, and making a direct difference in your community.This is a mission-driven, low-cost hospital designed to bring veterinary medicine back to its roots: helping animals without pressure, quotas, or burnout.What Youll DoYou design your ideal role here. Whether you prefer surgery-only, medical-only, or a mix, well build your responsibilities around what you enjoy and how you like to practice.Perform spay/neuter surgeries (cats and small dogs) at a comfortable paceDiagnose and treat common medical conditionsConduct sick visits and basic urgent carePerform small procedures (wound repair, mass removals, etc.)Perform enucleations and other necessary proceduresPerform dental cleanings and extractions (if comfortable)Work alongside trained assistants and supportive volunteer veterinariansWhat Makes This Role DifferentLow-stress environment: No quotas, no upselling, no production pressureSustainable pace: Focus on quality care, not rushingSupportive team: Skilled assistants + volunteer/retired veterinariansMinimal client conflict: Focus on medicine, not difficult interactionsFlexible structure: Build a schedule that fits your lifeMeaningful impact: Every case directly reduces suffering and overpopulationWho This Is Perfect ForVeterinarians seeking a calmer, more rewarding paceSemi-retired or retired vets who want to stay involvedVets stepping away from corporate or high-pressure environmentsThose who enjoy surgery and hands-on care without burnoutRequirementsDVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary schoolActive North Carolina veterinary licenseProfessional Liability InsuranceSchedule OptionsPart-time, relief, or flexible ongoing roleChoose your days and workloadSurgery-focused, medical-focused, or a mixCompensationFlexible and individualizedvolunteer, stipend-based, or paid options availableMany veterinarians choose to volunteer their time as part of our mission, while others take on a compensated role depending on their level of involvementWe are open to creating a paid position for the right candidate who can help us grow and expand our impactOpportunity for strong earnings on surgery-focused days, based on your preferred workloadOur priority is finding the right fitwere happy to build a structure that works for youWhy This Role MattersThis isnt just another veterinary job.Its an opportunity to:Prevent unwanted litters through accessible spay/neuterProvide care to animals who would otherwise go withoutPractice medicine in a way that feels sustainable againBe part of building something meaningfulwithout burnoutContact Kat Carothers at Kat@SalemsSanctuary.org to learn more.
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