Blank Slate, Brand New Medical Wing 🐾
., Hartsville, SC, .Overview
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A well-established nonprofit animal shelter in Hartsville, SC, is hiring a Chief Veterinarian to lead its brand-new, purpose-built medical wing, which opened in January 2025. This is a rare opportunity to build a shelter medicine program from the ground up rather than step into an existing one. The organization has served county pets for almost 30 years and is now transitioning from a volunteer-run model to a fully staffed medical team, with a longer-term goal of supporting two full-time veterinarians. Day-to-day work centers on intake exams, high-volume spay and neuter, and general medical and wellness care for shelter animals, with two surgery suites allowing simultaneous procedures and in-house lab analyzers supporting same-day diagnostics. The role also carries responsibility as vet of record, with real influence over protocols, training, and workflow alongside a collaborative, hands-on team of cross-trained technicians and a dedicated volunteer base. Full-time and part-time arrangements will both be considered, with a typical weekday schedule and no overnight or emergency on-call requirements. This is an ideal fit for a veterinarian who wants meaningful leadership impact, enjoys creative problem solving in a resource-conscious setting, and is comfortable with the realities of shelter medicine, including humane decision-making when needed. Key Highlights • Brand new, purpose-built medical wing that opened in January 2025 • Two surgery suites allow simultaneous spay and neuter procedures • In-house lab analyzers support same-day diagnostics • Opportunity to build and lead a shelter medicine program from the ground up • Serve as vet of record with real influence over protocols and training • Full-time or part-time schedules considered, with flexible start times • No weekends or overnight shifts • Collaborative, cross-trained technician team plus a strong volunteer base • Room to grow into community low-cost spay and neuter outreach and added imaging equipment About You • Comfortable with high-volume, high-quality spay and neuter • Shelter medicine background or strong interest in intake and triage care • A strategic thinker who enjoys building programs rather than following an existing playbook • Calm, adaptable, and collaborative, with a hands-on approach to rural resource limitations • Able to make sound, humane decisions in a high-volume shelter environment • A clear communicator who partners well with leadership and support staff Benefits • Health insurance stipend • Paid time off provided • Relocation assistance open to discussion • Flexible full time or part time scheduling available • No weekend requirements • Continuing education support negotiable • Genuine leadership opportunity building a program from day one