Small Animal Veterinarian – Surgical Focus

Job Description: Small Animal Veterinarian – Surgical Focus (Full-Time)

Compensation: Starting at $140,000+ (higher compensation available based on experience)

Location: Jackson Springs, NC

Reports To: CEO and/or General Manager

Schedule: Full-Time, Salaried

Start Date: Immediate Hire

Team: 1 Veterinary Technician, 1 Veterinary Assistant

About Us

K2K9 Solutions, LLC is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) located in Jackson Springs, North Carolina. We specialize in high-level canine detection, training, and support services for federal agencies, law enforcement, and commercial partners. Our work includes the procurement, assessment, development, and deployment of working dogs for mission-critical operations nationwide.

Our on-site veterinary clinic plays a key role in supporting the health, wellness, and readiness of the dogs in our programs. We provide routine exams, preventive care, and spay/neuter surgeries to maintain optimal animal health. As our services expand—including plans to offer outpatient spay/neuter to the community next year—we are seeking a skilled small-animal veterinarian with a strong surgical focus to lead clinical operations, improve protocols, and elevate the standard of care across the facility.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Small Animal Veterinarian with a surgical focus to perform routine spay/neuter surgeries, conduct medical evaluations, and oversee clinical workflows within our facility. This role also includes providing medical oversight and guidance to kennel staff to ensure best practices in sanitation, infectious disease prevention, animal handling, and post-operative care.

This position requires serving as the Supervising Veterinarian of Record and maintaining the active veterinary license for the facility in compliance with North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board regulations.

The ideal candidate is a confident, efficient surgeon with strong leadership skills and the ability to shape clinic processes as we prepare for future growth. This is a full-time, salaried role offering a stable Monday–Friday schedule, with the expectation that the veterinarian will be available to come in for occasional emergencies when needed. The candidate will also play a key role in influencing clinic design, medical standards, and overall quality of care.

Key Responsibilities

Surgical Responsibilities

- Perform routine canine spay and neuter surgeries with safety, accuracy, and efficiency.

- Maintain safe anesthesia protocols, pain management procedures, and sterile techniques.

- Oversee surgical flow to ensure timely, organized operations.

Medical & Clinical Responsibilities

- Conduct medical intake examinations and routine health evaluations.

- Develop and oversee treatment plans for dogs requiring medical care.

- Implement preventive care protocols (vaccinations, deworming, parasite control, heartworm testing/treatment, etc.).

- Review and maintain accurate, compliant veterinary medical records.

Clinic Leadership & Operations

- Serve as the Supervising Veterinarian of Record for the facility.

- Carry and maintain the facility’s veterinary license in accordance with NCVMB regulations.

- Ensure the clinic is organized, sanitary, efficient, and compliant with state laws.

- Oversee medication inventory, ordering, controlled substance logs, and equipment maintenance.

- Mentor, train, and guide the veterinary technician and assistant.

- Assist with workflow optimization as the clinic evolves and expands.

Kennel Oversight & Protocol Development

- Provide medical oversight and direction to kennel staff, including:

  - Cleaning vs. sanitizing standards

  - Biosecurity and infectious disease control

  - Post-surgical monitoring

  - Proper animal handling and safety procedures

- Assist in developing, documenting, and training on new protocols.

- Help strengthen consistency and structure in daily animal care operations.

Future Program Development

- Support planning and implementation of future outpatient spay/neuter services.

- Help design workflows, standards, and clinic processes for expanded services.

Collaboration & Communication

- Work collaboratively with intake teams, trainers, kennel staff, and leadership.

- Provide clear, professional communication across departments.

- Ensure all animal care decisions align with program goals and best medical practices.

Required Qualifications

- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) from an accredited institution.

- Must hold an active North Carolina veterinary license (required).

- Must be willing and able to serve as the Supervising Veterinarian of Record and carry/maintain the facility’s license.

- Must be a small-animal veterinarian with 3–5 years of canine spay/neuter surgical experience.

- Proven competency in safe, efficient surgical techniques.

- Strong organizational, leadership, and mentorship abilities.

- Experience developing or improving veterinary or kennel protocols.

- Ability to work independently and make sound medical decisions.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in spay/neuter surgery, shelter medicine, or similar clinical settings.

- Prior experience working in canine programs, kennels, or working-dog environments.

- Background in infectious disease prevention, sanitation, and animal population management.

- Experience helping clinics develop or expand services.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting salary: $140,000+

(Higher compensation provided for strong surgical experience and leadership capability.)

Full-Time Benefits:

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Vision Insurance

- Accident Insurance

- Critical Illness Insurance

- Life Insurance

- 401(k)

- Short-Term Disability

- Long-Term Disability

Additional Advantages:

- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule

- Manageable surgical volume

- Opportunity to build and influence clinic operations

- Stable, mission-driven organization

- Leadership role in shaping future outpatient services

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage Veterans and individuals with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Employment at K2K9 is on an at-will basis. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice. K2K9 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.