About the role
Description
The Lynchburg Humane Society is looking for a
Shelter Health Manager
to lead our Medical Department and help keep the animals in our care healthy, safe, and moving toward their next chapter.This is a
hands-on leadership role
for someone who enjoys both medicine and managing people. You’ll supervise and develop medical staff, manage daily workflow and inventory, work closely with veterinarians, and provide hands-on patient care.
What You’ll Do
Lead, train, supervise, and support the Medical Department team
Manage schedules, workflow, supplies, medications, and inventory
Provide hands-on patient care and support veterinary treatment plans
Monitor shelter animal health, vaccinations, disease control, and medical records
Work with veterinarians, foster, adoption, behavior, pet care, and animal control teams
Maintain medical protocols, equipment, and regulatory compliance
Help create a positive, organized, and supportive work environment
What We’re Looking For
Veterinary or shelter medicine experience
Experience managing staff and daily operations
Strong veterinary technical skills, including medication administration, surgical prep/recovery, triage, blood draws, wound care, and emergency response
Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills
Experience with fear-free/low-stress handling
Ability to work in a busy, fast-changing environment
Commitment to LHS’s lifesaving mission
Full-time | Lynchburg, VA
If you’re a veterinary professional who loves animals, enjoys leading people, and wants to be part of a team that is constantly working to save more lives, we’d love to hear from you.