Veterinarian

Organisation:

Location:

Type:

hands-on animal welfare organisation

We run:

• A

  Recovery Home

  (80+ dogs, expanding)
• A

  Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic

  focused on trauma care, infections, sterilisation, and preventive care

small, committed team

clinically sound, emotionally grounded, and communicative

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• Treat animals who cannot speak for themselves
• Work closely with rescuers, caretakers, and volunteers
• Make real-time decisions in imperfect conditions
• Be part of a mission, not just a shift

• Diagnose, treat, and monitor

  in-patient animals

  at the recovery home
• Handle

  OPD cases and visits

  at the low-cost clinic (minor trauma, infections, vaccinations, deworming)
• Perform

  sterilisation surgeries

  and basic soft-tissue procedures
• Manage communicable and non-communicable cases with proper isolation judgement
• Prescribe treatments responsibly, keeping

  antibiotic stewardship

  in mind

• Guide the rescue team during

  critical cases and emergencies

• Participate in treatment planning for long-term recovery cases
• Help decide when an animal is ready for release, adoption, or continued care

• Clearly

  explain diagnoses, risks, and treatment plans

  to the team
• Be open to discussion, second opinions, and collaborative decision-making
• Communicate limitations honestly — we value

  truth over ego

• Occasionally help explain medical conditions to donors or supporters (with support from the team)

• Treat every animal with

  dignity, patience, and respect

• Understand the realities of street animals and welfare medicine
• Be aligned with

  non-violent, lawful, and compassionate approaches

You will likely thrive here if you:

• Are

  comfortable in a small, informal, communication-heavy setup

• Prefer conversations but don't neglect paperwork
• Can work without rigid systems but with

  shared responsibility

• Are emotionally resilient and don’t shut down under pressure
• Care about doing the right thing, not just the easy thing
  

• You need strict SOPs and hierarchical instructions
• You avoid rescue cases or emotionally difficult situations
• You are uncomfortable explaining or discussing your clinical decisions
• You see animal welfare work as a temporary stop-gap
  

• BVSc / MVSc (India)
• Registration with State Veterinary Council
• Experience in:
• Small animal practice
• Rescue / shelter medicine / high-volume cases (preferred)
• Surgical experience in

  sterilisations

  is a strong plus

Freshers with strong affinity to animal welfare are welcome

• Deep involvement in

  meaningful, life-saving work

• Autonomy and respect for your medical judgement
• A team that communicates openly and supports each other
• Scope to help shape systems as we grow (clinic + recovery home)
• A workplace where

  intent and integrity matter more than formality