ABOUT THE LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY:
Thank you for your interest in joining the Lynchburg Humane Society Team! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or domestic partner status. The Lynchburg Humane Society seeks individuals who enjoy working in a team environment and will abide by our Core Values . Apply now for the opportunity to work for a lifesaving organization with many growth and advancement opportunities.
Since 1954, the Lynchburg Humane Society has operated as a private, non-profit organization, caring for lost and homeless pets. Last year, our Lynchburg Center for Pets helped 13,034 pets and 13,233 people. We are a 501(c)(3), as well as a no-kill Humane Society, where we firmly believe that no healthy or treatable pet should be euthanized. By operating the public shelter for the City of Lynchburg, we accept lost or unwanted pets surrendered to us, as well as provide shelter and care for pets that have been victims of neglect, abandonment, or abuse brought in by the city’s animal control officers. We help pets who are at risk of euthanasia at other shelters by transferring them into our care. We accept those that are easily adoptable as pets, as well as those that require special care due to experiences of abuse or neglect. In addition to our Center for Pets, we currently operate a regional spay/neuter clinic, which performs approximately 8,000 spay/neuter surgeries annually .
We are about to break ground on a new 11,000 SF Regional Veterinary Clinic, which will enable us to expand and enhance our shelter medicine services, increase access to care in our community, and increase our spay/neuter capacity. This clinic will be located on our Center for Pets Campus in Lynchburg. It is an exciting time to join our team!
Mission: Leading the way in providing a compassionate, safe community for animals and people through progressive life-saving programs, services, resources, and education.Vision: A community free of homeless and neglected pets
ABOUT LYNCHBURG, VIRGINIA: The city of Lynchburg is one of Livability.com’s 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live for the second year in a row. Lynchburg continues to stand out as a place where residents can thrive – whether you’re raising a family, starting a career or enjoying retirement. The city is praised for its vibrant historic downtown, proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a strong mix of arts, outdoor recreation and entrepreneurial energy. Lynchburg’s affordability remains a key highlight, with housing prices well below the national average and a cost of living that makes quality lifestyles accessible.
Lynchburg has been ranked among the top 10 cities in the country for happiness and well-being. Gallup-Heathways reported residents had lower rates of stress, depression, and obesity.
With modern amenities and a recent renaissance, downtown is stronger than ever. Many historic buildings have been brought back to life, housing new restaurants, breweries, rooftop bars, boutiques, high-end hotels, and loft-style apartments. Founded in 1783, Lynchburg Community Market is one of the oldest in the country.
Lynchburg is one of the top 10 most secure mid-sized cities in the United States, according to Farmer’s Insurance and Sperling’s Best Places. Cities with high rankings had low crime, good air quality, a lower risk for extreme weather or natural disasters, low rates of housing depreciation and foreclosures, steady employment, and a longer life expectancy.
Pet Care – full and part-time positions available
Our Pet Care staff are the lifeline of LHS. They provide food, care, love, a clean atmosphere, and so much more to the pets that we care for at our Center for Pets. We are looking for dedicated, hardworking, and reliable individuals to join our team. Must be good in a team and fast-paced environment. Must have attention to detail and time management skills. Must be able and willing to work weekends and holidays. This position works either 7am-4pm, 8am-5pm, or 10am – 7pm – must be willing to work these full day shifts to be considered for this position. Starting salary is $12.60/hr. Competitive benefits, including health insurance, matching IRA, paid time off, and more, are available. If you want to be part of a progressive, life-saving organization, please fill out our application for employment and read our Core Values , no phone calls, please.
Shelter Veterinarian – full-time or part-time, flexible hours
We are seeking a shelter veterinarian to join our lifesaving team and collaborate with our existing veterinarians.
The Lynchburg Humane Society is a lifesaving organization leading the way in providing a
compassionate, safe community for animals and people through progressive lifesaving
programs, services, resources, and education.
The veterinary team provides medical oversight and performs surgeries on shelter pets in
our facility and through our volunteer foster program.
Our extensive benefits package includes medical benefits, paid CE, Virginia Veterinarian License reimbursement, DEA License reimbursement, generous Paid Time Off, holidays, and schedule flexibility. We offer health, vision, and dental insurance.
If you want to be part of a life-saving organization, please read our Core Values, and send your resume to [email protected]. You can read the job description for this position here.
Spay/Neuter Surgeon – full-time or part-time, no weekends except for an occasional Saturday for vaccine clinics
We are seeking a Spay/Neuter Veterinarian to perform high quality, high volume
spay/neuter surgical procedures, routine vaccines, and other wellness care in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
The Lynchburg Humane Society is a lifesaving organization leading the way in providing a
compassionate, safe community for animals and people through progressive lifesaving
programs, services, resources, and education.
If you want to be part of a life-saving organization, please read our Core Values, and send your resume to [email protected]. You can read the job description for this position here.