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.