Shelter Health Manager

Job overview

The Shelter Health Manager role is onsite in Lynchburg, VA. The posting lists a salary range of $50,000–$70,000 per year. The role leads the Lynchburg Humane Society’s Medical Department and supports its lifesaving work for animals in its care. This hands-on manager oversees medical staff and daily department operations while providing patient care and supporting veterinary treatment plans. The role helps maintain animal health, disease control, medical records, and consistent protocols so animals remain safe and healthy.

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 animal health, vaccinations, disease control, and medical records
• coordinate with veterinarians and foster, adoption, behavior, pet care, and animal control teams
• maintain medical protocols, equipment, and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

shelter health manager

lynchburg va

lynchburg humane society

animal health

shelter medicine

veterinary care

medical department

staff leadership

animal vaccinations

disease control

medical records

inventory management

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Combines staff leadership and daily operations management with hands-on veterinary technical work, including triage, medication administration, surgical preparation and recovery, blood draws, wound care, and emergency response.

About the employer

LYNCHBURG HUMANE SOCIETY is hiring for this role. Industry: Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations. Sector: 81.