Job Title: Junior Veterinarian (Veterinary Fieldwork Clinic)

Location: Crete, Greece (Rotating Clinic)

Position Type: Full-time / 5-year Fixed Term Contract

Start Date: As soon as possible

Reports To: Head of Clinics

About Zero Stray Pawject, Inc. 
Zero Stray Pawject is an innovative non-profit organization dedicated to advocacy, public health, education, and animal welfare. Our mission is to solve the root causes of stray dog and cat populations and prevent animals from ever ending up stray, homeless, or on the streets.

We design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programs led by an international team of experts in public health, law, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, business management, and economics.

We work hand-in-hand with municipalities, mayors, law enforcement, the judiciary, commercial veterinarians, animal welfare organizations, and schools to deliver sustainable prevention programs that reduce stray populations and create lasting societal change. Every initiative is guided by clear KPIs to ensure measurable impact.

 

Building on our successful proof-of-concept in Aegina, we launched a pioneering pilot program in Crete to systematically reduce stray dog and cat populations. Working closely with municipalities, law enforcement, and local communities, we provide free or subsidized neutering, microchipping, and DNA services to pet owners from vulnerable groups (low income, unemployed, and more), agricultural farmers, and hunters, ensuring all companion animals are responsibly cared for and registered according to the companion animal welfare legislation 4830/2021.

To address gaps in veterinary access in rural areas, we offer free veterinary care, supporting pet owners to maintain companion animal health responsibly. 

Our team also partners with Greece’s first Animal Police Department and leads island-wide responsible pet ownership campaigns via TV, radio, outdoor media, influencers, and social media. Weekly field clinics in municipal buildings have received strong community engagement, and we plan to expand to more communities across Crete from 2026 to 2030. 

 

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Junior Veterinarian to join our rotating field clinic team in Crete, Greece. This position focuses on providing high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for owned dogs and cats, while also supporting our broader mission of improving community animal welfare. The role is ideal for an early-career veterinarian eager to refine surgical skills, gain field experience, and make a meaningful impact on both animals and their owners.

 

Location: This role requires relocation to Crete, Greece.

Language: Greek is not required. Our international team operates primarily in English, and all team members on the ground are fluent English speakers.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform spay and neuter surgeries on owned dogs and cats under supervision and/or

  • following established protocols.

  • Provide pre-operative evaluations and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards

  • of animal welfare.

  • Support microchipping in compliance with Greek legislation.

  • Help our front-line team to educate pet owners on responsible ownership, recovery, and preventive care.

  • Assist with accurate record-keeping, data collection, and reporting of surgeries.

  • Collaborate with veterinary trainers, veterinary nurses, municipal partners, and our clinic’s operations manager, and Head of Clinic and Zero Stray Pawject leadership and work according to the guidance from funding partners in a mobile/rotating clinic environment.

  • Contribute to the overall mission of reducing overpopulation, improving welfare, and supporting responsible pet ownership across Crete.

 

Qualifications

  • Degree in Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

  • Eligibility to practice veterinary medicine in Greece.

  • Basic surgical experience (spay/neuter experience preferred but not required; training provided).

  • Strong commitment to animal welfare, public health, and community service.

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

  • Flexibility to adapt to different clinic settings and travel within Crete.

  • Resilient, reliable and hard working as conditions may resemble more like a field clinic.

  • Curious to learn and make a real difference to stray animals.

  • Must have EU work permit. 

 

What We Offer:

  • Fully sponsored advanced surgical training with one of Greece’s top veterinarians.

    • This position includes a free 3–6 month training program with one of our partner veterinarians, recognized as one of the leading veterinary surgeons in Greece.

    • During this training, you will receive hands-on instruction in advanced spay/neuter techniques and surgical best practices for all kinds of surgeries.

    • Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to become one of the most highly skilled spay/neuter surgeons in Greece including other surgeries, making a long-term impact in veterinary medicine and animal welfare.

  • Hands-on mentorship and continued skill development in high-volume spay/neuter techniques.

  • A supportive, collaborative work environment with a team that really lives for our mission of zero strays.

  • Opportunity to work directly with municipalities and contribute to socially impactful projects.

  • The candidate will also have access to international veterinary experts in Europe and the US to increase their knowledge.

  • A highly competitive salary, well above the national average in Greece

  • Competitive contractor fee (EUR 30,000 – EUR 36,000 / year), well above the Greek national average.

 

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter in English outlining your motivation for applying to info@zerostraypawject.org.