About Zero Stray Pawject, Inc
Zero Stray Pawject, Inc is an innovative organization with an advocacy, public health and animal welfare angle that designs, executes, and measures stray animal prevention programs to solve the root-cause of stray dogs and cats BEFORE THE DOG OR CAT ENDS UP STRAY. Zero Stray Pawject is a small and growing NGO with a team of public health, law, veterinary, animal welfare, business management and economics experts across three continents. Zero Stray Pawject works closely with municipalities, its mayors and directors of public health, law enforcement, local veterinarians, and schoolmasters. We design and execute municipal stray prevention programs that reduce the "production" of stray pets and at the same time drive societal change that is long term orientated. We ensure to have clear KPIs in place to measure success. Zero Stray Pawject has launched a pioneering pilot program in Crete aimed at 
systematically and sustainably reducing the stray dog population. This initiative is carried out in close collaboration with ministries, local governments, mayors, law enforcement, veterinarians, and animal welfare organizations.

We implement comprehensive dog population management programs. Working in close collaboration with local municipalities, we provide free microchipping, neutering, and 
DNA services to pet owners from vulnerable groups, including low-income households and other underserved communities. We also extend our services to farmers working with herding dogs and hunters, helping to ensure that working animals receive responsible care and are integrated into the national pet registration system. 
To address the lack of veterinary access in rural “veterinary desert” areas, we also deliver veterinary care to pet owners free of charge, ensuring that all pet owners can act responsibly and maintain their animals’ health.

Our team works closely with Greece’s first Animal Police Department, established in Crete in March 2025, and leads Crete-wide responsible pet ownership campaigns across television, radio, outdoor media, influencer partnerships, and social media. We conduct weekly field clinics in municipal buildings in partnership with local authorities, which have received strong community interest and engagement. Looking 
ahead, we plan to expand our program from 2026 to 2030 to reach even more communities across the island.

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.

Additional Information
• 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.

Special Training & Career Development
• 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.

Position Details
• This role is a fixed-term contract of 5 years.
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.
What We Offer
• Fully sponsored advanced surgical training with one of Greece’s top veterinarians.
• 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

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