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