$150,000–$180,000 Per Year
Acute Care, Clinical Medicine, Clinical Support, Communication Skills, Consulting, Critical Care, Emergency Care, Emergency Medicine, Emergency Services, Establish Priorities, Glaucoma, Hospital, Leadership, Life Insurance, Mentoring, Radiography, Student Loans, Team Player, Ultrasound, Ventilator, Veterinary Medicine, Vision Plan
Description
Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (VVSE) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Emergency Veterinarian (DVM) to join our dedicated emergency team in Charlottesville, Virginia. This role is ideal for veterinarians who thrive in fast-paced emergency settings and are passionate about providing high-level care during critical moments.
This position is eligible for relocation assistance and flexible scheduling designed to support long-term sustainability in emergency medicine.
About Our Hospital
VVSE provides 24/7 emergency veterinary services, including nights, weekends, and holidays—365 days a year. Our hospital is equipped to support advanced diagnostics, surgical intervention, and critical patient management, allowing our emergency clinicians to practice at the top of their license.
- Fully equipped surgical suite with electrocautery and ventilator support
- Digital radiography with STAT off-site board-certified consults
- Bedside ultrasound and glaucoma tonometry
- Comprehensive in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, clotting times, and electrolyte analysis
- Blood product access for transfusions
- Oxygen supplementation and electronically monitored fluid therapy
Why Emergency Veterinarians Choose VVSE
Our collaborative, highly efficient emergency team prioritizes both exceptional patient outcomes and clinician well-being. You will be supported by experienced staff, streamlined workflows, and leadership that understands the demands of emergency medicine.
- Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 + production with no negative accrual
- Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
- In-clinic training, mentorship, and continuing education
- Collaboration with experienced emergency and specialty veterinarians
- Access to advanced diagnostics and surgical resources
- A culture focused on teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence
We are seeking an Emergency Veterinarian who:
- Holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an accredited institution
- Has prior experience in emergency medicine and emergency surgery
- Thrives in a high-acuity, fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Demonstrates strong communication and collaboration skills
- Is passionate about delivering exceptional, compassionate emergency care
Benefits Package
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Annual continuing education allowance + additional CE PTO
- Paid parental leave
- Professional licensure and liability coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee discounts
- Student loan debt assistance
- Ongoing mentorship, career development, and training programs
Charlottesville offers the perfect balance of vibrant culture, outdoor recreation, and livability, with access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, a thriving food and arts scene, and a strong sense of community—making it an excellent home base for emergency veterinarians.
If you are seeking a high-impact emergency veterinarian role with advanced medicine, strong clinical support, and a sustainable schedule, we encourage you to apply today.
Join Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency and make a difference when pets need it most.
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