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Verified Pay check_circle $150000 - $180000 per year
Hours Full-time
Location Charlottesville, VA
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Job Description
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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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Posting ID: 1266176808 Posted: 2026-06-13 Job Title: Emergency Veterinarian