Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 / year

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.