Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation

Flexible scheduling

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Generous PTO

CE allowance

Paid parental leave

Licensure & liability coverage

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Student loan debt assistance

Mentorship & career development

Job summary

Virginia Veterinary Specialty & Emergency (VVSE) in Charlottesville, Virginia, seeks an Emergency Veterinarian (DVM) to join our dedicated emergency team. The role supports 24/7/365 emergency services with advanced diagnostics, surgical intervention, and critical care in a high-acuity setting.

Qualified candidates hold a DVM/VMD, active Virginia license, and proven experience in emergency medicine and surgery. Competitive compensation, robust benefits, and a collaborative environment are offered.

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD from AVMA accredited institution.
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level emergency veterinary care in a fast-paced setting.
• Perform diagnostics, surgical interventions, and critical patient management.
• Collaborate with internal medicine, surgery, oncology, and other specialty teams.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Emergency surgery

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

DVM/VMD from AVMA accredited

Active license in state

Job description

Pay
$190,000 - $250,000 a year

Job type
Full-time

Shift and schedule

• 365/24/7
• Day
• Swing
• Nights

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.

About Our Hospital

VVSE provides 24/7/365 emergency veterinary services. 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.

• Complete imaging diagnostics: digital radiography, ultrasound and CT
• Multiple fully equipped surgical suites with electrocautery, ligasure, and ventilator support
• Comprehensive in-house bloodwork, urinalysis, clotting times, and electrolyte analysis
• Blood product access for transfusions
• Multiple isolation suites
• Integrated EMR and digital treatment sheet

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.

You can expect:

• Diverse and interesting caseload
• Collaboration with experienced emergency and specialty veterinarians
• Access to advanced diagnostics and surgical resources
• A culture focused on teamwork, respect, and clinical excellence

You will be supported by:

• Experienced ER doctors
• Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Cardiology, and Neurology specialty teams
• Highly skilled technicians and support staff

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

• Competitive ProSal compensation with no negative accrual
• Signing bonus and relocation
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
• 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.

Virginia Veterinary Specialty and Emergency, located in Charlottesville, VA, is a full-service veterinary hospital providing 24/7 emergency services and advanced specialty care for dogs and cats . We partner closely with the general practice community to provide personalized, coordinated care. In addition to emergency services, we offer board-certified specialists in internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, and oncology as well as a rehabilitation department and are always looking to expand our specialty services to better serve our community's pets. From our state-of-the-art medical facility to our highly skilled team, we’re dedicated to giving your canine and feline companions the best possible care.

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
• Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)