Urgent Care Veterinarian - Urgently Hiring + Hight Salary - Chesapeake, VA

Desort; Chesapeake, Virginia (VA, MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated full-time Urgent Care Veterinarian to join their compassionate team in Chesapeake, VA. This role focuses exclusively on providing urgent care to animals in need, allowing you to leverage your clinical skills in a fast-paced environment. With no wellness care involved, you can fully concentrate on diagnosing and treating urgent cases. The position offers a flexible schedule, a supportive technical team, and a modern hospital designed for efficiency. If you are passionate about animal health and committed to delivering exceptional care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid Continuing Education Days

Paid State Licensing Fees

Professional Liability Insurance

Discounted veterinary care for personal pets

1:1 mentorship

Comprehensive healthcare packages

3 Weeks PTO

6 weeks of paid Parental Leave

Annual Work/Life Balance day off

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college required.
• Strong clinical and communication skills essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent care services to animals, diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure clear communication about their pets' health.

Skills

clinical skills

communication skills

interpersonal skills

ability to work under pressure

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Job description

Full time Urgent Care Veterinarian - Urgently Hiring + Hight Salary - Chesapeake, VA

A dynamic partner hospital is seeking a full-time Urgent Care Veterinarian to join their compassionate and highly skilled team in Chesapeake, VA. This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinarian looking to provide quality care in an urgent care environment, with a focus on treating animals in need of immediate attention—no wellness care involved. If you're passionate about animal health and enjoy working in a fast-paced setting, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide urgent care services to animals, diagnosing and treating a variety of illnesses and injuries.
• Prescribe medications and treatments in line with best practices.
• Maintain accurate and thorough patient records.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure clear communication about their pets' health, treatment plans, and follow-up care.
• Work closely with a skilled technical team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Ideal Candidate:

• Holds a DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college (or has successfully completed the ECFVG or PAVE program).
• Active veterinary license in good standing in Virginia (or ability to obtain one).
• Experience in an urgent care setting is preferred but not required; new graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.
• Strong clinical skills and the ability to provide top-tier care under pressure.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with both clients and the veterinary team.
• A commitment to delivering exceptional care while embracing a Fear Free approach to patient handling.

Work Environment & Perks:

• Flexible schedule, with swing/second shift options available.
• Urgent care-only environment with no wellness care, allowing you to focus entirely on treating urgent cases.
• No abdominal surgeries, so you can concentrate on urgent care procedures.
• A Fear Free approach to all patient interactions, with a feline-friendly practice to ensure pets are treated with the utmost care.
• A strong technical team and support staff to ensure smooth daily operations and a high standard of care.
• A brand new and modern hospital designed for efficiency and quality service.
• The ability to serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach, fostering trust within the community.

Benefits:

• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowances to support your professional growth.
• Paid State Licensing Fees and AVMA and State Professional Dues.
• Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) coverage.
• Pro-Sal with no negative accrual for added financial flexibility.
• Discounted veterinary care for your personal pets.
• 1:1 mentorship and opportunities for internal collaboration with other veterinarians.
• Flexible compensation package to meet your needs.
• Comprehensive healthcare packages, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 3 Weeks PTO, along with 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave (for both parents).
• Annual Work/Life Balance day off to ensure a healthy balance between work and personal life.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their resume [e-mail] and complete the online application.

For more information or inquiries, please contact:

Sam Ortiz
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer:

This clinic is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.