Veterinarian

UrgentVet; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Continuing Education Days

Paid State Licensing Fees

Flexible Compensation Package

Retirement Match

3 Weeks PTO

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a veterinarian to provide urgent care services. The role requires a DVM/VMD degree and an active state license. Responsibilities include serving patients with a relationship-based approach, managing a variety of cases, and collaborating with the clinical team. Benefits include paid continuing education days, flexible compensation packages, and a supportive work environment with significant mentoring. Join our modern clinic focused solely on urgent care without the stress of wellness requirements.

Qualifications

• Active state license to practice veterinary medicine.
• Ability to manage a varying caseload including surgeries.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach.
• Collaborate with the clinical team and leadership.
• Manage appointments during open hours.

Skills

Relationship-based approach

Team collaboration

Client engagement

Education

DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college

Job description

Overview

UrgentVet bridges the gap between daytime general practice and emergency/overnight care in the Chesapeake, Virginia area. We offer after‑hours care for canine and feline patients without the additional expense of emergency clinic fees. Our single‑doctor shifts offer care for common urgent cases, including wound management, ear infections, vomiting/diarrhea, and euthanasia. Each of our paperless clinics is specially designed to deliver efficient care and equipped with cloud‑based EMR, digital X‑ray, and a full suite of IDEXX in‑house lab equipment.

Key Attributes

• Flexible Schedule
• Swing/Second Shift
• ONLY Urgent Care – no wellness at all!
• No Abdominal Surgeries
• Fear Free Approach
• Feline Friendly Practice
• Strong Technical Team & Support
• Flexible Schedule (we're so serious we put it twice!)
• Brand New & Modern Hospitals

Department: UrgentVet Hospitals

Location: UrgentVet - Chesapeake

Key Responsibilities

• Serve patients and clients with a relationship‑based approach
• Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
• Grow relationships within the practice and the Virginia Beach community
• Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
• Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during our open hours

Qualifications

• 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)

Benefits

• Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
• Paid State Licensing Fees
• Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
• Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
• Additional Holiday Pay on Holiday Shifts
• Optional Pro‑Sal with No Negative Accrual
• Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
• Personalized & 1:1 Mentorship
• Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
• Flexible Compensation Package
• Retirement Match
• 3 Weeks PTO