Veterinarian

Caring Hands Animal Hospital - Clarendon; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

CE allowance

Licenses covered

Paid holidays

PTO

Partnership opportunities

Job summary

COTA Veterinary is seeking a full-time Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals. The position offers a flexible schedule built around you and no on-call rotation, with a generous sign-on bonus package.

The clinic emphasizes low-stress, fear-free medicine and supports doctors in developing niche interests such as acupuncture, rehabilitation, or canine sports medicine.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Active veterinary license in Virginia or eligible for licensure in Virginia.
• Interest or certification in integrative or canine sports medicine is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals.
• Build and manage a caseload, including opportunities to pursue specialized interests.
• Collaborate with a supportive team to deliver high-quality patient care and client education.

Skills

Flexible scheduling

Fear Free

Feline Friendly

Team collaboration

Education

DVM / VMD

Job description

Salary: $120,000 – $150,000 per year + production
Sign-On Bonus: Generous Sign-On Bonus Packages Available!
Location: 11629 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233

COTA Veterinary is hiring a full-time Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals.

What to Expect

• A schedule built around you. Flexible scheduling tailored to your availability, with no on-call rotation — your time outside the clinic stays yours.
• A practice you’ll be proud to work in. COTA is a modern, well-maintained facility with current equipment and systems, so you can practice good medicine without workarounds.
• Low-stress medicine, practiced for real. If you’re Fear Free certified, Feline Friendly–minded, or simply committed to scruff‑free, cooperative‑care handling, you’ll join a team that already works this way.
• Build the caseload you want. COTA actively supports doctors developing a niche. If you have training — or want to pursue it — in acupuncture, chiropractic, rehabilitation, herbal medicine, or canine sports and performance medicine, we’ll make room in your schedule to build that caseload alongside general practice. Richmond’s active dog-sports and performance‑training community brings us patients who need exactly that expertise.
• Support and respect. A strong staff‑to‑doctor ratio means you’ll have the backup you need to be excellent for our patients.
• Benefits you deserve — health, dental, vision, retirement, and 401(k), plus a generous CE allowance and all of your licenses and dues covered.
• Time to recharge. Paid holidays plus a generous PTO package.
• Partnership opportunities through Veterinary Practice Partners (VPP), where more than 260 partners co‑own practices across 185 locations. VPP offers unmatched support in operations, marketing, and finance, allowing you to focus on your passion for veterinary medicine.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
• Valid veterinary license in the state of Virginia
• Certification or interest in integrative or canine sports medicine is a plus, not a requirement

About COTA Veterinary

At COTA Veterinary Clinic, we prioritize compassion, knowledge, transparency, and collaboration. We offer a variety of appointment types designed to be as stress‑free as possible, ensuring a comfortable experience for you and your pets. Upholding the COTA Promise, we deliver exceptional care with every visit, treating pets as if they were our own.

We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.

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