Veterinarian

NCVMA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

COTA Veterinary Clinic in Richmond, VA is hiring a full-time Veterinarian to provide medical, surgical, and dental care for small animals. Salary ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 per year, with production. A generous sign-on bonus package is available.

Location: 11629 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23233. The practice offers flexible scheduling (no on-call), a modern facility, opportunities to develop niche interests (e.g., acupuncture, rehabilitation), and a strong benefits package including health,

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution.
• Virginia veterinary license or eligibility.
• Interest in integrative or canine sports medicine is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals.
• Deliver high-quality, comprehensive veterinary services.
• Collaborate with staff to support patient care and client communication.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree

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.