Veterinary Cardiologist (DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology)

Cladda Vet; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Full benefits package

Job summary

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team in Fredericksburg, VA seeks a Veterinary Cardiologist (DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology) to lead and grow our cardiology service within a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital. The role collaborates with emergency clinicians and other specialties to deliver high-quality, coordinated cardiac care.

Ideal candidates are board-certified or board-eligible, with a passion for mentorship, team leadership, and building a developing specialty service in a busy

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD with completion of an accredited cardiology residency.
• Board certification with DACVIM-Cardiology preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged.
• Active Virginia veterinary license or eligibility.
• Strong clinical and collaborative communication skills.
• Interest in building a new or developing specialty service.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of cardiac patients, including congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure.
• Perform and interpret echocardiography, ECG, and other cardiac diagnostics; oversee interventional and surgical cardiac procedures as applicable.
• Collaborate closely with our emergency team on shared and transferred cases, and with other specialty services on multidisciplinary cases.
• Build and mentor a technical support team dedicated to cardiology.
• Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options.
• Contribute to case rounds, mentorship of emergency clinicians, and ongoing development of hospital protocols.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Cardiology residency completed

Job description

Veterinary Cardiologist (DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology)

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team | Fredericksburg, VA

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region. We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and a caseload that keeps medicine interesting.

Veterinary Cardiologist (DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology)

The Opportunity

Cladda is seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Veterinary Cardiologist to join our specialty team. This is a chance to build and shape a cardiology service within a supportive, well-equipped emergency and specialty hospital — working alongside emergency clinicians and other specialty services to deliver high-quality, coordinated patient care.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of cardiac patients, including congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure
• Perform and interpret echocardiography, ECG, and other cardiac diagnostics; oversee interventional and surgical cardiac procedures as applicable
• Collaborate closely with our emergency team on shared and transferred cases, and with other specialty services on multidisciplinary cases
• Build and mentor a technical support team dedicated to cardiology
• Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options
• Contribute to case rounds, mentorship of emergency clinicians, and ongoing development of hospital protocols

What We’re Looking For

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) with completion of an accredited cardiology residency
• Board certification with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Cardiology specialty (DACVIM-Cardiology) preferred; board-eligible candidates encouraged to apply
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills
• A team-oriented approach and interest in helping grow a new or developing specialty service
• Active or eligible veterinary license in Virginia

What Cladda Offers

• Competitive compensation
• Support to build a specialty service with input into equipment, protocols, and team structure
• Access to a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital infrastructure, including advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Relocation assistance available
• Full benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 4 weeks PTO, generous CE allowance, license/dues reimbursement, retirement plan with match — further details shared during the interview process)

Location

Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.

The pay range for this role is:

200,000 - 250,000 USD per year (Cladda Veterinary Team LLC)