Veterinary Surgeon: Lead Established Surgery Service

Virginia Veterinary Centers - Fredericksburg; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

National Veterinary Associates seeks a Veterinary Surgeon for its Fredericksburg, VA location. This role involves taking over an existing caseload in a well-supported specialty and emergency center. The ideal candidate will manage surgical services, collaborate with experienced teams, and lead advanced procedures. The position offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and 401k with employer match, alongside paid time off.

Qualifications

• Strong surgical skills and experience in emergency care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with ER and critical care teams.

Responsibilities

• Take over an established surgery service with referral demand.
• Manage advanced procedures and case management.
• Collaborate with experienced ER and critical care staff.

Job description

Compensation: Prosal model with $200,000 - $275,000 and 25% production.

Full-Time opportunity in Fredericksburg, Virginia

Virginia Veterinary Centers – Fredericksburg is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to establish and lead Surgery services within our collaborative, multi-disciplinary specialty and emergency hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a surgeon who wants the autonomy to shape a service while having the support, infrastructure, and referral relationships of an established specialty hospital behind them.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop the Surgery service around your clinical interests, establish referral relationships throughout the region, and help shape how the service grows. With Emergency and Critical Care, diagnostic imaging, and specialty support all under one roof, you’ll have a strong clinical foundation and collaborative environment from which to build.

At Virginia Veterinary Centers, you’ll do more than practice. You’ll grow, collaborate, and help shape what’s possible in veterinary medicine.

You’ll work in an environment where advanced medicine, mentorship, and teamwork come together to deliver an exceptional experience for both patients and clinicians.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Fredericksburg offers a unique blend of history, accessibility, and relaxed living, located conveniently between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Enjoy a charming historic downtown, local restaurants and shops, outdoor recreation along the Rappahannock River, and easy access to the amenities of two major metropolitan areas.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance

· Sign-on or relocation assistance

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· CE allowance and professional development support

· Paid time off

· Retirement savings options

· Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

· Establish and lead the Surgery service at Virginia Veterinary Centers – Fredericksburg.

· Develop clinical protocols, workflows, and surgical offerings based on your expertise and the needs of the local referral community.

· Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and develop a sustainable referral base throughout the region.

· Collaborate closely with Emergency and Critical Care and other specialty services to provide comprehensive care for complex patients.

· Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.

· Help identify opportunities to grow and develop the Surgery service while maintaining a high standard of clinical care.

· Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.

· Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

· DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.

· Board Certification in Surgery or Residency Trained in Surgery.

· Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.

· A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.

· A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos , this isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Amanda Schultz at [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.