Veterinarian - Lake Forest Animal Hospital

Lake Forest Animal Hospital•Forest, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Forest Animal Hospital, nestled on the outskirts of Lynchburg, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Veterinarian to join our friendly and experienced team! Located just off the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway, our practice offers the perfect blend of quality veterinary care and access to outdoor adventure in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. At Lake Forest, we pride ourselves on fostering a positive, collaborative culture. Our veterinary and support teams are highly tenured, fun to work with, and deeply committed to patient care. We are proud recipients of the Lynchburg Living Bronze Award for excellence in veterinary services. We are seeking a 4th veterinarian to complete our team of 3 full-time veterinarians. The practice offers a brand-new, state-of-the-art dental suite and a recently built, separate kennel facility to reduce hospital noise and stress. The leadership team is passionate about mentorship, professional development, and optimizing hospital flow. We offer easy access to outdoor recreation—from hiking and biking to kayaking and camping.

Requirements

Full-time or part-time Veterinarian position.
Open to both new graduates and experienced clinicians.
Team player with a growth mindset.
Commitment to high-quality medicine.
Valid veterinary license.
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.

Nice To Haves

Experience with state-of-the-art dental suites.
Familiarity with practices that reduce hospital noise and stress.

Responsibilities

Provide general practice, emergency, surgery, and dental services for small animals.
Collaborate with a supportive team of veterinarians and support staff.
Engage in mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Contribute to optimizing hospital flow and patient care.
Participate in continuing education and internal training events.

Benefits

Base salary for experienced veterinarians: $140–175K.
Additional earning potential: $180K+ via a no-negative-accrual bonus plan (optional).
Relocation stipend and multi-year commitment bonus available (negotiable).
Comprehensive benefits package.
Paid vacation & sick leave.
Health, dental, vision insurance (generous employer contribution).
Supplemental insurance options.
Full coverage of licensing, liability, and professional dues.
401(k) with employer contribution.
100% paid short-term disability premiums.
Customized continuing education packages.
1 full week paid CE time annually.
Wet lab-based mentorship for new grads.
Access to MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, and wellness coaching resources.
Internal CE including annual retreats, webinars, and local hands-on events.