Veterinarian | Cape Charles, VA
About The Position
Cape Charles Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join their collaborative two-doctor practice. This role is suitable for both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians looking for a positive, balanced environment. The position offers competitive compensation with production, a signing bonus package, schedule flexibility, paid family leave, and strong clinical support, allowing the veterinarian to focus on practicing quality medicine and building client relationships. The practice is a close-knit small animal hospital that prioritizes reasonable appointment pacing, supportive staff, high-quality compassionate medicine, predictable scheduling, work-life balance, and a respectful, team-focused culture. The role can be tailored to individual experience, offering mentorship for new graduates and autonomy for experienced veterinarians.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
Responsibilities
- Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
- Treat and dress wounds
- Perform surgery on animals
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
- Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
- Prescribe medication
- Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
- $125K signing bonus package
- Paid family leave
- Schedule flexibility
- True PTO
- Strong clinical support
- Student loan support
- Relocation stipend
- No upfront non-compete
- Custom compensation packages
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k with match
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
- Mentorship-driven experience
- Skill development
- CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support
- Access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
