Cardiology

Cladda Veterinary Emergency Team • Fredericksburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior