Vetevolve
Bay Beach Veterinary Emergency Hospital - Emergency Veterinarian (New Graduates Welcome)
Virginia Beach, Virginia. Posted 17 months ago
The role
The Emergency Veterinarian will provide high-quality care to pets and clients in a fast-paced environment. Duties include performing diagnostic workups, surgeries, and dental procedures while maintaining medical records.
What you will do
- Provide high-quality care and service to pets and clients.
- Practice medicine compliant with State Veterinary Practice Act and controlled substance laws.
- Maintain complete medical records meeting practice quality control guidelines.
- Perform diagnostic workups, physical exams, and develop treatment plans.
- Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies.
- Perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments.
- Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans to clients and the medical team.
- Promote safety of pets, clients, and team members through safe restraint and clean areas.
- Build relationships with clients to gain trust and compliance.
- Attend department and team meetings in person or virtually.
Required qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
- Active or eligible state license
- Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice
- Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods
- Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards
Nice to have
- New graduates seeking mentorship
- Experienced ER veterinarians
- Veterinarians interested in overnight relief opportunities
- ER externs
Benefits
- Commitment/relocation bonuses based on schedule and experience
- Optional production bonus plan
- Work-life balance with flexible schedules
- Access to 25 credentialed technicians
- Visiting specialists for echocardiograms and advanced ultrasound
- Continuing education support including a paid week off for CE
- Hands-on wet lab stipends
- Internal wellness-focused CE opportunities
- Access to Veterinary Specialists on Demand and NOMV Lifeboat
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off, paid holidays, and employee assistance program
About the company
VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices that combines clinical insight with operational strength. They focus on growth to strengthen practices and expand access to care.