Veterinary Radiologist

Job Description

The Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine is looking for a veterinary radiologist who loves the clinical challenge of interpreting complex cases and the intellectual satisfaction of sharing that process with others. Whether you prefer to work on-site, remotely, or in a hybrid capacity, you will be part of a supportive, collaborative community dedicated to clinical excellence, teaching, and discovery. We are seeking a colleague whose clinical expertise is matched by an eagerness to teach and inspire, or one who thrives in a fast-paced academic hospital environment, enjoys working closely with other specialists, and finds fulfillment in guiding the next generation of veterinarians. In our Veterinary Teaching Hospital you get to choose elements of private practice and academia, flexible FTE and work schedule and you decide where you want to live!
In-person radiologists will have the excellent opportunity to develop a rewarding career in a supportive, collaborative, multi-specialty teaching hospital and state-of-the-art Cancer Center (Animal Cancer Care and Research Center). You will join experienced support staff, collegial colleagues and you will be part of an enthusiastic, cohesive, patient-care oriented radiology team composed of 1 ACVR board certified radiologist, one imaging resident, and 4 dedicated imaging technicians. Radiologists working on-site will enjoy a balanced rotation through our core imaging services, including radiograph interpretation, ultrasound, and advanced imaging. Remote-working radiologists will be scheduled on the radiograph interpretation and/or advanced imaging service.


Clinical responsibilities in the Diagnostic Imaging Service of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital (VTH) will include small and large animal diagnostic radiology and contrast procedures, small animal ultrasonography, CT, MRI, and consultations to VTH faculty/house officers. Some teleradiology duties, mainly from local or referring DVM are performed. Radiologists in these positions will be expected to meet the reading requirements set by the VTH's policies. Interpretation results will be submitted in Keystone. Interpretations should be accurate, thorough, and completed within the turnaround time guidelines established by the VTH. Teaching responsibilities will include providing clinical instruction to interns, residents, and professional students as they rotate through the Diagnostic Imaging service and participation in the Radiology didactic courses. Mentoring responsibilities will include mentoring and training imaging interns and residents. Other job responsibilities include personal development, outreach, and service to the College of Veterinary Medicine and other veterinary-related professional organizations.


The hospital is well equipped with Siemens and Philips DR; Large animal ceiling mounted and mobile x-ray units, a Samsung RS85 Prestige and a Philips IU22 ultrasound units; Philips CombiDiagnost N90 digital fluoroscopy; Canon Aquilion 64 slice CT scanner and on-site Siemens Vida 3.0T MRI. Collaborative opportunities are available with the Animal Cancer Care and Research Center, a state of the art clinical and research facility housed in the 139,000 square foot Virginia Tech Carilion Biomedical Research Addition in Roanoke, VA. Equipped with state-of-the-art Varian Edge linear accelerator, a small animal (rodent) PET/CT and PET/MRI and a Siemens Magnetom Prisma 3T MRI coming soon for clinical use.


Benefits


• Signing bonus
• Eligible positions have access to student loan forgiveness related to working for a public employer
• Paid moving expenses (for in-person positions only)
• Access to the VT library system, including a wide range of journals (articles can be downloaded without cost) and books
• Salary $100,000 to 250,000 is commensurate with FTE, the candidate's experience, and qualifications. Radiologists who choose an in-person role will be eligible for higher salary ranges, reflecting the added value of direct clinical engagement, including ultrasound, procedures, and close collaboration with hospital colleagues.
• Base salary plus potential for incentive bonuses
• Option to work as a consulting teleradiologist (outside the state of VA) during non-clinical time for salary augmentation.
• Generous start-up (for in-person positions only)
• Professional development funding available
• Negotiable percentage of time allocated for clinical service, teaching, and research
• Full benefits at 0.75 FTE or above, including Generous retirement contributions by the institution,
• 24 days per year of leave and carryover of up to 288 hours per year. At 1 FTE or prorated if lower FTE.
• Twenty-six weeks (1,040 hours) of personal sick leave upon hire. Ten days can be used for family sick. At 1 FTE or prorated if lower FTE.
• Paid parental leave (320 hours) used for birth, adoption, foster or custodial placement of a child and is available up to 6 months from date of event. Can be used in addition to other leave. Must have been employed for 12 consecutive months at 1 FTE or prorated if lower FTE.
• Sponsorship of application for permanent residency card available
• Thousands of Hokie discounts managed by PerkSpot

Information about Virginia Tech:
Virginia Tech, founded in 1872 as a land-grant institution, is currently ranked tied for No. 51 overall in the National Universities class and tied for No. 21 among Top Public Schools in the National Universities class in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Colleges rankings. Through a combination of its three missions of learning, discovery, and engagement, Virginia Tech continually strives to accomplish the charge of its motto: Ut Prosim (That I May Serve). As the Commonwealth's most comprehensive university and its leading research institution, Virginia Tech serves a diverse population of 30,000+ students and 8000+ faculty and staff from over 100 countries, and is engaged in research around the world.


The Virginia Tech campus is nestled in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. Blacksburg metro area is ranked no. 21 best-performing small city in US, and the Money magazine as one of the Top 100 best places to live. Invent the Future at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Direct inquiries to Dr. Michael Edwards, search committee chair, e-mail View email address on click.appcast.io.

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Required Qualifications
• DVM or equivalent foreign degree by the date of hire.
• Completion of an approved American College of Veterinary Radiology (ACVR) or European College of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging (ECVDI) residency program by the date of hire.
• Eligibility to sit for the ACVR/ECVDI certification exam or board certification by the date of hire.
• In-person radiologists must have authorization to work in the USA and be eligible for a Virginia faculty veterinary license by the date of hire.
• Criminal Conviction Check Required


We encourage applicants who have outstanding clinical, interpersonal, and teaching skills to apply.

Preferred Qualifications
• Diplomate status with ACVR or ECVDI .
• Established track record of clinical excellence.
• Promotes teamwork and contributes to a culture of excellence.

Pay Band

Faculty; Salary

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

Salaried; Commensurate with FTE and experience

Hours per week

40+

Review Date

Immediately, and will continue until the position is filled

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective, along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Dr. Michael Edwards at View email address on click.appcast.io during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer