Hollymead Veterinary Hospital - Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Hollymead Veterinary Hospital

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia is a 4 doctor practice providing General Practice and Urgent Care services. We're seeking an additional, experienced veterinarian who enjoys treating a diverse range of cases with a highly skilled team!

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital has deep community ties. Formerly known as VETSS (Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialty Services), our hospital provided emergency services to the Charlottesville community for over 30 years. In 2018, as the landscape of veterinary care evolved, we began shifting towards urgent care and general practice services. Our rebrand to Hollymead Veterinary Hospital marks a thoughtful shift to better represent the care we provide today and celebrates our deep-rooted connection to our local community. Our core mission at Hollymead is to empower pet owners with the knowledge to make informed decisions in a supportive environment that enhances the health, well-being, and happiness of pets and families alike.

Highlights

• 7 driven and skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians with additional assistants currently pursuing licensure
• LVTs are leveraged so DVM's can focus on cases and client communication
• Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician has several years of experience in the field within a leadership role; very skilled with surgery and emergency
• Solution-focused Certified Veterinary Practice Manager who is a people first leader and keen operator who does not shy away from difficult conversations
• Excellent culture and low turnover team that collaborates extremely well with one another
• Strong support from VETSS Regional Manager who obtained her CVPM in 2022
• Several team members who are fear free certified and RECOVER certified
• Spacious, 5,600 sq ft facility. Treatment area structured for optimized flow and hospitalized patient care and visibility
• Companion focused with opportunity to see exotics
• New ultrasound unit, cautery and dental suite
• Dedicated, compliant clientele
• Close to the mountains and Shenandoah Valley. Driving distance to DC, Richmond and Virginia Beach for fun weekend trips

Who We Are Looking For:

• Full-time or part-time, experienced veterinarian interested in a caseload of approximately 50% general practice, 50% urgent care
• Collaborative teammate who keeps up to date on new developments in medicine and patient care

About VetEvolve

• Hollymead Veterinary Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. We combine clinical insight with operational strength to give our teams the support, tools, and structure they need to thrive, without losing what makes each practice unique. We are intentionally focused on growth, not as an end in itself, but as a way to strengthen our practices, expand access to care, and create more opportunities for our teams. Guided by our values: Care First. Better Together. Grow Forward. Own It. We create an environment where veterinary professionals can do their best work, build meaningful careers, and deliver exceptional care. Growth with intention. Care without compromise.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time, experienced veterinarian base salary: $145-175k. Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
• Earning potential on monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan: $220k+
• Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Relocation stipend
• Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
• Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
• Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
• Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
• Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
• Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
• MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.