Veterinarian - Surgery Focused

Job Description

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Peaks View Animal Hospital

Now Hiring: Veterinarian (Surgery-Focused) | Lynchburg, Virginia

• Specifically seeking a Surgery-Focused, Experienced Veterinarian
• (Surgical credential is a plus, but not required)
• $200,000-$300,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
• No non-compete
• Growth opportunities

Why Peaks View?

Just named one of Newsweek's "America's Best Animal Hospitals of 2025" - and we're looking for an exceptional veterinarian to help us continue raising the bar.

At Peaks View Animal Hospital, we've built something special: a six-doctor practice where advanced medicine meets genuine compassion, and where your career ambitions have room to flourish. Whether your passion is preventative medicine, urgent care, orthopedic surgery, advanced soft-tissue procedures, dentistry, reproductive medicine, rehabilitation, or behavioral medicine, you'll find colleagues who share your drive for excellence.

What Sets Us Apart

State-of-the-Art Capabilities:

• AAHA-accredited facility with 8 exam rooms and dual-table surgery suite
• Advanced imaging: digital radiography, dental radiography, and diagnostic abdominal/musculoskeletal ultrasound
• Comprehensive rehabilitation center featuring underwater treadmill, therapeutic laser, acupuncture, and regenerative medicine (PRP and stem cell therapy)
• Dedicated special procedures suite for ultrasound and endoscopy
• Full chemotherapy administration capabilities
• Cutting-edge dentistry suite with dual stations
• Looking for a candidate with strong surgical experience in Ortho, TPLO, Advanced Soft-tissue, and fracture repair

The Culture You've Been Looking For: We practice medicine the way it should be - with the latest techniques, the best equipment, and a team that genuinely cares about each patient and client. No rushing. No cutting corners. Just great medicine delivered with heart.

The Opportunity

Compensation & Benefits:

• Generous sign-on bonus
• ProSal compensation model with monthly performance bonuses
• Paid vacation and sick time (because downtime matters)
• Comprehensive health, dental, and life insurance
• Excellent continuing education allowance - invest in your growth
• Outstanding pet care benefits for your own furry family
• Collaborative team environment with experienced colleagues

Life in Lynchburg

Picture this: You finish a fulfilling day of practice, then head out to hike the Blue Ridge Parkway, paddleboard on Smith Mountain Lake, or ski at nearby resorts - all within an easy drive.

Lynchburg offers the perfect blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities:

• Affordable cost of living (your salary goes further here)
• Thriving downtown with farm-to-table restaurants and a vibrant farmer's market
• Home to two liberal arts colleges and a university - great schools, rich cultural scene
• Rolling hills, scenic countryside, and four-season outdoor recreation
• A growing, welcoming community that's proud to call this area home

Ready to Make Your Move?

If you're looking for a place where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your passion for veterinary medicine can truly thrive - let's talk.

Apply today and discover what makes Peaks View one of America's best.

Check us out at

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.