Veterinarian - Chesapeake, VA
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Job Description
Who We Are
Deep Creek Veterinary Hospital in Chesapeake, Virginia is looking for a full-time or part-time veterinarian to join our growing 1.5 doctor practice! We are a full-service companion animal practice that provides excellent service to canines and felines. Our practice has provided care to pets in our community for 28 years!
More About DCVH
- We offer a complete array of services including medicine, surgery, boarding, and grooming.
- We recently purchased a new state-of-the-art Inovadent Complete Dental cart, ultrasound, dental x-ray, and we have more updates in the works!
- Our facility includes In-House Idexx lab equipment, Urinalysis (Sediview), and digital radiography.
Most of our staff have been with us for 10+ years and enjoy hiking, mud runs, bowling, karaoke, etc. together.
- 2 assistants are taking their VTNE and more are in tech school!
- We have 3 exam rooms and typically have 2 assistants per doctor, as well as a dedicated lab and treatment assistant.
- We provide the highest standard of care to our clients and patients with 30+ minute appointments.
- Fear Free Certified with technician support.
Interested in exotics? While our primary focus is on small animals, we occasionally see exotic pets, offering a great opportunity for those who enjoy working with them!
Veterinarian Role
- We are looking for the right individual to join our dynamic and compassionate team.
- New graduates or experienced doctors are welcome to apply!
- We offer a mentorship program to new grads and growth opportunities for all our doctors.
- A strong interest (mentorship opportunity) or experience in general medicine and surgery is preferred!
- Our doctors have a flexible schedule including working 4 days a week and rotating Saturday shifts.
- We do not have any after-hours or on-call requirements.
Growth and Leadership Potential
Our practice has a positive, wellbeing-focused culture that we would love to tell you about. Get the conversation started by applying today!
What's in It for You
Our Benefits
- Sign-on bonus of up to $100,000!
- Medical benefits (including health, dental, and vision)
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- CE coverage and PTO
- Vacation time off
- Paid holidays off
- Professional dues covered
- Uniform allowance
- Veterinary services at a reduced rate
- Liability coverage
- Mentorship program
- Growth opportunities
Where We Are
Our Location:
Chesapeake, along the Intercoastal Waterway, is rich in history and natural wonders! With 22 miles of fresh and salt waterways, the city is ideal for outdoor adventures, with cultural events at your fingertips in nearby Norfolk, Suffolk, Hampton, Newport News, or Virginia Beach. This area is also known as Hampton Roads and is steeped in history and a wide array of rural beauty, cultural diversity, and exciting "Town Center" areas in each city!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical and surgical care to canine, feline, and occasional exotic patients. Collaborate with a dedicated support team to maintain excellent service standards during 30-minute appointments.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, with new graduates and experienced doctors both encouraged to apply. A strong interest or experience in general medicine and surgery is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Chesapeake, VA at Deep Creek Veterinary Hospital a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,022 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
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