Overnight & Day Emergency Veterinarian / DVM - FT & PT

Cladda is seeking a Veterinary Emergency Clinician (DVM/VMD) to join our emergency team. This is a chance to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a supportive, well-equipped hospital — working alongside specialty services to deliver coordinated care for patients ranging from routine urgent visits to the most complex critical cases.

Emergency Veterinarian (DVM/VMD)

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is a 24-hour emergency and specialty veterinary hospital serving Fredericksburg, VA and the surrounding region. We combine round-the-clock emergency care with a growing roster of board-certified specialty services, giving our team access to advanced diagnostics, a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, and a caseload that keeps medicine interesting.

What You'll Do

Triage, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of emergency presentations, from routine urgent care to critical trauma, toxicities, and life-threatening illness

Perform emergency procedures and interventions (stabilization, wound management, surgery as needed, blood product administration, oxygen therapy, and more)

Collaborate closely with our specialty teams on shared and transferred cases, including critical care, surgery, and internal medicine

• Work alongside technicians and support staff to maintain strong ICU protocols and monitoring standards
• Participate in ongoing training and mentorship opportunities in emergency medicine techniques
• Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around diagnosis, treatment options, and prognosis
• Contribute to case rounds and ongoing development of hospital protocols

What We're Looking For

• DVM/VMD (or equivalent) with 3+ years experience for overnight. Mentorship possible for Day
• Strong clinical, communication, and collaborative skills
• A team-oriented approach and comfort working in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
• Active or eligible veterinary license in Virginia
• What Cladda Offers

Competitive Compensation

• Access to a 24-hour emergency and specialty hospital infrastructure, including advanced diagnostic and monitoring equipment
• A collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment with specialists on-site

Relocation Assistance Available

Full benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, STD, LTD, 4 weeks PTO, generous CE allowance, license/dues reimbursement, retirement plan with match — further details shared during the interview process)

Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.

Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.

Want me to also do a version aimed at new/recent grads, or one with more emphasis on mentorship for someone building ER skills?