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Hollymead Veterinary Hospital
Charlottesville, Virginia

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital - Medical Director

Urgent CareIncludes weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital offers General Practice and Urgent Care services to companion animals in Charlottesville, Virginia. Formerly known as VETSS (Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialty Services), our hospital has 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 team is dedicated to both pets and their owners, and we pride ourselves on delivering medical excellence and patient-centered care in a comforting environment. We have several team members that are Fear-Free certified, led by a people-focused Practice Manager!

Medical Director – Hollymead Veterinary Hospital | Charlottesville, VA

Lead a Collaborative, Community-Focused Team in a People-First Practice

Are you a people-focused veterinarian with a passion for leadership and team development? Join Hollymead Veterinary Hospital, a VetEvolve network practice, as our next Medical Director and take your career to the next level in a transparent, supportive, and growth-minded environment.

About Us

Hollymead Veterinary Hospital is a well-established, 4-doctor practice offering general practice and urgent care to the Charlottesville community. Formerly VETSS (Veterinary Emergency Treatment and Specialty Services), our hospital has proudly served the area for over 30 years. In 2018, we transitioned from emergency care to a focus on urgent and general veterinary services, evolving to meet the community’s needs.

Our mission is to empower pet owners through education and compassionate care, while creating a work environment that supports the growth and well-being of our team.

  • Why You’ll Love Working Here
  • An Experienced, Skilled Support Team
  • Licensed Veterinary Technicians and assistants pursuing licensure
  • Lead LVT with surgical and emergency expertise
  • Strong collaboration and low staff turnover
  • Certified Veterinary Practice Manager and dedicated regional support
  • Modern, Well-Equipped Facility
  • Spacious 5,600 sq ft layout optimized for treatment flow and patient care
  • Upgraded technology including ultrasound, cautery, and dental suite
  • Companion animal care with optional exotic cases
  • Supportive, Positive Culture
  • Fear-Free and RECOVER-certified team members
  • Focus on mentorship and continued growth
  • Respectful communication and collaborative problem solving
  • Ideal Location
  • Located in vibrant Charlottesville, VA, near the Blue Ridge Mountains
  • Access to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences
  • Easy weekend getaways to DC, Richmond, or Virginia Beach
  • The Role: Medical Director

This is a hybrid role combining clinical practice with leadership responsibilities. You’ll work primarily as a practicing veterinarian while helping guide the medical standards, mentoring newer doctors, and partnering with hospital leadership to drive team development.

What We’re Looking For

  • A full-time, experienced veterinarian
  • Strong communication and team leadership skills
  • A collaborative, servant-leadership approach
  • Someone passionate about both excellent patient care and mentoring others

Why Join VetEvolve?

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.

Let’s Connect

We’re excited to learn more about your goals and how Hollymead can support you in your next leadership role.

Apply here or contact Thea Dziubczynski at thea@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will balance clinical veterinary practice with leadership duties, including guiding medical standards and mentoring staff. They will partner with hospital management to drive team development and ensure high-quality patient care.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced veterinarian with strong communication and team leadership skills. A collaborative, servant-leadership approach is essential for managing the practice and supporting the team.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgical expertise

Urgent Care — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 84% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

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).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution41 jobs · 12 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
80%
CME allowance
29%
Relocation assistance
10%
Sign-on bonus
7%
Loan repayment
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 1.5
Below most Urgent Care listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes weekends

Living in Charlottesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$468k
Typical market rent
$1,959/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hollymead Veterinary Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Supportive, positive culture
Mentorship and continued growth
Modern, well-equipped facility
Fear-Free and RECOVER-certified team