Associate Veterinarian - Animal Emergency and Critical Care

High Quality Care: We recognize the importance of technology in providing quality care for our patients, and offer the latest diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including: On-site laboratory, digital X-ray, ventilator, endoscopy, cardiovascular ultrasound, and electrosurgical equipment. Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future.

Overview:

Make a Difference When It Matters Most

Animal Emergency & Critical Care of Lynchburg is Central Virginia’s only after-hours veterinary hospital, providing emergency and critical care for patients during nights, weekends and holidays. We’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian who brings both skill and heart to join our modern, well-equipped practice. Nestled on the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lynchburg is known as the city of seven hills and boasts outstanding cultural, educational, and recreational opportunities. Whether it’s hiking, boating, shopping or relaxing, Lynchburg offers a friendly picturesque home and a stable friendly community.  

 

Why You’ll Love Us: 

• We Support Each Other’s Lives: Sure, we all have schedules, but we work together to adjust for personal events and time away when life calls. We offer a schedule that promotes wellness & work-life balance.
• High Quality Care: We recognize the importance of technology in providing quality care for our patients, and offer the latest diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities including: On-site laboratory, digital X-ray, ventilator, endoscopy, cardiovascular ultrasound, and electrosurgical equipment. 
• We Support Your Career Growth: Whether you crave mentorship or want to be a mentor, we’re the practice for you! Do you want more training in veterinary business fundamentals, leadership, communication? We’ve got you covered!   
• Remarkable Culture: Our veterinarians and support staff give their all every day to help, heal, and save lives. We strive to give pet parents confidence knowing that their animal companions are receiving exceptional, around-the-clock treatment when their regular vet’s office is closed. 

Build the Career. Earn in a Way That Works for You.

Base Salary $150,000-175,000

Whether you prefer the stability of a guaranteed salary or the earning potential of production, we'll work with you to create a compensation package that aligns with your goals. Our compensation model rewards the care and services you provide to patients and clients:

• 25% Professional Services | 10% In-Practice Pharmacy

With no negative accrual, you can enjoy the upside of production without the stress of carrying a future repayment balance.

Support for Your Career, Inside and Outside the ER

• Personalized mentorship and career development tailored to your goals, interests, and stage of practice.
• Generous CE allowance plus Encore Performance Academy training
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with up to a 5% company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional dues coverage
• Student loan assistance
• Pet care benefits
• Free virtual mental health support

Additional compensation considerations, including relocation and other support, may be available based on individual circumstances.

What We're Looking For 

• • US licensed DVM driven to make a difference in animal healthcare.
  • Enthusiastic about building client relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.
  • Eager to be part of a community-focused hospital that values your contributions and professional growth.
  • Passionate not only about animal care, but also building up others, mentoring and continuing education. 

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special? 

 Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley at

sue.harley@encorevet.com

 

 Or book a time to chat: www.calendly.com/sue-harley-encorevet/30min 

Check us out here:  www.aecclynchburg.com

Animal Emergency & Critical Care of Lynchburg proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group– see what that means for you: www.encorevet.com 

Encore Vet Group is a community of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care. We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine. Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love — caring for animals while advancing your career.