Veterinarian | Williamsburg, VA

Overview

Closed Weekends. $220K Signing Bonus Package. Supportive Team. Quality Medicine.

A $220,000 signing bonus package gets your attention.

The right hospital is what keeps you there.

At CareVet of Williamsburg, we're looking for an experienced veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine, have autonomy over their cases, and collaborate with an experienced team — while still having plenty of time for life outside of work.

 

We're a two-doctor small animal practice with closed weekends, strong technician support, and a team that values thoughtful medicine and long-term client relationships.

 

Eligible full-time veterinarians can receive a $220,000 signing bonus package, along with competitive base salary, production compensation, and comprehensive benefits.

Quick Snapshot

• $220K signing bonus package
• Closed weekends
• Collaborative 2-DVM team
• Strong, experienced technician support
• Clinical autonomy
• Flexible, predictable scheduling
• Mix of wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
• Ultrasound
• Digital dental radiography
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Optional exotic animal medicine
• Established client base

What It's Like to Practice Here

Your days will include a mix of wellness visits, sick appointments, surgery, and dentistry while working alongside an experienced team that values communication and collaboration.

 

We believe veterinarians should have the time to think through cases, communicate with clients, and practice medicine thoughtfully — not rush from room to room.

 

As an experienced DVM, you'll have the autonomy to manage your cases and practice medicine confidently, while still having experienced colleagues and a strong support team available when another perspective or extra set of hands is helpful.

 

If you're interested in exotic medicine, you'll also have the opportunity to incorporate it into your caseload — but exotics are completely optional.

 

This is a great fit for a veterinarian who wants independence without isolation and collaboration without micromanagement.

Medical Capabilities & Equipment

You'll have access to the tools and clinical support needed to practice confidently, including:

• Ultrasound
• Digital dental radiography
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Experienced clinical support staff
• Small animal and optional exotic caseload

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced veterinarian who is confident in general practice medicine and values autonomy, collaboration, and balance.

This opportunity could be a great fit if you:

• Are comfortable managing cases independently
• Enjoy wellness, sick visits, surgery, and dentistry
• Value strong technician support
• Appreciate having experienced DVM colleagues to collaborate with
• Enjoy building long-term client and patient relationships
• Want a predictable schedule with no weekend shifts
• Are interested in optional exotic medicine
• Want to practice quality medicine while still having time for life outside of work

Life in Williamsburg

One of the best parts of having weekends off is living somewhere you'll actually want to spend them.

Williamsburg offers a unique combination of history, outdoor recreation, restaurants, wineries, and easy access to some of Virginia's most popular destinations.

 

Spend your weekends:

• Exploring Colonial Williamsburg
• Enjoying local restaurants, breweries, and wineries
• Hiking, biking, and getting outdoors
• Taking a day trip toward Virginia Beach
• Exploring Richmond and the surrounding region

When you're off, you're actually off.

CareVet Offers You:

• Six-figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
• $220K signing bonus package for eligible full-time veterinarians
• Student loan support and relocation assistance
• No upfront non-compete
• Custom compensation packages tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Schedule flexibility and paid time off
• Free access to Carebnb
• Professional development and CE opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program focused on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet's on-staff licensed social worker
• For our full list of Veterinarian benefits, check out CareVet's Ultimate CarePackage!

Responsibilities

• Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
• Treat and dress wounds
• Perform surgery on animals
• Test for and vaccinate against diseases
• Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
• Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
• Prescribe medication
• Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
• Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
• Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
• Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
• Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
• Strong fondness and understanding of animals
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals

Ready to Learn More?

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for clinical autonomy, closed weekends, an experienced team, and a schedule that leaves room to enjoy life outside of work, we'd love to connect.

 

Contact Skyler Lair

📞 (214) 616-8873
✉ [email protected]

 

Apply in just a few minutes — no lengthy application required.

 

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

 

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