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Elevate Your Veterinary Career in the Heart of Virginia’s Lake Country! Staunton River Veterinary Clinic seeks a dedicated and experienced Managing Veterinarian (DVM) to lead our compassionate and skilled team in beautiful Moneta, Virginia. This is an exceptional opportunity to combine leadership with hands-on veterinary care in a supportive, community-focused environment.

About Staunton River Veterinary Clinic

At Staunton River Veterinary Clinic, we are more than just a veterinary practice—we’re a vital part of our community. We’ve built a reputation for personalized care, progressive medicine, and strong client relationships. Our practice is well-equipped with:

• Digital radiography (including dental)
• In-house IDEXX diagnostics
• Full surgical suite with monitoring equipment
• Therapy laser
• Fully integrated EMR system

We serve small animals and pride ourselves on practicing high-quality, individualized medicine. Whether it’s routine wellness or complex surgery, we aim to deliver the gold standard of veterinary care. You’ll lead a tight-knit, experienced team of LVTs and support staff who share a common passion: advocating for pets and those who love them. Our collaborative atmosphere fosters mentorship, continuous learning, and professional growth. We celebrate wins together, tackle challenges as a unit, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

As Managing DVM, you’ll have both clinical and leadership responsibilities. You will guide the clinic’s medical direction, mentor and develop associates, and collaborate with our hospital manager to ensure smooth operations and an outstanding client experience.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• Leadership or management experience strongly preferred
• A passion for mentoring and team development
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Commitment to delivering top-tier veterinary care

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + production bonus + leadership bonus
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match
• Unlimited paid time off, CE allowance, paid licenses, and dues
• Leadership development and CE opportunities
• Supportive practice management and a voice in clinical decisions

Essential Responsibilities:

• Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
• Operate diagnostic equipment, collect diagnostic samples, and interpret results.
• Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
• Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
• Provide counsel around pet end-of-life care.
• Maintain patients’ medical records.
• Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statutes, policies, and procedures.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
• Appropriate state licensure.
• Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
• Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.

Benefits Offered:

• Unlimited personal time
• Bonus incentives
• Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
• Retirement benefits (401(k), Roth(k) with match)
• CE and licensure reimbursement
• Flexible work schedules
• Managing career path development
• Employee Assistance Program
• DVM Referral Program
• Mental Health Resources
• Relocation assistance available

Pay Range: $ USD $100,000.00 – USD $140,000.00 /Yr.

At Staunton River Vet Clinic, we want to see your dog, cat and pot-belly pigs live full happy lives. We can accomplish this together through preventative care and early intervention. We promise quality care for your pet in a warm, welcoming, & fear-free environment.
Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an AVMA Accredited Veterinary School

Must be able to provide student PLIT

At Staunton River Vet Clinic, we want to see your dog, cat and pot-belly pigs live full happy lives. We can accomplish this together through preventative care and early intervention. We promise quality care for your pet in a warm, welcoming, & fear-free environment.

Requirements/Qualifications
Eligibility

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited Veterinary Technician School