Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) | Verona, VA (Near Staunton & Charlottesville)

Looking to practice high-quality emergency medicine in a collaborative environment where you’re supported, respected, and genuinely enjoy coming to work—while living somewhere you love?

Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) is seeking a skilled and motivated Emergency Veterinarian to join our well-established, highly respected 24/7 emergency hospital serving Verona and the surrounding communities. This is an opportunity to work alongside a strong clinical team while making a meaningful impact in a fast-paced ER setting.

Why You’ll Love VES

At VES, we believe great medicine starts with a great team. Our culture is built on support, collaboration, and trust, where veterinarians and support staff work seamlessly together to deliver the highest level of care.

• Tight-knit, collaborative team environment
• Strong clinical support from experienced veterinarians and LVTs
• A hospital known for high-quality care and as a trusted veterinary emergency resource within the community
• Leadership that values communication, efficiency, and team wellbeing

What You’ll Experience

• A true 24/7 emergency and critical care environment
• Diverse and dynamic caseload
• Opportunities to practice advanced emergency medicine
• A team-oriented approach where you’re supported on every shift

Hospital Highlights

• Established, trusted emergency hospital with strong community roots
• 4 emergency veterinarians on staff
• Experienced, long-tenured LVT team of 11
• Fully equipped with:
• In-house lab (CBC, Chem, U/A, Coags, SnapTests – CPL, FELV/FIV, Heartworm)
• Digital radiology
• Ultrasound
• Snyder Cage
• Positive culture with strong retention

Live Where Others Vacation 🌄

Verona, Virginia offers an incredible balance of career opportunity and lifestyle.

• Located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley
• Minutes from outdoor recreation in Shenandoah National Park
• Close to the vibrant and historic Staunton
• Easy access to Charlottesville for dining, shopping, and entertainment
• Enjoy a lower cost of living with beautiful mountain surroundings

Whether you prefer hiking, wineries, or a relaxed pace with access to city amenities, this area has it all.

What We Offer (Compensation & Benefits)

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, employees are eligible to participate in our 401(k) retirement plan. Other benefits include paid time off, paid holidays and access to employee assistance program.

Why Join VetEvolve?

At VetEvolve, everything we do is centered around people. We’re committed to creating environments where veterinarians can thrive professionally and personally.

• Industry-leading retention
• Strong focus on mental health and wellbeing
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Demonstrate integrity, ethics, and embody VetEvolve’s core values of Service, Evolve, and Trust.

What We’re Looking For (Qualifications)

• DVM or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited program
• Eligible for or currently holding a Virginia veterinary license
• DEA license (or ability to obtain)
• Experience or strong interest in emergency medicine
• Team-oriented mindset and commitment to high-quality care
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across emergency medicine
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment
• Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods throughout your scheduled shift
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards

Make Your Move

If you’re looking for a place where you can practice exceptional emergency medicine, be part of a strong team, and enjoy an incredible quality of life, we’d love to connect.

Apply via VetEvolve Careers or for a confidential conversation contact Vicki Fong for more information. 

Veterinary Student Externship

About the hospital: Veterinary Emergency Services (VES) is an urgent care/emergency-only small animal practice in Verona, Virginia and the only after hours care provider in the Shenandoah Valley. The practice was founded in 1998 with the goal of providing high quality care for critically ill or injured pets when other practices are closed. The practice is on a growth trajectory and is ready to welcome new and experienced veterinarians looking to use their emergency and surgical skills or to grow them.

As an Urgent Care/ER-only practice, VES is open 6 pm to 8 am Monday through Thursday and 24 hours on weekends and holidays. The practice is fully equipped with a variety of equipment for surgical and non-surgical needs. Veterinarians are supported by one LVT and assistant to ensure each case receives complete attention and care. The LVT staff have been with the practice for five years or more.

Culturally, the VES team prioritizes supporting one another and sharing ideas to ensure its after hours shifts run smoothly and that each patient receives the best possible care. New and experienced veterinarians as well as student externs looking to build their experience with emergency care will be able to do so in a professional environment where the team looks after one another. Learn more about VES on their website, explore their high customer reviews, and browse career opportunities at VES today.

Why consider an externship with Veterinary Emergency Services?

• Mentorship from multiple strong veterinarians who are excited to welcome a student
• Team has strong clinical skills in the areas of urgent care and emergency medicine
• Gain experience with emergency surgeries
• Fully equipped with in-house lab capabilities, digital x-ray, and ultrasound
• Excellent culture, collaborative environment, and low turnover

What we offer externs:

• Stipend to offset the cost of housing and travel
• Opportunities to connect with multiple VetEvolve practices

Why VetEvolve:

• VetEvolve's Support from the Start program is designed to provide new veterinarians with mentorship, hands-on training, and a customized post-grad experience to build a strong foundation. This includes assigned mentors, individualized mentorship plans, and opportunities for specialized training and continued education to help you develop your skills and confidence while fostering a healthy work-life balance.
• Industry leading Veterinarian and support staff retention rates - Hear why our Veterinarians are "Happy Here" on our videos page.
• We invest in our team members’ professional growth and mental wellbeing, and many of our team members hold Compassion Fatigue Professional certifications.
• We live by our core values: Serve, Evolve, and Trust.
• “They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit…We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me.” - VetEvolve network DVM. Reach out to us to hear more from our Veterinarians about how we strive to provide team members environments where they feel “Happy Here”.
• Repeat winner of Virginia’s Best Places to Work (we are based in Virginia).

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in an AVMA accredited Veterinary School (VMD or DVM degree path)

Apply here or contact Ashley Anderson at anderson@vetevolve.com for more information.