Join Our Veterinary Team at Lakewood Animal Hospital!
We are looking for a veterinarian ready to join our team approach to patient and client care. Quality matters at Lakewood. We value staying current on best practices to offer the highest quality care to our patients while also offering clients options for caring for their pets in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment. We enjoy building relationships with our patients and clients and fostering a positive work environment for our entire team to enjoy.
About Our Practice: Lakewood Animal Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, including digital dental radiography, a brand-new DR radiology system, a brand-new GE ultrasound, and advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment, along with a ventilator. We’re a paperless, forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care.
Location Perks: 36097 Goodwin Dr, Locust Grove, VA 22508
The Locust Grove area offers peaceful lake communities with easy access to hiking/biking trails, the Blue Ridge Mountains, historical sites, great local breweries, wineries and eateries, and proximity to D.C., Richmond, Charlottesville, and East Coast beaches!
What You’ll Love About Working Here:
- Salary: Competitive compensation based on experience and schedule + generous sign-on and relocation bonuses available
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-6:00 pm – We are open to a full-time or part-time veterinarian. Our scheduling practices allow urgent care patients to be easily worked into urgent care openings without overbooking. This allows us to be ready for our patients when they need us most and avoid burnout for our team.
- True work-life balance that’s protected: That means NO weekends or after-hours emergency calls. We’re committed to giving our team the time and energy to recharge and enjoy life outside of the practice
- Real support when you need it: Our close-knit 3-doctor team works seamlessly together, supporting each other and genuinely caring about our patients.
- Benefits that matter: We offer comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement packages, plus generous PTO, pet discounts, and an Employee Assistance Program. We cover your dues, license fees, and AVMA-PLIT.
- Room to grow your passion: We provide extensive continuing education support, VIN membership, and regular in-house DVM rounds. Lakewood is a good fit for an experienced doctor ready to excel or new graduates seeking guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
- DVM or VMD degree
- Valid Virginia veterinary license in good standing
- DEA license
- We are looking for a veterinarian who is excited about veterinary medicine and who recognizes what a privilege it is to be able to help our patients and clients live better lives together.
If you are excited to practice high-quality medicine in a positive and supportive environment surrounded by amazing opportunities to fill your free time, we are excited to meet you!
We are dedicated to establishing a culture that celebrates all forms of diversity and allows us to be an inclusive service provider in this community.
