Veterinarian

Overview

Forest, Virginia, United States

Ridgewood Animal Hospital
, located in Forest, Virginia on the outskirts of Lynchburg, is a full-service veterinary clinic for companion animals. Since its inception in 1978, Ridgewood has been known for offering superior patient care and we continue to be guided by our core values of Honesty, Respect, Positive Attitude, Integrity, and Compassion. Our recent culture analysis survey results showcase an elite, low-turnover team culture and commitment to a supportive work environment, and we are closed on weekends to support the work-life balance of our team.

Our highly skilled veterinary staff focuses on Fear Free patient care, comprehensive pain management, and employing the most current medical techniques, with strong clinical skills in emergency medicine, wellness, and dentistry.

• Team-based practice: Join a collaborative team with opportunities to work in emergency medicine, wellness, and dentistry, practicing Fear Free patient care.
• Clinical excellence: Contribute to high standards of patient care using current medical techniques and comprehensive pain management.
• Clinic operations: Collaborate in a modern, well-equipped facility with a state-of-the-art surgical suite, advanced dental radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and anesthetic equipment.
• Patient and client care: Provide compassionate care for patients and supportive communication with owners.
• Mentorship and growth: For new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians alike, participate in a learning-focused environment.
• Schedule: Monday to Friday schedule with four 9-hour shifts per week and no on-call duties.

• Ridgewood Animal Hospital is part of the Vet Evolve hospital network
  . Vet Evolve’s goal is to provide every team member with resources to be “Happy Here.”
• Culture and values: Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust.
• Testimonial quotes from current staff and details about compensation and opportunities are provided for context but not guaranteed.
• Compensation: Full-time, experienced veterinarian: $130-150k, commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule, and pace. Additional opportunities to earn include a highly competitive monthly bonus plan; equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
• Relocation and benefits: Relocation stipend; comprehensive benefits including paid vacation and sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance; 401k with employer contribution; liability coverage; licensing fees; and short-term disability.
• Wellness and development: Customizable continuing education package, paid time off for CE, mentorship programs for new graduates, and access to internal CE opportunities and professional development tools.

We look forward to learning about your unique priorities and goals and working together with our local hospital teams to support you.

Contact Vicki Fong at for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation.

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