About this role

Seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join our private practice to service the needs of our small animal clientele.

About Us
Blue Ridge Animal Clinic is a mixed animal veterinary practice in Lexington, VA. BRAC was established in 1985 with the goal of providing full-service veterinary care for large and small animals. Our skilled and compassionate staff provide preventive care as well as medical, surgical, dental and advanced reproductive services for our patients, both small and large animals.

Our team-oriented staff currently includes 4 DVMs, multiple LVTs, veterinary assistants, receptionists and a Practice Manager. Team members are passionate, professional and caring, providing fantastic support both in the clinic and on the road.

As a well-established private practice having served the community for over 40 years our atmosphere, culture and approach mirrors that longstanding commitment to our community and their pets. We are a family-team oriented group passionate about what we do and the pets we care for.

Key Requirements

Key Skills & Qualifications
The ideal candidates are individuals with a team player work ethic. As a multi-doctor practice we prioritize communication, often working together and sharing cases. We extend our collaborative care further by offering mentorship to veterinary and undergraduate students year-round.
To excel in this role, you should possess:
A deep-seated passion for your work, characterized by enthusiasm, energy, and a positive attitude.
A fondness for small animal medicine.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
A keen interest in educating clients and fostering strong relationships with them.
A team player mindset that promotes growth and success for everyone.
The physical capability to lift at least 35 pounds unaided.
Solid organizational skills that enable you to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
A veterinary medicine degree from a recognized university and license to practice veterinary medicine in Virginia.
Completion of national certification exams or their equivalent is mandatory.
Small Animal associates do not have any responsibility for on call duties. BRAC does not offer small animal after-hours emergency services, but we may hospitalize patients that may require evening or weekend checks by a veterinarian.
Our practice has a surgical suite, in-house Idexx laboratory, digital radiography, state of the art dental equipment, ultrasound and a class IV therapeutic laser. Considerations may be made for either 3-day or 4 day work week.