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Associate Mixed Animal Veterinarian- Chatham Animal Clinic

Chatham, VA, United States

Do you enjoy switching from kittens to cattle to horses—sometimes all before noon? Are you equally comfortable holding a stethoscope, an OB chain, and a lead rope? If you said “yes” (or at least didn’t immediately run away), we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

We’re seeking a Mixed Animal Veterinarian with small animal, food animal, and equine responsibilities. You’ll provide compassionate, high-quality care to pets, livestock, and horses while navigating a schedule that is never boring and occasionally humbling.

What You’ll Do

  • Diagnose, treat, and occasionally negotiate with dogs, cats, cattle, horses, and small ruminants
  • Perform preventative care, lameness exams, reproductive work, dentistry, and emergency services
  • Conduct farm and barn calls where mud, dust, and “creative restraint” are part of the charm
  • Educate clients who care deeply about their animals
  • Keep thorough medical records—even after a long day that started at dawn

What We’re Looking For

  • DVM or equivalent (required by law and strongly preferred by our patients)
  • Interest or experience in mixed animal and equine practice
  • Comfort working independently in the field and collaboratively with a team
  • Ability to adapt when the “quick horse check” becomes a full afternoon event
  • Sense of humor, strong work ethic, and appreciation for good boots

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary with production opportunities
  • Benefits package including CE allowance and paid time off
  • Supportive 7 doctor team with mentorship
  • Equipment (all the toys) and vehicles to make field work manageable
  • A practice where your skills are valued across species
  • Brand new 17,000 sq ft hospital and equine barn

Bonus Points If You:

  • Can safely dodge a horse’s head while floating teeth
  • Know the difference between a “quiet” barn and a too quiet barn
  • Own more pairs of boots than shoes
  • Can explain to a client why their horse is, in fact, not “just being dramatic”

If you’re looking for a career that blends medicine, problem-solving, and the occasional adrenaline rush, this might be the perfect fit.

Apply today and join a practice where your patients range from lap-sized to half a ton—and all deserve great care.

About Chatham, VA

Chatham, VA blends historic charm with relaxed Southern hospitality. Stroll a picturesque Main Street lined with local shops, cafés, and beautifully preserved architecture. Discover fascinating history, unique museums, and a strong sense of community, all surrounded by scenic countryside. Whether you’re looking for a quiet getaway, small-town culture, or a place where life slows down just enough to enjoy it, Chatham offers an authentic and welcoming Virginia experience. 


Schedule

full-time position

Work Schedule:

-Four 8.5-hour shifts per week

-Half-day Saturday once every 3 weekends

On-Call:

-24/7 on-call for large animal

Small Animal Hours:

-Until 8:30 PM

 


Animals 

Dogs/ Cats

Equine

Exotics

Large Animal



Practice Category

General Practice/ Urgent Care

Ambulatory

Haul- in 

Emergency- Large Animal


Compensation

  • Base Salary: $100,000 (Negotiable)

  • Production: 20%

  • Negative Accrual: None