Veterinary Surgeon

Virginia Veterinary Centers - Short Pump

Job Description

Virginia Veterinary Centers – Short Pump | Richmond, VA

      Virginia Veterinary Centers (VVC) – Short Pump is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Surgeon to join our well-established, collaborative specialty team in Richmond, Virginia. The ideal candidate is team-oriented and values clear, thoughtful communication with colleagues, clients, and referring veterinarians.

Our Hospital

VVC is a multi-specialty and emergency hospital committed to advancing veterinary medicine and delivering exceptional patient care. Our brand-new 30,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, opened at the end of 2025, was thoughtfully designed to support advanced medicine, collaboration, and growth.

Services & Equipment Include:

  • 24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
  • Board-certified specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Critical Care
  • CT scanner and advanced imaging
  • Digital radiography & ultrasonography
  • High-flow oxygen & ventilators
  • Minimally invasive surgical capabilities
  • Radioactive iodine therapy
  • On-site Neurology and Ophthalmology services

Our Team & Culture

Our team is experienced, driven, and genuinely supportive. At VVC, collaboration and camaraderie are central to how we practice medicine. We prioritize work-life balance, sustainable schedules, and a culture that allows specialists to thrive both professionally and personally.

Life in Richmond

Richmond offers the perfect blend of history, culture, and outdoor adventure. Consistently ranked as one of the most desirable places to live, the area boasts a vibrant food scene, arts and entertainment, access to nature, excellent schools, and diverse communities—making it an ideal place to live, work, and put down roots.

For more information or to start a confidential conversation, please contact Amanda Schultz, Talent Acquisition Partner, at amanda.schultz@ethosvet.com.


Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
 
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.