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.
Ridgewood Animal Hospital in Forest, Virginia is seeking a 4th doctor to join our team!
Why Choose Ridgewood Animal Hospital?- Team Excellence: Join our team of three full-time doctors, nine Licensed Veterinary Technicians including specialists with extensive experience (one spent ten years in the VAMD anesthesia department), and four dedicated assistants currently pursuing their degrees.
- Best-in-Class Culture: Our recent culture analysis survey results showcase an elite, low-turnover team culture and commitment to a supportive work environment.
- Pristine Facility: Work in a modern, well-equipped facility featuring a state-of-the-art surgical suite, advanced dental radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, and anesthetic equipment. Our hospital also includes dedicated grieving and isolation rooms to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Fear Free trained staff ensures a comfortable and supportive environment for both pets and their owners.
- Work-Life Balance: We are closed on weekends, offering a healthy work-life balance!
- Mentorship for New Graduates: If you're a new graduate, Dr. Lane is an exceptional mentor who loves working with students and new grads. Hear directly from Dr. Lane about what your first year with us would look like. Our Support From the Start program also ensures you'll thrive in our fast-paced, positive, and collaborative setting.
Who We're Looking For- Full or Part-Time Veterinarian: Both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians are welcome.
- Schedule: Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with four 9-hour shifts per week and no on-call duties.
- Collaborative Approach: We seek a veterinarian who stays current with advancements in veterinary medicine and thrives in a team-oriented environment.
About VetEvolve- Ridgewood Animal Hospital is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve's goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be "Happy Here." Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
- Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
- "They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit...We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me." - VetEvolve Veterinarian
- Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages
Compensation & Benefits- Full-time, experienced veterinarian: $130-150k. Commensurate with skillset, experience, schedule and your preferred pace.
- Additional opportunities to earn: Highly competitive monthly, no negative accrual bonus plan. Earning potential 200k+. Bonus plan is not mandatory (for candidates preferring straight salary). Equity opportunity available starting early 2025.
- Relocation stipend
- Bonus in exchange for multi-year commitment negotiable; commensurate with length of commitment, skillset and schedule commitment
- Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
- Wellness, Mentorship and Professional Development
- Customizable continuing education package tailored to your goals and passions & full week of paid time off for continuing education each year.
- Support From the Start wet lab-focused mentorship program for new graduates. Continues through your first year of employment.
- Additional internal continuing education opportunities including but not limited to webinars, annual veterinarian retreats, local didactic and hands-on CE
- MentorVet, Vet Specialists On Demand, AbleTo coaching & counseling and several additional mental health and professional development tools.
Ready to Learn More?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 fong@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation. 
