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Welcome to Commonwealth Animal Hospital, a highly trusted, full-service small animal practice that has served the Midlothian community since 1999. We are guided by a mission to provide trusted care, focusing intensely on treating every patient like our own fur-family. This commitment to quality care is reflected in our outstanding 4.9-star Google rating, demonstrating strong community partnership and trust. If you are looking for an opportunity where you can genuinely connect with patients and grow your medical expertise, this is where you can do your best work. We believe that supporting our teammates is crucial to providing excellent patient care. When you join the Commonwealth team, you become part of a dedicated atmosphere focused on helping you achieve your career goals. We offer specific programs designed to assist you in advancing your skills, whether that means achieving credentialed technician status or moving into a leadership role. You will also have access to resources that promote continuous education and internal clinical support, ensuring you are always equipped to succeed in your professional life. Commonwealth Animal Hospital is committed to delivering comprehensive, high-quality small animal medicine. Our facility functions as a full-service veterinary clinic, offering a wide array of essential medical procedures under one roof. Your day-to-day work will include critical Emergency Care, complex Surgical Procedures, comprehensive Testing and Diagnostics, and routine Wellness and Prevention services. This extensive breadth of services means you will have continuous opportunities to expand your skill set and utilize modern veterinary techniques across varied case types. Midlothian, Virginia, offers a fantastic blend of suburban convenience and historic charm, placing you just outside the state capital of Richmond. This community is known for its excellent quality of life and proximity to parks and outdoor recreational activities, making it an ideal place to call home.

• Build lasting relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice your best medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.