Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Ophthalmologist, Animal Vision Center of Virginia

Animal Vision Center of Virginia is looking for a talented and compassionate board-certified or board-eligible ophthalmologist to join our privately owned veterinary ophthalmology practice. A flexible part-time or full-time employment opportunity is available, along with the potential for long-term ownership opportunities.

Serving Coastal Virginia for more than a decade, we have practices in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach (in the historic Pembroke Manor House).

We care deeply about our animal patients and their owners, and our clinics offer a full suite of advanced ophthalmic equipment to assist you in generating optimal treatment outcomes.

We strive to foster a long-term love of learning and have an established intern and resident training program with cooperation and participation among other privately-owned and operated veterinary ophthalmology practices, with 15 mentors currently assisting in the training of 13 interns and residents.  We also serve as a training site for the region’s veterinary assistant and technician training program.

·         Be as active as you want to be in these programs - stay current in your clinical knowledge and bring the next generation of students into veterinary medicine and DVMs into ophthalmology!

Because the work you perform is so important, we go the extra mile in offering a generous compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

·         Clear and fair compensation structures with options for bonuses or production-based pay

·         100% paid medical insurance

·         Dental and vision insurance

·         Health savings account (HSA)

·         Short and long-term disability (including pregnancy leave)

·         Group term life insurance

·         401(k) plan with safe harbor match and profit sharing

·         Defined benefit pension plan

·         Paid vacation

·         Continuing education allowance

·         Uniform allowance

·         Health club / wellness allowance

·         Student loan repayment assistance

·         Professional development and Leadership training

·         Flexible schedules

·         Fun, semi-annual appreciation events with our local veterinary community

·         Paid membership in local, state and national veterinary and veterinary ophthalmology organizations

·         Access to financial advisors

Gain additional fulfillment in ophthalmology by providing outreach to our community partners:

·         Virginia Zoo

·         Virginia Living Museum

·         Virginia Beach and Norfolk SPCA

·         Virginia Beach Animal Care & Adoption Center

·         Savor of Souls Pet Rescue

·         Compassion for Canines Rescue

·         Second Chane Wildlife Rehabilitation

·         Alton’s Keep Wildbird Rescue and Rehabilitation Center

Please call 757-749-4838 or email Dr. Heather Brookshire to explore an opportunity together with our team. All inquiries held confidential.