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“Four Paws is one of the best practices I have worked with.” -Debbie Boone (CVPM)

Look no further! You have found where you will want to work. Our beautiful, privately owned hospital is seeking to add a veterinarian to manage our rapid growth. Our small animal hospital excels in:

PERSONNEL “I enjoy working every day with colleagues that are as passionate about animal care as I am.” -Chloe (Assistant)

• Highly leveraged staff  “The assistants do a great job of running appointments which allows the doctors to focus on our responsibilities.” – Dr. Cara Langfitt
• Full time Front Office Manager and Hospital Director to assist with any administrative issues.
• Two experienced full time veterinarians
• Two experienced LVTs “I feel empowered to use my medical knowledge and expertise to the fullest extent, and I feel respected and trusted by the veterinarians…” -Patrick (Lead LVT)
• Positive team atmosphere  “ I enjoy how well everyone works together as a team to provide the best possible experience for our clients.” -Rachel (Receptionist)
• Inclusive practice culture

PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT  “I enjoy the fact that we are able to discuss complicated cases with each other or with board-certified specialists if necessary.” –Dr. Cara Langfitt

• Numerous boarded specialists within a one hour radius
• Board certified radiology consultation available for all patients
• Board certified specialists (such as Internal Medicine) available for free phone consultations
• Other doctors in building for spontaneous consultations
• Local emergency facility provides urgent and critical care
• Mentoring program “It’s a good place for mentorship and to be able to ask questions and learn new things. “ –Dr. Katrina Spies (relief veterinarian)
• VIN membership
• Private ownership of hospital allows for customized policies and protocols

MEDICAL CARE / FACILITIES / EQUIPMENT “The practice is organized, immaculate, up to date with both equipment and medical knowledge.” –Debbie Boone, CVPM

• Best care offered for patient but happy to work with client constraints
• 30 minute scheduled appointments for most exams
• Well maintained and clean facilities
• Ultrasound
• Surgical laser
• 100% electronic medical records and invoicing
• Dental radiographs
• Cold laser
• Low stress handling emphasized

CLIENT ENGAGEMENT “I have always had a passion for animals, but I also love to engage and interact with our clients.” –Cyndi V, Office Manager

• Wellness Plans for clients available
• Care Credit accepted
• Highly trained staff
• Professional social media posts on Instagram and Facebook (Whisker Cloud)
• We have an app that offers numerous services and convenience to our clients as well as a loyalty plan
• You Tube videos produced in house
• Professionally managed website (Whisker Cloud)
• Family atmosphere with long term clients facilitates increased compliance. “I cannot stress enough how amazing and compassionate they are and how your loved ones are in great hands.” -Tyler P (client)

COMMUNITY ATTRIBUTES “The [practice] has a stellar reputation in the community.” – Debbie Boone, CVPM

• Growing middle to higher income area
• Clientele highly bonded to pets
• Excellent community reputation with clients and local emergency clinic
• Proximity to Richmond and Washington DC
• Easy drive to beaches, mountains, lakes and river

WORK/LIFE BALANCE “This is something that Four Paws does well.” –Dr. Cara Langfitt

• No weekends, nights or on call
• Option of 4 day work week
• Carefully managed appointment schedule means you rarely have to stay “after hours” to finish charting, call backs, etc.
• Scheduled daily one hour lunch break
• Local emergency clinic can handle end of day complicated cases (can be referred)

• Full time preferred, part time considered
• Licensed in VA
• Proficiency in dentistry is a plus
• Good communication skills
• Computer proficient
• Strives to work as a team with rest of staff
• Comes to work with a smile on your face

About Four Paws Animal Hospital

We are a privately owned multi-doctor small animal general practice. We are proud of our great reputation in the community and promote modern medical care, superior customer care and communication, and are blessed to have a team that enjoys working together.

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