Regular Relief Coverage - Veterinarian

Richmond, Virginia • Contract • July 30, 2026 • 89290

Job Title: Relief Veterinarian (DVM), Small Animal General Practice
Job ID: 89290
Location: Richmond, Virginia - West End

 

Overview:
A well-established, independently owned small animal general practice in Richmond's West End is seeking a relief DVM for immediate coverage and an ongoing weekly relief relationship. This is a long-standing hospital with a stable support team, a loyal client base, and a collaborative culture that treats relief doctors as part of the team rather than a temporary fill. Immediate Coverage Needed:

  • Wednesday, July 29

  • Monday, August 24

  • Wednesday, August 26

  • Thursday, August 27

  • Friday, August 28

Shift hours are 7:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Ongoing Need
The practice is also looking for a consistent relief provider to cover one weekday per week on a recurring basis, with the possibility of adding a four hour Saturday block focused on routine surgery.

What you will be doing:
Caseload

  • 100 percent small animal.

  • A typical day includes wellness and preventive care visits, sick patient exams, and routine general practice surgery such as small mass removals, spays and neuters, and dental procedures. T

  • he hospital is fully equipped with in-house diagnostics, digital imaging, and a trained surgical support staff.


What you must have:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited program

  • Active and unrestricted Virginia DVM license

  • Active DEA registration

  • Professional liability coverage (PLIT or equivalent)

  • Comfort with routine soft tissue surgery and general wellness medicine

  • Ability to work independently with strong support staff


Other Information:

  • Type: Relief / PRN with ongoing weekly opportunity

What We Offer

  • Competitive relief day rates paid promptly

  • Flexible scheduling built around your availability

  • A consistent, recurring schedule if desired, or single day coverage

  • Direct communication with a dedicated recruiter who knows the practice and advocates for you

  • No platform fees, no marketplace bidding, no algorithm deciding your schedule

 

TEEMA's Veterinary Relief Division is a small, dedicated recruiting team, not a staffing platform. We work directly with independently owned hospitals and veterinary groups to build relief schedules that actually fit your life. If you are looking to add consistent days to your calendar or want a partner who will actively market you into the practices you want, we should talk.


Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at
www.teemagroup.com
 

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