Cladda Veterinary Emergency Team·Fredericksburg, Virginia
Manage a caseload of cardiac patients and perform advanced diagnostics including echocardiography and ECGs. Collaborate with emergency and specialty teams to provide coordinated care and mentor technical support staff.
Veterinary Cardiologist (DVM, DACVIM-Cardiology)
Cladda is seeking a board-certified (or board-eligible) Veterinary Cardiologist to join our specialty team. This is a chance to build and shape a cardiology service within a supportive, well-equipped emergency and specialty hospital — working alongside emergency clinicians and other specialty services to deliver high-quality, coordinated patient care.
What you'll do
Manage a caseload of cardiac patients, including congenital and acquired heart disease, arrhythmias, and congestive heart failure
Perform and interpret echocardiography, ECG, and other cardiac diagnostics; oversee interventional and surgical cardiac procedures as applicable
Collaborate closely with our emergency team on shared and transferred cases, and with other specialty services on multidisciplinary cases
Build and mentor a technical support team dedicated to cardiology
Serve as a resource for referring veterinarians and support client communication around diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment options
Contribute to case rounds, mentorship of emergency clinicians, and ongoing development of hospital protocols
Fredericksburg, VA — convenient to Richmond, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia, with easy access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Chesapeake Bay, and a growing, family-friendly community.
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Cladda Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Team is an equal opportunity employer.
Requires a DVM/VMD with a completed accredited cardiology residency and a valid Virginia veterinary license. Board certification (DACVIM-Cardiology) is preferred, though board-eligible candidates are encouraged to apply.
Market context
Veterinary cardiology roles in Virginia are typically in demand at specialty hospitals and referral practices that manage advanced cardiac diagnostics and treatment. These positions are competitive because employers often look for residency training, board certification or board eligibility, and a valid Virginia veterinary license. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit, then confirm whether your residency status and licensure align before applying.
