Careers

About Us: 

We are a progressive small animal hospital located in Chesapeake, Virginia. Our goal: To provide high quality, compassionate veterinary care, that is valued by our clients. Our Philosophy: By educating and partnering with our clients, we empower them to seek out and provide their pets the care they need for a happy, healthy life. Our brand new facility is very well equipped with the tools needed to practice high quality veterinary medicine. We are fully computerized with electronic medical records. Our equipment includes dental DR, flat panel DR, ultrasound, supera anesthesia machine, active scavenging system, oxygen cage, safe effective patient warming system, quality in house laboratory, avia tonopen, IV pumps, cardell vitals monitor with CO2, EKG, NIBP, SpO2, and doppler unit.

Available Positions: 

Associate DVM (Flexible FT or PT)

Excellent opportunity for a passionate, motivated associate to join our veterinary team! Are you looking for a supportive, flexible working environment? Where YOUR well being is a top priority?

In this position you will have ample opportunity to grow professionally & improve your clinical skills with clientele who are willing to pursue treatments as well as local specialists that will provide ongoing support. 

Enjoy management that will support you in pursuit of areas of special interests. We believe your success is our success! Join us and discover what has allowed us to grow from a one doctor practice to a successful 3 doctor practice in 5 short years!

We are growing rapidly, clients love our approach, staff is rewarded for their contributions and take great pride in their work. You won’t want to pass on this position in an awesome coastal location with a progressive, positive practice environment. 

• Buy in potential will be considered for the right individual.
• Current license to practice in good standing in the state of Virginia
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• Competent in general small animal medicine and surgery
• Committed to fear free veterinary medicine
• Excellent work ethic
• Willingness to learn and apply Fear Free approach
• Values exceptional veterinary care
• Display a positive attitude 
• Value and respect team members
• Committed to continual professional growth

Veterinary Technician/Veterinary Assistant

Are you looking for an exciting new career opportunity where you can learn and expand on your veterinary knowledge, all while being a part of a friendly, outgoing team? Are you passionate about the well-being and education of animal health? If so, then it is time to take your veterinary skills to the next level. Join our team and you can build your client base and contribute to a positive, productive work environment while making as many people and pets as happy and fulfilled as possible!

Located in the heart of beautiful Chesapeake, VA, we are just minutes from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, which offers many indoor and outdoor activities for the whole family. Looking for more a vacation? Travel just an hour or so to the Outer Banks,NC for a weekend off exploring the many shops, restaurants and beaches it has to offer!

Our new facility is well equipped with the tools needed to practice high quality veterinary medicine. We are fully computerized with electronic medical records. Our equipment includes dental DR, flat panel DR, ultrasound, supera anesthetic machine, active scavenging system, oxygen cage, safe effective patient warming system, quality in house laboratory (blood and urinalysis) machines, avia tonopen, IV pumps, cardell vitals monitor with CO2, EKG, NIBP, SpO2, and doppler unit.

Preferred veterinary experience:

• Assisting doctors with surgery procedures and exam rooms.
• Understanding of vaccines protocols.
• Monitoring anesthesia.
• Completing laboratory procedures.
• 1-2 years of veterinary experience preferred.

In addition to our preferred experience, the right individual will:

• Complete a Fear Free Certification Course upon employment.
• Understand and utilize low-stress handling and Fear Free techniques.
• Have an outgoing, positive attitude.
• Effectively communicate with clients and staff.
• Have excellent work ethic.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Have the ability to multi-task- while keeping on task & ensuring the flow of clients/pets continues in an organized manner.
• Be comfortable around animals.
• Have strong ability to learn and utilize computerized practice management software.

As a fear free practice, the right individual will also understand the importance of low-stress handling and be able to educate clients on techniques and products to help reduce their pet’s stress.

Barker Animal Hospital’s mission is to provide high quality, compassionate veterinary care that is valued by our clients.

Our Philosophy: By educating and partnering with our clients, we empower them to seek out and provide their pets the care they need for a happy, healthy life.