Full-Time
Veterinary Internist
Caring Hands Animal Hospital
51-200 employees
Family-friendly full-service veterinary hospital
No salary listed
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
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- ACVIM board certification or board eligibility in Small Animal Internal Medicine.
- An active Virginia Doctor of Veterinary Medicine license is required by the start date.
- Strong communication skills with colleagues and pet owners.
- A commitment to compassionate, evidence-based medicine.
- Support the Caring Hands Animal Hospital family veterinarians by taking directed referrals for the diagnosis and management of complex outpatient internal medicine cases.
- Provide outpatient, high-level internal medicine services, including consultations, ultrasound, and endoscopy using dedicated equipment.
- Partner closely with family veterinarian practitioners to provide consultative support and seamless continuity of care between specialty and family veterinary practitioners.
- Contribute to a culture of learning, mentorship, and clinical excellence.
- Build lasting relationships with clients and patients in a community-centered practice.
Caring Hands Animal Hospital offers veterinary care across six locations with a focus on the human–animal bond. Clients can stay with their pet during exams and medical treatments, visit hospitalized pets during visiting hours, and accompany their pet to treatment rooms when needed. The practice provides routine and specialized veterinary services at multiple clinics and is expanding its footprint. This client-centered approach differentiates it from some other clinics by prioritizing family presence and involvement throughout care. The goal is to deliver compassionate veterinary care that keeps families connected to their pets while growing the practice to serve more communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Alexandria, Virginia
Founded
1997
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 added Dr. Mary Frances Smith in Alexandria, expanding ophthalmology and surgery.
- Audax’s 2025 investment funds recruiting, technology, and further hospital partnerships.
- Eight-hospital density in Mid-Atlantic markets supports referrals, branding, and operational leverage.
What critics are saying
- Private-equity integration can squeeze margins and alienate doctors within 12-24 months.
- NVA, Banfield, and VetEvolve intensify recruiting, pricing, and acquisition pressure in VPP markets.
- If associate veterinarians leave, Caring Hands loses revenue, continuity, and transaction value fast.
What makes Caring Hands Animal Hospital unique
- VPP’s co-ownership model gives 21 Caring Hands doctors equity and local control.
- Caring Hands runs eight AAHA-accredited, Fear Free hospitals across Maryland, Virginia, and D.C.
- Audax-backed VPP scales while preserving founder-style community branding and clinician autonomy.
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