Associate Veterinarian

Hope Springs Veterinary; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Continuing education opportunities

Pet care discounted program

Job summary

Hope Springs Veterinary is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide advanced and compassionate care to small companion animals in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and offers the opportunity to build client relationships, manage cases, and guide support staff in a collaborative environment.

The practice values teamwork and provides competitive wages, a signing bonus, health insurance, paid time off, and continuing education opportunities, making it an ideal workplace for dedicated veterinary professionals.

Qualifications

• Licensed or able to be licensed in Virginia.
• Minimum of two years experience preferred; new grads welcome.
• Routine surgical and dental experience required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Diagnose, treat and manage various animal cases.
• Educate clients and staff on care recommendations.

Skills

Client relationship building

Diagnosis and treatment of small companion animals

Verbal and written communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program

Tools

Ultrasound

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Do you dream of a place where you can enjoy coming to work each day? A place that provides hope to its patients, clients and team? Are you searching for a practice that believes in providing high‑quality, individualized care to its patients? Does the thought of working with individuals who believe in collaboration and teamwork excite you? Great! We may have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location

Hope Springs Veterinary proudly serves the Hampton Roads area with locations in Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, Virginia.

Practice Overview

We are committed to delivering advanced and compassionate care by utilizing state‑of‑the‑art equipment and advanced veterinary technology. With over 40 years of experience, we collaborate closely to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Build and maintain client relationships
• Diagnose, treat and manage a variety of small companion animal cases
• Provide education to clients and staff on recommendations and choices in care
• Maintain a positive work environment
• Guide, utilize and mentor exceptional support staff

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program required
• Be licensed or able to be licensed in the state of Virginia
• A minimum of two years of experience preferred; open to new grads
• Routine surgical and dental experience required
• Experience working with ultrasound preferred
• Highly motivated, with a desire to lead our team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated compassion for patients and clients
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment

What’s In It For You

• Competitive wages
• Signing bonus
• Relocation expenses coverage eligibility
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Continuing education opportunities
• Pet care discounted program
• Retirement plan