Associate Veterinarian

Nysvms; Dumfries (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established animal hospital in Northern Virginia is seeking a dedicated veterinarian to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a supportive, non-corporate environment with a strong emphasis on employee well-being. Enjoy a flexible four-day work week, no on-call duties, and the chance to mentor new graduates. The clinic is well-equipped with modern technology and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including generous compensation and fully paid health insurance. Located just 30 miles from Washington DC, this position promises a fulfilling career with an excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Fully Paid Health Insurance

401k with 4% Match

True Vacation

Life Insurance

Sign-on Bonus

Continuing Education (CE)

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• DVM degree required with a focus on small animal care.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care in a collaborative environment.
• Mentor and support new graduates and assist in surgeries.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Patient Care

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Avimark

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

IDEXX LaserCyte

IDEXX Catalyst

Cold Laser

Job description

Dumfries Animal Hospital in Northern Virginia is looking for a personable and team-oriented veterinarian to join our clinic! We are a small animal, non-corporate private practice and have an opening for a full-time or part-time associate. Our six veterinarians have a wide range of experience and many have been with DAH since graduation. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative environment and have mentored new graduates in recent years. Employee quality of life is paramount to us: full-time doctors have a four-day work week with flexible scheduling, no on call, and no drop-off appointments. Veterinarians are assisted by both licensed technicians and well-trained assistants, many of whom have worked at the clinic for over 10 years.

*AAHA Accredited since 2017

*Formal mentorship program with multiple doctors on site at all times

*Amenities include surgical Ligasure, digital X-ray and dental X-ray, Ultrasound, in-house IDEXX LaserCyte and Catalyst analyzers, and Cold Laser

*Option to use scribe to write medical records

*In-house scheduling with board certified surgeon and mobile ultrasonographer

*Practice software is Avimark - currently “paper lite” but planning on transitioning to paperless in the near future

*Willing to help foster and support special interests

Competitive compensation, generous 6-figure base, pro-sal with no negative accrual. Additional benefits include true vacation, CE, 401k with 4% match, fully paid health insurance, fully paid short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, and sign-on bonus.

In addition to a great work atmosphere at DAH, the Northern Virginia area offers fantastic opportunities for an ideal work-life balance. Dumfries is located 30 miles south of Washington DC, making it an easy commute from surrounding areas like Stafford, Manassas, Fairfax, and Woodbridge.

Contact: Dr. Jodi Gershman or manager Mallory Frederick at [phone] or [e-mail].