Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Ruckersville (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance (optional)

Disability insurance

401K

License fees reimbursement

Discounts

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Tempus Recruitment is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a hospital in Virginia. The role focuses on delivering high-quality medical care, wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and surgical procedures within a collaborative team.

You will communicate effectively with clients and manage cases from initial consultation through treatment. The hospital offers a flexible full-time or part-time schedule, a strong work-life balance, and comprehensive benefits including health/dental/vision

Qualifications

• DVM degree and licensure in good standing.
• Experience in wellness exams, vaccinations, and preventative care.
• Ability to perform dental care and basic surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and surgical procedures.
• Diagnose and treat conditions and manage cases from consultation through treatment.
• Maintain accurate medical records and guide clients on treatment options and preventative care.
• Collaborate closely with veterinarians, technicians, and hospital leadership.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Case management

Education

DVM (Doctor of Veterinary Medicine)

Job description

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125k


• High-quality health, dental, and vision insurance


• Optional life insurance and disability insurance


• 401K with company contribution


• Reimbursement for membership dues and license fees


• Numerous discounts and supplemental insurance options


• Flexible working conditions promoting a healthy work/life balance

Introduction

Our client is a hospital providing comprehensive veterinary care, seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team. This is an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care while building strong client relationships.

This position offers flexibility for full-time or part-time candidates. The hospital operates Monday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, Tuesday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, and is closed on weekends, providing a consistent schedule with no weekend requirements.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for delivering high-quality medical care, including performing wellness exams, vaccinations, dental care, and surgical procedures. The role involves diagnosing and treating a variety of conditions, managing cases from consultation through treatment, and maintaining accurate medical records. You will communicate effectively with clients, providing guidance on treatment options and preventative care, while collaborating closely with veterinarians, technicians, and hospital leadership. This position is suited to an experienced veterinarian.

This hospital is part of a larger network while maintaining a strong local presence and collaborative culture. The practice provides a wide range of services including wellness exams, vaccinations and prevention, dental care, urgent care, cold laser therapy, senior pet care, end-of-life services, and a variety of surgical procedures such as soft tissue surgery, spaying and neutering, mass removal, orthopedic surgery, and dental surgery. The environment emphasizes compassionate care, professional growth, and strong teamwork, with a focus on delivering consistent, high-quality outcomes for patients.

Team

The hospital is supported by 4 DVMs and a great tenured support team, fostering a collaborative and well-supported working environment.