Associate Veterinarian — Collaborative Care & Growth

Colonial Animal Hospital - Springfield, VA; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Colonial Animal Hospital in Springfield, Virginia, invites an enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal practice. The full-time position emphasizes collaboration, client relationships, and high-quality medicine in a supportive environment.

You will work alongside experienced veterinarians, perform exams, diagnostics, dental and surgical procedures, and help maintain our long-standing commitment to compassionate care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent with active or eligible license.
• New graduates welcome to apply.
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to lift and handle animals up to 130 lb.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care and exceptional service to pets and clients.
• Perform diagnostic workups, histories, exams, and treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications, vaccines, and perform surgeries and dental procedures.
• Communicate diagnoses and home care instructions to clients and team.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sterile treatment, exam, and lab areas.
• Attend meetings to support practice alignment.

Skills

DVM/VMD or equivalent

Active state license

Strong medical skills

Surgical skills

Diagnostic skills

Excellent communication

Mentoring abilities

Team collaboration

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent

Tools

Digital radiology

In-house laboratory

Ultrasound

Job description

Colonial Animal Hospital in Springfield, Virginia, invites an enthusiastic Associate Veterinarian to join our established small animal practice. The full-time position emphasizes collaboration, client relationships, and high-quality medicine in a supportive environment.

You will work alongside experienced veterinarians, perform exams, diagnostics, dental and surgical procedures, and help maintain our long-standing commitment to compassionate care.