Associate Veterinarian - General Practice (Sign-On)

Gunston Animal Hospital; Virginia (MN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Annual CE allowance

Health, Vision, and Dental insurance

Lifestyle incentive up to $2k

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pet care organization is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for Gunston Animal Hospital in Lorton, VA. The role offers flexible work schedules, no on-call shifts, and a supportive team environment. Candidates should possess a DVM and a passion for quality animal care. The hospital emphasizes fear-free techniques and community involvement, providing numerous benefits including PTO and health insurance.

Formación

• DVM degree required.
• Experience in small animal practice preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills with clients and team members.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients on pet health.
• Contribute to a friendly and inclusive hospital culture.

Conocimientos

Veterinary medicine

Client communication

Team collaboration

Fear-free techniques

Educación

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Herramientas

IDEXX lab equipment

Descripción del empleo

Gunston Animal Hospital in Lorton, VA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Gunston Animal Hospital is a well-established, 2 doctor, AAHA accredited, full-service, small animal hospital. Community involvement is at the core of our mission, as this provides us with the opportunity to impact most effectively on the all-important human animal bond. We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients. PAW plans are available so our client can afford preventative and maintenance care for their pets. Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care and unrelenting commitment to customer service. We are seeking someone just as passionate about culture and medicine to join our family.

About the Hospital:

• Cold Laser therapy
• Full in-house IDEXX lab equipment
• 3 exam rooms
• Dental prophylaxis
• Dedicated surgery suite and dental area
• Treatment area with 2 tables

Why choose Gunston Animal Hospital?

• Safe and Quality Medicine: Our team stays educated and utilizes the most up to date techniques and recommendations for the best possible patient care. We also pride ourselves on utilizing fear-free techniques to keep our patients AND staff safe while providing the best care possible.
• Friendly/Inclusive Culture: Our team acknowledges that great results are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual respect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients.
• We Like to Have Fun!: We work hard and have difficult days, but we get through them as a TEAM. We have worked hard to create and maintain an excellent culture. We have regular staff meetings and off-site events (pot lucks, tie dye party, apple picking, movie theater to ourselves, are just some of our previous events) to celebrate and relax together ! All this hard work has fostered a jovial, considerate, and passionate group of people , we would love to have you as part of our community!

Work-Life Balance

At Gunston, we understand that balancing work and life is incredibly important to be both happy and successful, so we prioritize supporting our staff. Doctors’ schedules are flexible with four days (5-10 hours shifts PT v. FT) per week, no on-call, rotating Saturdays, and flexible lunches.

Gunston Animal Hospital offers:

• 401(k) plan
• Malpractice coverage
• Annual CE allowance of $2.5k and 5 days
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance options
• Life insurance, short term/long term disability

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [e-mail]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.