Associate Veterinarian - Integrative Medicine Interest a Plus

Animal Wellness Center; Crozet (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

CE allowance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Professional liability insurance

Student loan assistance

Employee discounts

Innovetive University access

Job summary

Animal Wellness Center in Crozet, VA, seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a team that blends traditional medicine with integrative and holistic care. Full-Time or Part-Time, small animal, integrative & exotic medicine, with a diverse caseload.

We welcome veterinarians passionate about thoughtful, individualized care, including acupuncture, rehabilitation, and senior care. Compensation ranges with production bonuses and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Virginia veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one.
• Ability to obtain a DEA license, as applicable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach to veterinary medicine.
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and excellent client service.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to a diverse patient population.
• Perform comprehensive wellness and sick-patient examinations.
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.
• Perform routine surgical and dental procedures based on your experience and interests.
• Utilize in-house diagnostics to support timely medical decision-making.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding their pets' health and treatment options.
• Collaborate with our veterinary team to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Care for canine, feline, avian, and exotic patients according to your comfort level and interests.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

Skills

Compassionate care

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Client education

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Integrative Medicine Interest a Plus

Department: Veterinarians

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Crozet, Virginia

Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

Associate Veterinarian

Animal Wellness Center | Crozet, VA

Full-Time or Part-Time | Small Animal, Integrative & Exotic Medicine

Animal Wellness Center in beautiful Crozet, Virginia, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our compassionate and collaborative team. We are a unique veterinary practice that blends the best of traditional veterinary medicine with integrative and holistic care, creating a truly comprehensive approach to patient wellness.

Our team provides care for dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other exotic companion animals, giving veterinarians the opportunity to build a diverse and rewarding caseload while developing their individual areas of interest.

Whether your passion is general practice, surgery, preventative medicine, senior care, rehabilitation, acupuncture, exotic animal medicine, or integrative medicine, we welcome veterinarians who want to practice thoughtful, individualized medicine.

About Animal Wellness Center

Located in the heart of Crozet, Animal Wellness Center serves pets and families throughout Crozet, Charlottesville, Albemarle County, Nelson County, Waynesboro, and the surrounding communities.

Our approach combines conventional veterinary medicine and surgery with complementary therapies designed to support the whole patient. Our services include:

• Preventative and wellness care
• Internal medicine
• Soft-tissue surgery
• Dentistry and dental radiography
• Avian and exotic animal medicine
• Geriatric care
• Acupuncture
• Herbal and nutritional therapies
• Traditional Chinese veterinary medicine
• Chiropractic and spinal manipulation
• Canine rehabilitation
• Therapeutic laser therapy
• In-house laboratory and diagnostics
• Digital radiography
• Ultrasound
• In-house ECG
• Compassionate end-of-life and hospice care

Our hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and rehabilitation technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, in-house laboratory capabilities, ECG, therapeutic laser, and an underwater treadmill.

Animal Wellness Center also works with a traveling board-certified veterinary surgeon, providing additional access to advanced orthopedic surgical services.

What You’ll Do

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will:

• Provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to a diverse patient population
• Perform comprehensive wellness and sick-patient examinations
• Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
• Perform routine surgical and dental procedures based on your experience and interests
• Utilize in-house diagnostics to support timely medical decision-making
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding their pets' health and treatment options
• Collaborate with our veterinary team to provide comprehensive patient care
• Participate in the care of canine, feline, avian, and exotic patients according to your comfort level and interests
• Build strong, long-term relationships with clients and their pets
• Continue developing your clinical skills through mentorship, continuing education, and professional development

Why Animal Wellness Center?

This is an opportunity to practice medicine in an environment where traditional and integrative veterinary medicine work together.

You will be joining a team that values compassionate patient care, client education, collaboration, and individualized treatment. Our diverse caseload and broad range of services provide opportunities to explore areas of medicine that may not be available in a traditional general practice.

You don’t need to be an integrative medicine expert to join us. We welcome veterinarians who are curious, open-minded, and interested in learning. Likewise, if you already have a passion for acupuncture, rehabilitation, exotic medicine, senior care, pain management, or other areas of integrative medicine, we’d love to help you continue growing that passion.

What We’re Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Virginia veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one
• Ability to obtain a DEA license, as applicable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A compassionate, patient-centered approach to veterinary medicine
• Commitment to high-quality medicine and excellent client service
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a veterinary team
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation range of $120,000 - $150,000 + quarterly production percentage of 20% (no negative accrual!)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE days
• 401(k) with company match
• Pain Paternity Leave
• Professional liability insurance
• Paid state licensing and DEA fees
• Student loan assistance
• Paid relocation assistance
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Access to Innovetive University
• Employee assistance programs
• Employee discounts on veterinary services and products
• Opportunities to collaborate with veterinarians throughout the Innovetive Petcare network

Continuing Education: Full-time Associate Veterinarians receive a $2,500 annual CE allowance plus 3 CE days. Part-time Associate Veterinarians receive a $1,500 annual CE allowance.

Live & Work in Crozet, Virginia

Crozet offers the charm of a small Virginia community with easy access to everything the Charlottesville area has to offer. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains and located near vineyards, breweries, outdoor recreation, and the vibrant Charlottesville community, Crozet is an ideal place to build both a career and a life.

Ready to Practice Veterinary Medicine Differently?

If you’re looking for a veterinary practice where you can provide excellent conventional medicine while exploring a more comprehensive, whole-patient approach to care, we’d love to hear from you.

Join Animal Wellness Center and become part of a team that believes wellness is about treating the whole patient—not just the diagnosis.