Associate Veterinarian: Mentorship & Weekends Off

Fork Union Animal Clinic; Fork Union (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits program

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Job summary

A veterinary practice in Fork Union, VA is seeking a GP Veterinarian to join their team. This role offers an attractive salary range of $100K to $130K and is open to new graduates. Enjoy a supportive work environment without weekend shifts. The clinic is well-established and has been serving the community for over 30 years, providing comprehensive veterinary care. The position includes a mentorship program to foster professional growth.

Qualifications

• New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive mentorship.
• Experience in small animal practice is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical, surgical, and dental care to pets.
• Work collaboratively with a team of veterinarians.
• Engage actively in the mentorship program.

Skills

Veterinary medical knowledge

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Join Our Team: GP Veterinarian — Fork Union Animal Clinic (Fork Union, VA)

Ready to practice great veterinary medicine, keep your weekends free, and live somewhere with mountains, wine, and history right outside your door?

Fork Union Animal Clinic is looking for our next GP Veterinarian — and we think you'll love it here.

For over 30 years, we've been the trusted go-to for pets across Fluvanna County. We're a full-service GP/UC small animal hospital offering everything from routine wellness care to surgery and dentistry — and we're growing! We're adding a doctor to our close-knit team, and we want that person to be you.

Why You'll Love It Here

• New grads welcome — our mentorship program has your back from day one
• $110,000–$140,000 base salary, based on experience
• Closed weekends — actually unplug and enjoy your time off
• Leadership opportunities for those looking to grow into more

A Hospital Built for Good Medicine

• Modern facility: 4 exam rooms, a dedicated treatment area, isolation area, surgery suite, and a cat-only room
• Ultrasound & therapeutic laser on-site
• Full in-house IDEXX labs
• Avimark-based digital records
• A tight-knit team of vets and long-tenured support staff who genuinely like working together

Life in Fork Union

Fork Union sits in the heart of Central Virginia — 30 minutes from Charlottesville (home to UVA and the Monticello Wine Trail's 3+ dozen wineries, plus a food scene good enough to land Charlottesville on Food & Wine's list of best small cities for big flavor) and just an hour from Richmond and Shenandoah National Park. Whether it's hiking, paddling, camping, mountain biking, or a lazy afternoon at a vineyard along the Blue Ridge Parkway, your weekends off will actually feel like a getaway.

Come practice medicine you're proud of, with people who have your back, in a place you'll genuinely want to come home to.

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.