Associate Veterinarian - Pet Care Veterinary Hospital

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital, PA; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Trail Veterinary Hospital in Virginia Beach is seeking a compassionate veterinarian. Join a dedicated team that values mentorship and offers support for new graduates. Enjoy generous benefits, medical autonomy, and the chance for professional growth. Reach out to learn how you can make a difference!

Benefits

Generous CE Allowance

Health, Dental, Vision

Paid parental leave and holiday pay

Student loan assistance

Onsite mentorship program

Local leadership

401(k) with up to a 5% match

Pet benefits

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Collaborative and supportive team member who loves sharing knowledge.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Collaborative

Flexible and adaptable

Education

US Licensed DVM or DVM equivalent

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Pet Care Veterinary Hospital, where compassionate care meets coastal charm in the heart of Virginia Beach. For over 30 years, we've proudly served the community with a team of dedicated veterinarians and support staff who truly love what they do. Whether you're a pet parent or a veterinary professional, you'll find that our hospital blends cutting-edge medicine with a warm, welcoming environment just minutes from the beach. Here, every patient is treated like family, and every team member is valued for their unique contribution to our mission of exceptional care.

Why you'll love us:

• New Building!- We can't wait, our new building is under construction and we are officially moving in Fall 2025.
• Mentorship Matters- We value mentorship, consistent training, and real-time feedback and believe supporting our team members makes the biggest impact. Whether you need mentorship or aspire to be a mentor, we are here for you.
• We Support Each Other’s Lives-Sure, we all have schedules—but we work together to adjust for personal events and time away when life calls. Our doctors have been with us an average of 10+ years and we show up for each other.
• Nothing But The Best!- An AAHA-accredited, full-service hospital equipped for advanced surgeries, diagnostics, and the comprehensive care for companion animals, avian and exotics.

You are..

• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• A Collaborative and supportive team member who loves sharing knowledge.
• Flexible and able to pivot and adapt as needed.
• A US Licensed DVM or DVM equivalent.

What's in it for you?

• Generous CE Allowance + access to Encore Performance Academy trainings
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Pet Benefits, 401(k) with up to a 5% match
• Paid parental leave and holiday pay
• Professional dues coverage + student loan assistance
• New grads welcome! Our onsite mentorship program and Encore’s Mentorcore platform set you up for success.
• Local leadership, medical autonomy, and the backing ofEncore Vet Group, a supportive network of 55 veterinarian-led practices who keeps it real and supports practices achieve their own unique goals.

Does it sound like Pet Care Veterinary Hospital might be the right fit for you? Fantastic! We can't wait to hear from you.

Reach out to our recruiter Sue Harley [e-mail]

Or book a time to chat: Schedulea Call

Want to work somewhere you can grow, belong, and be part of something special?

Pet Care Veterinary Hospital is proud to be partnered by Encore Vet Group

Encore Vet Group is acommunity of veterinary hospitals that share a passion for the profession and a strong commitment to those who provide veterinary care.We are dedicated to a great culture, strong leadership, and high-quality medicine.Veterinary practice success doesn’t happen without these key ingredients.

Our hospitals maintain the culture and atmosphere of a private veterinary practice while gaining access to collective resources and veterinary business management expertise to help lead their teams forward and shape their future. Whether you're a veterinarian, technician, or support staff, our focus is to support you in doing what you love —caring for animals while advancing your career.