Associate Veterinarian | Privately Owned Small Animal Practice | Virginia Beach, VA

Animal Medical Center of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance (D

401(k) with profit sharing

License, DEA, AVMA, and liability覆盖

PTO 15 days

CE allowance $2,500

Job summary

Animal Medical Center in Virginia Beach, VA, is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our privately owned, 6–7 doctor practice with a long-standing community presence. We welcome new graduates and provide mentorship to help you grow clinically and professionally.

Our team values collaboration, strong client relationships, and maintaining high-quality medicine in a supportive environment. We offer comprehensive benefits, pride ourselves on work-life balance, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• DVM/VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Eligible for Virginia veterinary license.
• New graduates welcome with mentorship and support.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to patient and client care.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, busy practice.
• Motivation, dependability, and ongoing professional growth.

Education

DVM/VMD degree

Virginia veterinary license

Job description

Animal Medical Center is a busy, privately owned 6–7 doctor small animal practice in Virginia Beach, Virginia, looking for a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our team.

Our practice has proudly served the community for more than 50 years, and we have built a loyal client base by practicing high-quality medicine and fostering strong relationships with both our clients and our team. We are fortunate to have a cohesive, supportive, and enthusiastic staff—and we're looking for someone who wants to become a meaningful part of it.

We are happy to consider new graduates and recent graduates, and we have the support and mentorship structure to help a motivated veterinarian grow and thrive. Experience is certainly welcome, but attitude, work ethic, motivation, and a desire to continually improve are just as important to us as the number of years you've been practicing.

What we're looking for

We're looking for someone who is:

• Motivated, dependable, and hardworking
• Enthusiastic about practicing high-quality medicine
• Efficient and willing to continue developing their skills and confidence
• A collaborative and positive teammate
• Interested in building relationships with clients and becoming an important part of our practice
• Excited about professional growth and potentially interested in leadership, a Medical Director role, or practice ownership in the future
• We would love to find someone who isn't simply looking for their next job, but who is interested in becoming invested in a practice and potentially growing with us for years to come.

Our Practice

We are well-equipped and supported to practice quality medicine, including:

• Full in-house IDEXX laboratory suite
• Digital dental radiography, with full-mouth radiographs performed on every dental patient
• Surgical and therapeutic laser
• Ultrasound
• Weekly visits from a mobile internist
• Every-other-week visits from a mobile cardiologist
• Multiple skilled and experienced support team members, including six LVTs—and growing!

We are also fortunate to have multiple emergency and specialty hospitals within approximately 20 minutes, allowing us to readily refer patients when advanced or specialized care is needed.

Mentorship and Support

Despite being a busy practice, Animal Medical Center can be an excellent environment for a new or recent graduate. With multiple doctors working in the building, there is consistently someone available for collaboration, mentorship, second opinions, and support.

We want our doctors to grow into confident clinicians—not feel like they have been thrown into the deep end.

Work-Life Balance Matters

We take work-life balance seriously.

Our full-time veterinarians typically work 32–36 hours per week and are encouraged to genuinely enjoy their time away from work. We believe that having a fulfilling life outside of veterinary medicine helps create happier, healthier, and better veterinarians.

Life in Virginia Beach

Our practice is located just minutes from the coast, and several of our doctors live within steps of the beach or waterfront. Virginia Beach offers an incredible quality of life for anyone who enjoys being outdoors, with easy access to:

• The beach and waterfront
• Paddleboarding and kayaking
• Biking and running
• Boating and fishing
• Great restaurants, breweries, and entertainment

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• 100% employer-paid health insurance for DVMs through an excellent health insurance plan, dental insurance, AFLAC subsidy, and disability insurance
• 401(k) profit sharing, including a 3% employer contribution with no employee match required
• License, DEA, AVMA, and professional liability coverage, including license defense
• 15 days of PTO
• $2,500 annual CE allowance

Why Private Practice?

Animal Medical Center is proudly privately owned, and we intend to remain that way for the foreseeable future.

Private practice allows us to maintain flexibility, independence, and a culture built around the needs of our patients, clients, and team—not the demands of a corporate structure. For the right person, there may also be opportunities to grow into leadership or future ownership.

We are a fun, laid-back group that genuinely enjoys working together, while still taking excellent care of our patients. If you're looking for a supportive practice where you can work hard, continue to grow, enjoy your life outside of work, and potentially build a long-term future, we'd love to talk.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Eligible for or currently holding a Virginia veterinary license
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are encouraged to apply
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent client and patient care
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Motivated, dependable, and committed to continued professional growth
• Ability and willingness to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced practice environment
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a willingness to contribute to a supportive team culture