Associate Veterinarian (Small Animal) – Flexible FT/PT

American Veterinary Medical Association; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstay Veterinary Practice in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our team. We are a private, woman-owned small animal practice with seven veterinarians and a focus on high-quality medicine and compassionate care.

We are AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly, with a loyal client base and modern facility designed for patient care. We welcome both new graduates and experienced vets, offering a collaborative environment and a salary-based compensation model.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited veterinary school.
• Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• DEA registration if applicable to the position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient and client care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with doctors, nurses, and support staff.
• Comfortable practicing general small-animal medicine.
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-quality medicine and diagnostics as part of a collaborative team.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries a few days per week as needed.
• Collaborate with nurses and support staff to optimize patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Patient care focus

Education

DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school

Current Virginia veterinary license

Ability to obtain/maintain DEA registration

Job description

Mainstay Veterinary Practice in Fairfax, Virginia is seeking an associate veterinarian to join our team. We are a private, woman-owned small animal practice with seven veterinarians and a focus on high-quality medicine and compassionate care.

We are AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly, with a loyal client base and modern facility designed for patient care. We welcome both new graduates and experienced vets, offering a collaborative environment and a salary-based compensation model.