Integrative Veterinary Doctor — Holistic Care Leader

American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Integrative Veterinary Medicine Doctor to join our advanced team. You will deliver routine wellness and preventive care while offering integrative modalities such as nutrition, rehab, and acupuncture for a whole-pet approach.

Work closely with our primary care and rehabilitation teams, collaborate with specialists, and educate clients on preventive health and lifestyle choices.

Qualifications

• Veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Comfort with integrative/holistic modalities or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused, team-oriented mindset.
• Ability to manage a mixed caseload in a fast-paced hospital.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality, individualized patient care and client education.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and treat pets for routine wellness care, illness, and injury.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans combining conventional medicine and integrative therapies (nutrition, physical rehab, acupuncture, etc.).
• Perform routine procedures (vaccinations, wellness visits, diagnostics, follow-ups) and integrative follow-up care.
• Collaborate with specialists and hospital staff to coordinate care.
• Provide client education on preventive health, nutrition, lifestyle, and wellness.
• Maintain clear, compassionate, and timely client communication.
• Document all patient interactions and treatments thoroughly in medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Team work

Client education

Holistic modalities interest

Education

DVM from AVMA-accredited program

Job description

Friendship Hospital for Animals in Washington, DC is seeking a full-time Integrative Veterinary Medicine Doctor to join our advanced team. You will deliver routine wellness and preventive care while offering integrative modalities such as nutrition, rehab, and acupuncture for a whole-pet approach.

Work closely with our primary care and rehabilitation teams, collaborate with specialists, and educate clients on preventive health and lifestyle choices.