Lead Veterinarian, Small Animal Medicine & Mentorship

District Vet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Maternity leave

TeleDoc access

401k with company match

Long & Short-Term Disability insurance

CE allowance and mentorship

Job summary

District Vet Navy Yard in Washington, DC seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join our AAHA-accredited hospital, delivering high-quality small animal care and building strong client relationships in a collaborative setting.

You will diagnose and treat with excellence while educating clients, supporting a supportive paraprofessional team, and advancing your clinical skills within a network that values growth and mentorship.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and active state veterinary license in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members; ability to educate clients on care plans.
• Collaborative spirit and commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and their pets, becoming a trusted partner in lifelong health.
• Practice medicine with the freedom to uphold the highest standards of care.
• Educate and empower clients to make informed decisions about treatment plans.
• Collaborate with a paraprofessional team to contribute to a positive hospital culture.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Education

DVM degree

Job description

District Vet Navy Yard in Washington, DC seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) to join our AAHA-accredited hospital, delivering high-quality small animal care and building strong client relationships in a collaborative setting.

You will diagnose and treat with excellence while educating clients, supporting a supportive paraprofessional team, and advancing your clinical skills within a network that values growth and mentorship.