Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

Burke Veterinary Clinic; Burke (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

CE allowance and paid CE days

Paid vacation and holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Burke Veterinary Clinic in Northern Virginia is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing small-animal practice. This is a growth role with mentorship for new graduates and a focus on thoughtful, high-quality patient care.

We offer a 4-day workweek, alternating Saturdays, no after-hours or on-call requirements, and a supportive team with a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Experience welcome; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• New graduates welcome to apply.
• 4-day workweek and structured schedule.

Responsibilities

• See approximately 10–15 patients per day across wellness and sick visits.
• Provide thoughtful, individualized care in a small-animal, 100% small-animal practice.
• Participate in a mentorship program with longer appointments, shadowing, and 1:1 surgical training.

Job description

Who we are:

Burke Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team! This is a growth position as we expand our doctor team, and we welcome both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Our recently expanded, paperless hospital features five exam rooms, a dedicated comfort room, treatment area, sterile surgical suite, separate dental suite, and X-ray room. Doctors have access to ultrasound, digital X-ray and dental X-ray, Doppler, and full in-house laboratory equipment.

We are a 100% small-animal practice, with doctors typically seeing approximately 10–15 patients per day. Wellness appointments are scheduled for 20 minutes and sick visits for 30 minutes, allowing time for thoughtful, individualized care.

What You Can Expect

• 4-day workweek, generally 8–5 or 9–6
• Alternating Saturdays, 8-2
• No after-hours or on-call requirements
• Supportive, collaborative team that values work-life balance
• New graduate mentorship with longer appointments, shadowing, and 1:1 surgical training
• Part-time candidates may also be considered

What's in it for you:

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally, including:

• Competitive compensation with production opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• CE allowance and paid CE days
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Professional licensing, dues, and liability coverage
• Employee assistance and wellness resources
• Veterinary care discounts and additional employee perks

Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive new home or a new graduate ready to build your skills with strong mentorship, we’d love to hear from you!

Where we are:

Located in Northern Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., Burke offers a welcoming suburban feel with easy access to everything the greater D.C. area has to offer. The community is known for its established neighborhoods, parks, trails, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while nearby Fairfax County offers endless options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. With Washington, D.C. close by and both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast within reach for weekend getaways, Burke is a great place to enjoy a comfortable suburban lifestyle without giving up access to a major metropolitan area.