Veterinarian - Managing

Abqpetcarehospital; Potomac Mills (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401k with employer match

Paid time off including sick time

Job summary

Dale City Animal Hospital in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our growing team. This role involves overseeing surgical and medical cases, financial management, and staff training.

We offer relocation assistance, a generous sign-on bonus, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. Join us in providing high standards of veterinary care within our newly renovated facility.

Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and a 401k plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills are required.
• Must have a DVM degree and current licensure.
• Excellent communication skills with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee surgical and medical cases ensuring positive outcomes.
• Responsible for financial performance and managing expenses.
• Train and mentor new graduates and medical staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client communication

Veterinary medicine

Surgical skills

Training and mentoring

Education

DVM degree

Tools

Idexx Lab equipment

Ultrasound

Digital X-ray

Job description

Dale City Animal Hospital in Woodbridge, VA is searching for a Managing Veterinarian to join their team!

Joint Venture Opportunity, Generous Sign-On Bonus

Relocating MDVMs receive $20,000 or more towards stress‑free relocation assistance with our corporate relocation partner.

$3K + 5 Days CE Allowance, Student Debt Repayment Allowance

Parental Leave, Newly Renovated Facility, Growing Team

Dale City Animal Hospital has been providing high standards of medicine within this community for over 30 years. Dale City has recently relocated to a newly renovated 7,000 square foot facility. We are currently a 3‑doctor practice and are looking to expand into a larger team in the years to come as our practice grows. Dale City strives to provide an environment that upholds outstanding customer service, top‑notch patient care, and a fun work environment. We are looking for a strong leader who is interested in helping to build a practice and use their skills to better veterinary medicine in our community.

Equipment and Procedures

• GP, small animal in addition to exotic pets
• Open treatment area
• Double surgical suite
• Dental Suite with portable digital X‑ray
• 10 exam rooms
• DVM office space overlooking the treatment area
• Ultrasound & X‑ray
• In‑house Idexx Lab equipment

Work-Life Balance

We are a strong believer of supporting work‑life balance through having a rotating schedule of 4‑ and 5‑day work weeks. The occasional Saturday might be needed as we build the DVM team. We are a facility that does not house pets overnight or currently offer appointments past 7:00 pm. We are closed on the 6 federal holidays as well. We work to provide customized scheduling that fits the needs of our team, MDVM included.

Responsibilities

• Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors while ensuring positive outcomes, accurate estimates, and client communication/education.
• Responsible for the financial performance of the hospital including revenue and hospital contribution growth as well as managing all hospital expenses.
• Sees wellness and sick appointments, performs physical examinations, and conducts diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures.
• Monitors DVM performance, production, and assures current licensure of all DVMs.
• Educated on new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine.
• Trains all medical staff, including the mentoring of new graduates.
• Maintains client/patient medical/surgical records/logs.
• Increases hospital's community involvement through partnering with community leaders and engaging with local support groups to support pet care needs.
• Participates in recruiting and interviewing DVMs and general staff members.
• Maintains and improves medical standards, quality of care, hospital compliance, and AAHA accreditation.
• The Managing Veterinarian partners with the Hospital Manager in the development and delivery of staff training programs, employee hiring/termination, resolving staff concerns, driving community involvement, participating in technician appraisal and counseling sessions, and promoting growth and innovation of the practice. The MDVM also prepares an annual planning matrix, operating budget, and capital budget with support from the hospital team and Divisional Leadership.

Relocation

Relocation benefits are offered at NVA GP’s discretion and are available only for approved Managing Veterinarian roles within the following states: OH, WV, PA, MD, NJ, NY, MA, RI, CT, VT, NH, ME. Eligibility is dependent on distance moved, business need, and final approval from Talent Acquisition. Payment amounts and criteria may vary by role and are subject to change at any time.

Relocation benefits are not available for local moves (e.g., short‑distance moves within the same metro area). NVA GP reserves the right to determine whether a move qualifies as “relocation” based on mileage thresholds, candidate address, and business rationale.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.
• For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.