Veterinarian - Managing

Dale City Animal Hospital.; Woodbridge (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Parental leave

Newly renovated facility

Growing team

Job summary

Dale City Animal Hospital in Woodbridge, VA is seeking a Managing Veterinarian to lead our growing 3-doctor practice in a newly renovated 7,000 square foot facility.

We offer a generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance, parental leave, and a path to expand the team as we grow, with a focus on outstanding patient care and community involvement.

Our hospital emphasizes teamwork, advanced equipment, and work-life balance with rotating 4- and 5-day weeks and occasional Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees surgical and medical cases for all doctors, ensuring outcomes, estimates, and client education.
• Manages hospital finances including revenue, expenses, and growth targets.
• Sees wellness and sick visits, performs exams, and conducts diagnostic/surgical procedures.
• Monitors DVM performance, production, and licensure compliance.
• Trains medical staff and mentors new graduates.
• Maintains client/patient medical records and logs.
• Expands community involvement through partnerships with local groups.
• Assists in recruiting DVMs and staff interviews.
• Maintains medical standards, quality of care, and AAHA accreditation.
• Partners with Hospital Manager on training, hiring, budgeting, and growth.

Tools

Ultrasound

X-ray

Idexx Lab

Job description

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 MDVM's 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 Xray
• 10 Exam Rooms
• DVM office space overlooking the treatment area
• Ultrasound & Xray
• 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 7:00pm. 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
• Increase 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 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.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose

Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission

Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.

Values

Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next

One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward.

• We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
• We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting‑related communication
• All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
• There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. 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.

NVA is an 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.