Associate Veterinarian - Integrative Medicine

Friendship Hospital for Animals•Washington, DC

110d•Onsite

About The Position

Friendship Hospital for Animals (FHA) is a large, full-service veterinary hospital providing specialty, emergency, and primary care for pets. Our team includes board-certified specialists in surgery, internal medicine, oncology, neurology, cardiology, dermatology, and more. Alongside these specialty services, our hospital is committed to providing high-quality primary and integrative care — combining traditional veterinary medicine with complementary therapies when appropriate. Position Summary We are hiring a full-time Integrative Veterinary Medicine Doctor to provide compassionate, holistic care for our general and integrative patients. You will deliver routine wellness and preventive care while also offering integrative modalities — nutrition, rehab, acupuncture, and more — for patients and families seeking a whole-pet approach. We prioritize a joint approach to patient care, collaborating heavily with our primary care and rehabilitation teams.

Requirements

Veterinary degree from an AVMA-accredited program
Comfort with and interest in integrative/holistic modalities — or willingness to learn and grow in this area
Strong communication skills and a client-focused, team-oriented mindset
Ability to manage a mixed caseload (wellness, sick-visits, integrative care) in a fast-paced hospital environment
Commitment to compassionate, high-quality, individualized patient care and client education

Nice To Haves

Work with Rotating Interns: At Friendship Hospital for Animals, you will have the opportunity to mentor and collaborate with our small animal rotating interns. This program allows for a dynamic exchange of knowledge and expertise, fostering a rich learning environment for both interns and seasoned professionals.
Be Part of EVG Specialty Network: Joining Friendship Hospital for Animals means being part of the esteemed EVG Specialty Network (evgspecialty.com). Benefit from the collective expertise and resources of a network dedicated to advancing veterinary care. Enjoy access to continuing education, collaboration opportunities, and the support of a community committed to excellence in veterinary medicine.

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 when needed.
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.