Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - Virginia Beach, VA

IndeVets • Virginia Beach, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

IndeVets is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join their team in Virginia Beach, VA. This role offers a unique approach to veterinary medicine, prioritizing work-life balance and career sustainability. Unlike traditional models, IndeVets replaces rigid contracts with flexible career paths, giving veterinarians control over their schedules and guaranteed income. The position involves working 4-5 days per week, with a dedicated scheduling coordinator to build a predictable schedule in advance based on personal preferences. Veterinarians will practice across a network of trusted hospital partners, gaining diverse clinical experience and the opportunity to engage in various specialties like surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care. The role emphasizes practicing medicine with clinical autonomy, focusing on patient care rather than numbers, and provides robust support systems including medical leadership, mentorship, a collaborative community, and access to a veterinary social worker. IndeVets is committed to preventing burnout and fostering career growth through leadership opportunities, exposure to diverse settings, and flexibility.

Requirements

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program (or equivalent).
• Active license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable).
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a small animal setting.
• Confidence practicing independently.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Nice To Haves

• GP, ER, or urgent care experience.
• Internship training.

Responsibilities

• Practice veterinary medicine with clinical autonomy, focusing on patient care.
• Build a schedule by choosing preferred work days (4-5 days per week).
• Practice across a network of trusted hospital partners.
• Gain diverse clinical experience, potentially including surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care.
• Collaborate with hospital teams and provide support to colleagues.
• Focus on patient care and client relationships, not production quotas.

Benefits

• Guaranteed salary with consistent, predictable pay.
• Multiple medical plan options (including fully paid plans).
• Dental + vision insurance.
• Generous, guilt-free PTO and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO.
• 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (immediate vesting).
• Company-paid liability + short-term disability insurance.
• Discounts on VIN, VETgirl, Fear Free, VetRec AI scribe, and more.
• Access to a veterinary social worker.
• Ongoing CE and professional development opportunities.
• Leadership and mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level