Associate Veterinarian - Roanoke, VA
About The Position
VCA Valley Animal Hospital in Roanoke, Virginia, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide compassionate, high-quality care in an established, multi-doctor small-animal practice. The role includes caring for a mixture of wellness and sick patients and offers exposure to preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, and soft-tissue surgery. The hospital has in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy. The team emphasizes collaboration, open communication, patient comfort, and Fear Free techniques. The practice offers opportunities to develop clinical interests and skills; students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and receive dedicated mentorship. This is a full-time position. Hospital hours are Monday, 7:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.–5:45 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–12:45 p.m. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials, and the position may be eligible for variable pay programs. VCA describes its veterinary network as including 1,000 animal hospitals and 35,000 Associates, serving more than 4.5 million pets annually. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in Virginia, or the ability to obtain it.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
Nice To Haves
- Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply; dedicated mentorship is available.
- Interest in professional growth and developing clinical skills and interests.
- Collaborative approach, willingness to teach others, curiosity, and commitment to lifelong learning.
- Empathy and ability to develop trusting relationships with clients and Associates.
Responsibilities
- Provide veterinary care to small-animal wellness and sick patients.
- Practice across areas including preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, dermatology, and soft-tissue surgery.
- Use available diagnostic capabilities, including in-house laboratory testing, digital radiography, ultrasound, and endoscopy, to support patient care.
- Provide compassionate care and incorporate Fear Free techniques.
- Collaborate and communicate with veterinarians and veterinary support professionals.
- Uphold the highest standard of medicine and the veterinary code of ethics.
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Infertility benefits and gender affirmation services.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days.
- WOOF University continuing education for doctors and the care team.
- Access to a Clinical Studies program.
- Headspace app subscriptions, a Fidelity financial wellness tool, and additional mental health resources.
- Employee pet discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
