Associate Veterinarian- Cape Charles, VA
About The Position
Cape Charles Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time veterinarian to join our collaborative two-doctor practice. This is an excellent opportunity for both new graduates seeking mentorship and experienced veterinarians wanting a positive, balanced environment. You’ll receive competitive compensation with production, a $60k signing bonus package, schedule flexibility, paid family leave, and strong clinical support so you can focus on practicing quality medicine and building client relationships. We are a close-knit small animal practice where teamwork and communication keep the day running smoothly. This is not a high-volume, high-pressure environment — you’ll have the time and support to practice medicine thoughtfully, build relationships with clients, and manage cases appropriately. New graduates receive mentorship and case guidance, while experienced DVMs enjoy autonomy and a consistent workflow. We prioritize reasonable appointment pacing, supportive and friendly staff, high-quality, compassionate medicine, predictable scheduling and work-life balance, and a respectful, team-focused culture.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required
- Licensure in the state/s candidate will be working
- Ability to show compassion to both pets and their owners
- Outstanding dexterity in handling animals while performing precise tasks
- Ability to react quickly and make decisions under pressure about the wellbeing of an animal
- Strong fondness and understanding of animals
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of animal behavior
- Ability to use medical technologies during diagnosis, research and surgery of animals
Nice To Haves
- Mentorship available + autonomy supported
Responsibilities
- Examine animals to assess their health and diagnose problems
- Treat and dress wounds
- Perform surgery on animals
- Test for and vaccinate against diseases
- Operate medical equipment, such as x-ray machines
- Advise animal owners about general care, medical conditions, and treatments
- Prescribe medication
- Work closely in collaboration with team members to provide high quality care
Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
- $60K signing bonus package
- Paid family leave
- Schedule flexibility + true PTO
- Strong clinical support
- Six figure starting salary plus production with no negative accrual
- Generous signing bonus, student loan support, relocation stipend and no upfront non-compete.
- Custom compensation packages, tailored to the needs of the Veterinarian
- Robust benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k with match, company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
- Parental support including paid parental leave and adoption assistance
- Veterinarian-focused culture, schedule flexibility promoting work/life balance and paid time off with free access to Carebnb, CareVet’s vacation properties
- Mentorship-driven experience with strong focus on skill development and CE opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program with a focus on compassion fatigue and stress support, including access to CareVet’s on-staff licensed social worker
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
