Spotsylvania Animal Hospital - Associate Veterinarian

VetEvolve•Fredericksburg, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Spotsylvania Animal Hospital, a member of the VetEvolve network, is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian in the Fredericksburg, Virginia area. The veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care and exceptional client service, advocates for pets and their quality of life, builds lasting relationships with clients, supports the human-pet bond, and educates clients about pet health. The role partners with the Practice Manager to foster a positive, high-performing culture aligned with VetEvolve’s values: Care First, Better Together, Grow Forward, and Own It. The position offers clinical autonomy alongside professional support and a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule must be flexible, with availability during all hours the practice is open.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
Active or eligible state veterinary license.
Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills in companion animal practice.
Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment.
Commitment to professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and safely handle animals up to 130 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and kneel for extended periods throughout the workday.
Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards.
Ability to work a flexible schedule and be available during all hours the practice is open.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality care and service to pets and clients while supporting practice efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Practice in compliance with applicable state veterinary practice and controlled-substance laws.
Document care appropriately and maintain complete medical records consistent with practice quality-control guidelines.
Conduct diagnostic workups, obtain histories and perform physical examinations, develop treatment plans, and provide urgent, preventive, and ongoing care.
Prescribe and administer medications, vaccines, and other therapies; perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments using standard protocols, instruments, and equipment.
Communicate diagnoses, treatment plans, and home-care instructions to clients and the veterinary medical team, and address client concerns.
Promote the safety of pets, clients, and team members through safe restraint, adherence to practice guidelines, and clean, organized, sterile treatment, examination, and laboratory areas.
Build lasting client relationships and encourage trust and compliance.
Attend in-person and virtual department and team meetings to collaborate and support practice alignment.
Perform other duties as assigned.