Associate Veterinarian – Greater Richmond Area, Virginia
About The Position
A modern small animal practice in the Greater Richmond area of Virginia is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, no on-call rotation, strong clinical support, and the ability to develop specialized areas of interest alongside general practice medicine. The hospital is a well-maintained, contemporary facility with current veterinary equipment and systems designed to support efficient, high-quality patient care. The team embraces cooperative, low-stress patient handling. Veterinarians who are Fear Free certified, Feline Friendly–minded, or simply committed to scruff-free, cooperative-care techniques will find an environment that supports that approach. The practice actively supports veterinarians who want to develop a clinical niche. Doctors with training — or an interest in pursuing training — in areas such as Acupuncture, Chiropractic care, Rehabilitation, Herbal medicine, or Canine sports and performance medicine can be provided dedicated scheduling space to develop that caseload while continuing to practice general veterinary medicine. The surrounding area has an active dog-sports and performance community that creates additional opportunities for veterinarians interested in these services. A favorable staff-to-doctor ratio provides veterinarians with the support needed to focus on excellent patient care and medicine.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- Valid Virginia veterinary license
- Ability to provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals
Nice To Haves
- Fear Free certified
- Feline Friendly–minded
- Certification or interest in integrative medicine or canine sports medicine
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animals.
- Develop specialized areas of interest alongside general practice medicine.
- Embrace cooperative, low-stress patient handling techniques.
- Develop a clinical niche in areas such as Acupuncture, Chiropractic care, Rehabilitation, Herbal medicine, or Canine sports and performance medicine.
- Focus on excellent patient care and medicine with strong clinical support.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- No on-call rotation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement benefits
- 401(k)
- Generous continuing education allowance
- Veterinary licenses and professional dues covered
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Partnership opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
