Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

Position Overview

Are you looking for a unique place to practice the art of veterinary medicine? Do you love working with a group of people that genuinely care for each other and are truly committed to creating something unique and different? Are you looking for a chance to influence the direction and growth of a practice that’s committed to remaining privately owned and operated? Do you know at your core that there has to be a better way to make a difference? Then, we might have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location

Our client is located in the heart of Chesapeake, Virginia, minutes away from Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Virginia Beach is one of the most popular vacation spots on the East Coast and offers something for everyone. Beautiful beaches, gorgeous mountains a short drive away, a fantastic variety of diverse cuisine, a thriving nightlife, theaters, historic sites and the Virginia Beach Symphony and outdoor amphitheaters. Chesapeake is about a 15-minute drive to the beach, and a short drive away from the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the Eastern Shore. The city of Chesapeake is known as a place that holds significant history and is the home to many beautiful hiking trails and waterways that make for a great day of adventure and serenity. There are 22 miles of waterways in Chesapeake that include canals, rivers, and lakes. You can even visit the Dismal Swamp Canal, with miles of hiking and biking paths featuring wildlife galore! If you love the great outdoors, then the Tidewater area of Virginia is a great place to call home.

Practice Overview

Our client prioritizes practicing high quality medicine and allowing time for our doctors to actually heal their patient’s vs having to run from room to room, focusing on volume instead of focusing on healing. They continue to invest in state-of-the-art training and technology to give their doctors the best equipment available to practice their craft. Their goal is to minimize the stress on their patients (and their staff) and ensure their clients have a wonderful and meaningful experience here. They provide undivided attention to solve the medical problems that each patient is facing in a relaxed, friendly, and caring environment. They offer the best of both Eastern and Western medicine to cover expansive healing modalities because they believe that that is what’s in the best interest of the pets and their owners. Their talented staff are all aligned and committed to creating an extremely unique space for healing, and they work hard to maintain a respectful, honoring and supportive office culture for each other. It’s like a family there. If you’re looking for a patient/client-centered and service-oriented practice that also honors, respects and invests back into their staff, we would love to speak with you.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Build and maintain client relationships

• Diagnose, treat, and manage a variety of small animal cases

• Perform general wellness exams and surgeries

• Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care

• Guide and utilize exceptional support staff

• Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork

Qualifications

• Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program is required

• Licensed, or able to become licensed in the state of Virginia required

• A minimum of three years of experience is preferred but not mandatory

• Interest or experience in all aspects of veterinary medicine; exposure/expertise in Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, and Chiropractic would be a bonus skill but not required. We have these skills in house and are willing to teach and mentor

• Highly motivated, with passion for continuing education and improving this industry

• Positive attitude with a desire to empower those around you

• Commitment to ethics and integrity

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay based on experience with bonus structure and commission split

• 4-day work week, including numerous 3-day weekends. No more than 1 ½ Saturday/month and not every month.

• No on-call or after-hours will be required. We close at 5 pm 2 days/wk and 6:30 3 days/wk.

• Relocation support available

• 401K with company matching

• Fully paid Health insurance

• Paid vacation and holidays with extra days off for CE

• Annual CE funds, DEA and Licensure

• Uniform allowance

• Commitment to healthy work life balance for all employees

• Employee Assistance Program

• Potential ownership opportunities

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chesapeake, VA 23320: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: One location