Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
A recently opened AAHA-accredited and Cat Friendly veterinary hospital in Alexandria, Virginia is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its growing team. The hospital provides comprehensive General Practice care for dogs and cats, with an emphasis on high-quality, relationship-based medicine and continuity of care. As one of the hospital’s first Associate Veterinarians, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to join during an important stage of its development and contribute to the evolving clinical culture, workflows and client experience. Applications are welcomed from both experienced veterinarians and new graduates, with structured mentorship and hands-on clinical support available for doctors beginning their careers.

Role Description and Responsibilities
This role encompasses the full scope of General Practice responsibilities, including wellness and preventive care, diagnostic investigation, treatment planning, dentistry, surgery and ongoing medical management. The successful veterinarian will take responsibility for patient care from diagnosis through treatment, developing long-term relationships with clients and maintaining continuity throughout their patients’ care. Responsibilities include communicating diagnostic findings and treatment recommendations clearly, educating owners to support informed decision-making and working collaboratively with the wider clinical and support team. As an early member of the veterinary team, the Associate Veterinarian will also have the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of hospital workflows, culture and the client experience. New graduates will receive dedicated mentorship through hands-on guidance, open case discussion and ongoing clinical support, while experienced veterinarians will have the opportunity to bring their existing experience to a developing hospital environment.

Practice Details
The hospital provides a full scope of GP services, including preventive and wellness care, diagnostic medicine, dentistry and surgery, within a modern purpose-built environment. Equipment and clinical capabilities available include, but are not limited to, Digital Radiography, Dental Radiography, Ultrasound and In-House Laboratory Testing, alongside dedicated surgical and dental facilities and modern anesthetic monitoring capabilities. The hospital’s AAHA accreditation reflects established standards across areas including patient care, diagnostics, anesthesia, surgery and hospital operations, while its Cat Friendly designation supports the delivery of considered feline care within the wider small-animal caseload. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with the hospital closed on Sundays.

Team
The hospital is continuing to build its veterinary and support team following its recent opening, providing the incoming Associate Veterinarian with the opportunity to become an early member of the clinical team and contribute to the hospital’s continued development. The team currently have one founding veterinarian. The working environment places an emphasis on collaboration, learning and professional well-being, with leadership supporting open case discussion and shared clinical decision-making. New graduates will benefit from strong, individualized mentorship and hands-on guidance as they develop their confidence and clinical skills, while experienced veterinarians can contribute their knowledge and experience as the hospital establishes and expands its team, clinical processes and presence within the local community.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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