Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a practice providing comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats in Norfolk, Virginia, and is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join the team. The practice is open to both full-time and part-time applicants and has been serving the local community since 2012, providing high-quality small animal medicine with a strong emphasis on compassionate patient care. With an excellent 4.8-star Google rating and a commitment to building lasting client relationships, the practice offers a supportive working environment focused on clinical excellence, professional development, and collaborative veterinary medicine.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive veterinary care, including wellness examinations, preventive medicine, diagnostic testing, advanced medical treatments, and surgical procedures. Clinical responsibilities include diagnosing and treating medical conditions, developing appropriate treatment plans, and performing procedures such as spaying and neutering, soft tissue surgery, mass removal, and dental surgery. The role also involves building lasting relationships with clients, communicating clinical findings and treatment recommendations, and educating pet owners to support informed decisions about their animals’ health. Veterinarians will have the clinical freedom to uphold high standards of patient care while collaborating with the wider veterinary team. Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates will be considered for this position.

Practice Details
The practice offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services, including wellness and preventive care, diagnostic testing, advanced medical care, and surgical procedures. Additional clinical services include laser therapy and behavioral therapy, alongside anesthesia, spaying and neutering, soft tissue surgery, mass removal, and dental surgery. The practice also benefits from access to internal specialty consultations for complex medical cases, supported by a wider veterinary network offering continuing education resources, professional development programs, and clinical workflow support. Opening hours are Monday through Thursday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the practice closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Team
The practice currently has one DVM and a great tenured support team. The working environment is collaborative and supportive, with experienced paraprofessional staff assisting in delivering high-quality patient care. The practice places a strong emphasis on teamwork, continuing education, and professional development, with access to mentorship and career progression opportunities through its wider veterinary network.

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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