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Veterinarian at National Veterinary Associates
Job Description
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**Open to NEW GRAD candidates – offering a structured Mentorship Program!
** NO weekend, overnight, or on-call shifts required!!
**Retention Bonuses and Relocation available
**$100-$130,000 Base Salary (varies based on qualifications/experience)
We are a well‑established, high‑volume, multi‑doctor small animal practice. We take pride in delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding client service. Our team is a passionate group of veterinary professionals who lead with compassion, enthusiasm, and genuine love for animals.
Our culture is warm, supportive, and fun. We enjoy celebrating birthdays and holidays, hosting weekly in‑hospital breakfast bars, and gathering for occasional game nights and team‑building events. Strong communication is one of our core values, reinforced through weekly huddles, monthly staff meetings, and quarterly doctors’ meetings. Our leadership team also meets weekly to ensure our clients, patients, and staff receive consistent support. In addition, we prioritize ongoing education through bi‑monthly Lunch and Learns and CE opportunities for the entire team.
We value work–life balance and are proud to offer a schedule with no weekend, overnight, or on‑call shifts. Our practice culture encourages both personal and professional growth, and our team is excited to welcome new members into our collaborative environment. For new graduates, we offer a customized mosaic mentorship model, allowing our experienced DVMs to provide guidance across their individual areas of expertise.
Our Hospital:
- 9,500 sq. ft. state-of-the-art facility
- Fully-equipped surgical and dental suites
- Six exam rooms, a dedicated euthanasia room and spacious work areas
- Knowledgeable, competent, and tenured support staff
- Full In-house laboratory utilizing Idexx equipment
- Diagnostic capabilities include a video otoscope, endoscopy, ultrasonography, and digital radiography
- Fully stocked in-hospital pharmacy
- Therapeutic laser
- Dedicated doctor’s office
- Large staff lounge
- Online pharmacy, offering home delivery with competitive pricing
About the area:
Woodstock, Virginia is a charming small town with a true family-friendly feel—an ideal place to plant roots and raise a family. The area is full of life, offering unique boutique-style shops, locally owned restaurants, thriving farmers markets, and a variety of seasonal community events and festivals. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to hiking, fishing, and scenic adventures, while those who appreciate history and the arts will enjoy the wealth of local cultural attractions. Surrounded by picturesque mountainscapes and beautiful scenic drives, Woodstock offers a peaceful lifestyle with stunning natural views. As a bonus, we are just 1.5 to 2 hours from the diverse and vibrant culture of Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C.—close enough to explore big-city amenities, but far enough to avoid the high cost of living.
We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefit package
- Professional liability coverage
- Licenses and professional/association dues
- Continuing education allowance
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Six paid holidays annually
- Generous pet care benefits
- Retirement 401k plan
- Uniform allowance
- Retention bonuses
- Relocation allowance
Job Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited university
- Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of Virginia
- Exemplary communications skills
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, compassionate individual
- Commitment to positively represent the hospital to our clients and community
Typical mid-level pay: $126k for Veterinarians nationally
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