Associate Veterinarian

  • Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
  • Herndon, Virginia
  • 7 days ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$180,000 Annual

Job Description


Introduction
Our client is a well-established small animal veterinary hospital that has proudly served its local community since 1967 and is now seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its close-knit team. The practice focuses on high-quality medicine for cats and dogs, offering a broad scope of general practice and urgent care services. This opportunity is ideal for veterinarians who value practicing comprehensive medicine while building lasting relationships with clients in a trusted, community-based setting.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with Saturday hours from 7:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. There are no Sunday hours. The role is open to both full-time and part-time veterinarians, with scheduling flexibility available to support work-life balance.

Role Description and Responsibilities
As an Associate Veterinarian, you will provide a full range of general practice services, including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and ongoing case management. You will work with a varied caseload that also includes urgent care cases, allowing you to continually develop and refine your clinical skills. This role is open to new graduates and experienced veterinarians, with support and collaboration available within the team to help you succeed and grow.

Practice Details
The hospital is fully equipped to support modern veterinary medicine and provides comprehensive small animal care to pets throughout the local community. Services include wellness and prevention, advanced diagnostics, surgical procedures, and urgent care, offering meaningful clinical variety and the opportunity to practice up-to-date medicine across a wide spectrum of patient needs.

Team
You will be joining a team of three veterinarians, supported by a fantastic and experienced support staff. The culture is collaborative, welcoming, and team-oriented, creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive clinically while feeling genuinely supported in their day-to-day work.

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

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

  • Competitive Annual Base Salary up to $180K
  • Sign On Bonus
  • Monthly Production Bonus with NO Negative Accrual
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Competitive Paid Time Off
  • Company Paid Wellness Programs and Support
  • Paid Continuing Education & Dedicated Days Off to Attend
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid Parental leave
  • Company Paid License Fees and Professional Dues
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D Insurance
  • Personal Pet Discounts

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$180,000 Annual

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job ID: 512926389

Originally Posted on: 3/9/2026