Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Compensation based upon experience. Experienced Veterinarians may start at $150,000 with production opportunities.

Our Pembroke location has proudly served the community since 1983, and this is where our story began. For more than four decades, we have been theneighborhood veterinariana trusted, familiar presence known for compassionate care, strong client relationships, and medical excellence. Today, we blend that legacy with advanced diagnostics and modern technology to deliver exceptional veterinary medicine.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian who is motivated, collaborative, and passionate about practicing high-quality medicine in a warm, welcoming environment.

About the Role:
This position is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoysworking up cases, values clinical autonomy, and appreciates the opportunity to practice both relationship-based and progressive medicine. You will be supported by a skilled, dedicated team and a loyal client base that values thoroughness and communication.

What We're Looking For:

• An experienced veterinarian with strong medical and surgical skills
• A genuine interest in case workups and diagnostic problem-solving
• Excellent communication skills with clients and team members
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to team-based care
• A desire to build long-term client relationships within a neighborhood practice setting

What We Offer

• A 4-day workweek with no nights
• Competitive Wages
  
• Relocation expenses coverage eligibility
• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• CE Opportunities
• Retirement plan
• Pet care discounted program
• A supportive, collegial team culture
• Advanced diagnostic and technological resources to support high-level care
• Loyal, established clientele and a reputation built on trust
• A practice environment that values both modern medicine and personal connection

If you are an experienced veterinarian looking to practice meaningful medicine in a community-focused clinicwhile still having access to advanced tools and diagnosticswe would love to speak with you.

Location

Hope Springs Veterinary proudly serves the Hampton Roads area. With two locations in Virginia Beach, and our third in Chesapeake, Virginia, we have gotten to experience all the Coastal Virginia area has to offer. From numerous outdoor activities to the boardwalk in Virginia Beach, exploring the first U.S. settlement in Jamestown to walking along the shores to see lighthouses, here in the coastal Virginia area there is something for everyone!

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program required
• Be licensed or able to be licensed in the state of Virginia
• A minimum of three to five years of experience preferred
• Routine surgical and dental experience required
• Experience working with ultrasound preferred
• Highly motivated, with a desire to lead our amazing team
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated compassion for patients and clients
• Ability to collaborate and work within a team environment