Veterinarian - General Practice

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian | Dale City Animal Hospital | Woodbridge, VA

Join a hospital where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your schedule is built with work-life balance in mind.

At Dale City Animal Hospital, we're looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team and help shape the future of our hospital. With more than 30 years of service to the community and a recent move into a brand-new facility, this is an exciting opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a modern, collaborative environment.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian looking for a fresh start or an early-career doctor eager to grow, you'll find the tools, mentorship, and support needed to thrive both professionally and personally.

Why Dale City Animal Hospital?

Newly Renovated Facility: Practice in a purpose-built hospital featuring modern upgrades, enhanced workflow, and advanced medical equipment.

Flexible Scheduling: We work with our doctors to create schedules that support their lifestyle and promote long-term career satisfaction.

No Overnight Responsibilities: Enjoy practicing quality medicine without overnight patient care obligations.

Opportunity to Make an Impact: As we continue to grow in our new location, you'll have the chance to influence hospital culture, services, and the future direction of the practice.

Supportive Team Environment: Collaboration, communication, and mutual respect are at the center of everything we do.

Comprehensive Medical Services

Our doctors have access to a wide range of diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including:

Ultrasound

Soft Tissue Surgery

Dentistry

Digital Radiography

In-House Laboratory

Radiology

Electrocautery

Cold Laser Therapy

Who We're Looking For

Passionate about delivering high-quality veterinary medicine

Values teamwork, collaboration, and client service

Enjoys building strong relationships with clients and patients

Committed to continued learning and professional development

Interested in contributing to the growth and success of a thriving practice

What We Offer

Competitive compensation package

Production opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Continuing education allowance

Professional dues, licensing, and liability coverage

Mentorship and career development opportunities

Life in Northern Virginia

Located in Woodbridge, Virginia, Dale City Animal Hospital offers the convenience of suburban living with easy access to everything the Washington, DC metropolitan area has to offer.

Only 40 minutes from Washington, DC

Metro access for convenient commuting

Commutable from Old Town Alexandria and surrounding Northern Virginia communities

Minutes from Potomac Mills, one of the area's premier shopping destinations

Access to outstanding state and national parks

Just two hours from Shenandoah National Park for weekend hiking and outdoor adventures

Diverse community, excellent restaurants, and endless entertainment options

If you're looking for a hospital where you can practice great medicine, help shape a growing team, and enjoy all that Northern Virginia has to offer, we'd love to connect with you.

Come grow your career with Dale City Animal Hospital.

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.