Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | Ruckersville Animal Hospital

Job Description

Job Description

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140K–$160K base | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125K  

Position Overview  

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Ruckersville Animal Hospital. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center/Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

With a new leadership team in place, Ruckersville is entering an exciting new chapter. This is an opportunity for a Doctor who wants to practice with clinical autonomy, contribute to a positive medical culture, and play a meaningful role in the hospital's continued growth and success. 

Serving Ruckersville and the surrounding community since 1988, the hospital provides comprehensive care ranging from wellness and preventive medicine to dentistry and laser therapy in a modern, well-equipped facility. 

You care for pets. We care for you.  

Why You'll Love Working Here  

• The opportunity to help shape the hospital's next chapter alongside a new Medical Director and leadership team 
• Clinical autonomy and a commitment to high-quality medicine 
• Modern, state-of-the-art facility 
• An experienced veterinary and support team 
• A trusted community presence dating back to 1988 (38+ years!) 

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony  

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Ruckersville offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Three- or four-day workweeks 
• No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations 
• Lifestyle scheduling that creates more room for family needs, CE, academic interests, or other commitments 

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members. 

What We Offer  

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $125,000 
• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $140,000-$160,000 base, with earning potential up to $200,000 in total compensation 
• Flexible scheduling  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster) 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team Member Pet Discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support—including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle—a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources  

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Lindsay Aimar at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups 
• Client communication and education 
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery 
• Maintaining accurate medical records 
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols 
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency 
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations 
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge 
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld 
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management. 

Qualifications (Required)  

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university 
• Current State Veterinary License 
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained 
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice 
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. 
• Excellent surgical and dental skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. 
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff. 
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work. 
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)  

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital. 
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.