Associate Veterinarian

We are working on behalf of a well established, community rooted small animal hospital in Fredericksburg, VA that is looking to welcome a Full Time or Part Time Associate Veterinarian to its team. Founded nearly twenty years ago, the practice has built an excellent reputation across the Fredericksburg, Stafford, and King George communities for compassionate, high quality care, treating both small animals and exotic pets with a personalized approach. The team is looking for a collaborative, compassionate veterinarian with strong communication skills, someone who enjoys supporting and mentoring support staff and is confident in their clinical decision making. Strong skills in preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry are preferred, and experience with exotics is a welcome bonus. Applicants at all experience levels are encouraged to apply, including new graduates, and there is a structured mentorship program in place for anyone looking to build confidence early in their career. The hospital places real emphasis on proactive medicine, focusing on prevention and early detection, and on building honest, long term partnerships with pet owners. Just an hour south of Washington, DC, the area offers a genuine blend of small town character, history, and scenic parks, with easy access to everything the capital has to offer. The culture is a big part of the draw here, with a close knit team that genuinely enjoys each other's company, and there is no non-compete and no negative accrual. Key Highlights Well established small animal and exotics practice with a strong community reputation Sign-on and retention bonus package of up to $50,000 No non-compete and no negative accrual Structured mentorship program, with new graduates genuinely welcomed Full time or part time schedules both considered Relocation package available alongside competitive compensation Friendly, close knit team culture with regular social events One hour south of Washington, DC, with parks, history, and easy city access About You DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in Virginia Confident in your clinical decision making and committed to evidence based medicine Strong skills across preventive care, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry Comfortable with exotics, or keen to develop in that area, is a bonus Collaborative communicator who enjoys supporting and mentoring support staff Benefits Competitive base salary with sign-on and retention bonuses up to $50,000 Relocation package available Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with the majority of premiums covered 401(k) with employer match up to 4 percent Generous annual CE allowance plus access to clinical and business training programs State license, DEA, AVMA, state VMA, and VIN memberships reimbursed Paid time off, maternity leave, bereavement leave, and employee pet discounts Next Steps If you are interested, hit \"Apply\" or for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email or call the office at View phone number on click.appcast.io