Veterinarian – General Practice

Gunston Animal Hospital in Lorton, VA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

$20k Sign-On, $10k Retention, $2k Relocation, $2k Lifestyle Incentive

No Sundays, No On-Call, Personal Pet Care Support, Mentorship

Gunston Animal Hospital is a well-established, 2 doctor, AAHA accredited, full-service, small animal hospital. Community involvement is at the core of our mission, as this provides us with the opportunity to impact most effectively on the human animal bond. We pride ourselves on providing a full spectrum of care for our patients. PAW plans are available so our clients can afford preventative and maintenance care for their pets.

Our culture is one of high standards, professional dedication, patient care, and unrelenting commitment to customer service.

• Cold Laser therapy
• Full in-house IDEXX lab equipment
• 3 exam rooms
• Dental prophylaxis
• Dedicated surgery suite and dental area
• Treatment area with 2 tables

• Safe and Quality Medicine:
  Our team stays educated and utilizes the most up to date techniques and recommendations for the best possible patient care. We also pride ourselves on utilizing fear-free techniques to keep our patients and staff safe while providing the best care possible.
• Friendly/Inclusive Culture:
  Our team acknowledges that great results are only achieved through the teamwork that comes with mutual respect and kindness amongst our team and with our clients.
• We Like to Have Fun!:
  We work hard and have difficult days, but we get through them as a team. We have regular staff meetings and off-site events to celebrate and relax together ! All this hard work has fostered a jovial, considerate, and passionate group of people , we would love to have you as part of our community!

At Gunston, we understand that balancing work and life is incredibly important to be both happy and successful, so we prioritize supporting our staff. Doctors’ schedules are flexible with four days (5-10 hours shifts PT v. FT) per week, no on-call, rotating Saturdays, and flexible lunches.

• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• 20 PTO days per year
• Malpractice coverage
• Annual CE allowance of $2.5k and 5 days
• Health, Vision, and Dental insurance options
• Life insurance, short term/long term disability
• Lifestyle incentive up to $2k

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran.

National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together.

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.