Associate Veterinarian

Associate DVM Opening- $135K Base + Sign-On Bonus → $300K+ Production, 8:1 Staff Ratio, Mentorship (Virginia)

Are you a passionate veterinarian looking for a practice where culture, work-life balance, and exceptional medicine come together? At Eagles Nest Animal Hospital, we believe the team you work with makes all the difference in your career satisfaction and personal well-being.

As a privately-owned, woman-founded practice, we've created an environment where you can practice good medicine without burning out. Our 8:1 support staff ratio means you focus on veterinary work, not paperwork.

• Practice Type
  :
  Privately owned, small animal, expanded general practice
• Compensation
  : $135K guaranteed base salary (+ sign-on bonus) transitioning to production model where experienced doctors here average $300K+
• Benefits
  :
  Top-tier health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) with company contribution, wellness program, company-paid oil changes and scrub allowance, PTO, exceptional paid CE policy, and more!
• Schedule
  : 4 clinical days + 1 surgery day (Mon-Fri), 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM, just 1 on-call weekend per month
• The Difference
  : 8:1 support staff ratio, mentorship at every career level, no weekend appointments

Our doctors focus on veterinary medicine, not administrative tasks. With an 8:1 support staff ratio, you won't be filling prescriptions or handling paperwork - you'll be doing what you trained for. Smart scheduling and exceptional support mean higher productivity during regular business hours, not longer days.

Even after 28 years, I still wake up excited to go to work each day. Much of that excitement comes from working with a lovely group of people.  - Dr. Samantha Judge, Owner

About Eagles Nest Animal Hospital

Our Mission is to provide the best quality medicine and customer service at a reasonable price. We are a privately-owned, woman-founded, expanded small animal general practice with four dedicated doctors in our brand-new 8,500 sq ft facility. Located in King George, VA (about 1 hour south of DC - no traffic commute).

• Diverse Caseload
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  Small animal expanded general practice (mostly cats and dogs with some small mammals) offering comprehensive medical services including internal medicine, theriogenology, dentistry, surgery (and some ortho), and some oncology.
• Strong mentorship culture
  :
  Our newest doctor (2024 grad) says:  There is a strong emphasis on learning and collaboration that provides a very strong foundation.
• 10-year associate confirms
  :  Eagle's Nest is my second family. My work-life balance is comfortable, and the hospital owners are very open to suggestions, providing new tools to help us practice better.

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