Associate Veterinarian

Colony Animal Hospital has been providing compassionate, elevated veterinary care to our community for over 55 years. Located in the heart of Newport News, VA , just a short drive from beaches, mountains, and Washington D.C., our AAHA-accredited practice is ready to welcome a dedicated veterinarian to our collaborative, skilled team.

• Small animal practice with 53+ years of continuous AAHA accreditation
• Modern diagnostics: digital radiology, ultrasound, digital dental radiography, video otoscope, cold laser, full in-house lab
• Caseload includes small animals, pocket pets, and exotics
• Loyal, long-established clientele and strong community reputation

• Competitive compensation with production bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, CE allowance, PTO, dues/licensure fees)
• Mentorship for new grads with weekly dedicated case review time

• Provide high-quality medicine and surgery in a supportive environment
• Collaborate with skilled support staff and colleagues on diverse cases
• Work with a wide variety of patients including exotics and pocket pets
• Contribute to practice growth and participate in leadership discussions

• DVM/VMD (or eligibility) in Virginia
• Passionate about high-quality patient care and client communication
• Interest in expanding skills in surgery, ultrasound, or exotics a plus
• New graduates and experienced veterinarians encouraged to apply

• Guaranteed base salary with opportunity to earn production
• Signing bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
• Practice-sponsored life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid time-off for personal use and to attend continuing education
• Annual continuing education allowance
• Coverage in our AVMA PLIT policy
• Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees
• Reimbursement of professional membership dues (AVMA, AAHA & VVMA)