Responsibilities:
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: 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."
Qualifications
-DVM degree or equivalent
-Have licensure by start date
Newly graduated veterinarians may apply for this position
Employees:
4 Veterinarians And 3 Technicians
How to Apply:
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Contact: Alexa Frechette, Director of Talent
Phone: 540-775-6800 | Email: Alexa@eaglesnestanimalhospital.com
Eagles Nest Animal Hospital - Where Nice People Practice Exceptional Medicine