Colonial Animal Hospital - Associate Veterinarian

The role

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-quality veterinary care and client service. This role involves performing diagnostic workups, surgeries, and dental procedures for small animals.

What you will do

• Provide high-quality care and service to pets and clients
• Practice medicine compliant with State Veterinary Practice Act and controlled substance laws
• Maintain complete medical records
• Perform diagnostic workups, physical exams, and develop treatment plans
• Prescribe and administer drugs, vaccines, and other therapies
• Perform surgery, dental procedures, and other treatments
• Communicate diagnoses and treatment plans to clients and the medical team
• Promote safety of pets, clients, and team members
• Build relationships with clients
• Attend department and team meetings

Required qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
• Active or eligible state license
• Strong medical, surgical, and diagnostic skills across companion animal practice
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities
• Collaborates effectively in a fast-paced, client-centered environment
• Commitment to maintaining professional ethics, safety, and high-quality patient care
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Safely handle animals up to 130 pounds
• Comfortable sitting, standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods
• Professional, neat appearance consistent with hospital standards

Nice to have

• New graduates and experienced veterinarians welcome to apply

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Access to employee assistance program

About the company

VetEvolve is a network of veterinary practices built to support the people delivering care and the practices they lead. Colonial Animal Hospital is an established small animal practice in Springfield, Virginia.