Doctor of Veterinary degree from an AVMA accredited university required
Current DEA License or willingness to obtain upon hiring
Active Veterinary State License upon hiring
Experience in small animal practice preferred, but new graduates welcome if they have technician experience
Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative environment
Responsibilities
Provide primary and urgent veterinary care to small animal patients
Perform soft tissue surgeries and dentistry as needed
Collaborate with visiting specialists in surgery, neurology, and dermatology
Utilize electronic medical records for efficient patient management
Participate in continuous education and mentorship programs
Ensure a positive and stress-free client and patient experience
Benefits
Relocation stipend offered
Full-time benefits available for only 30 hours/week
Equity opportunity available in 2025
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution
Paid vacation & sick leave, 401k plan with employer match
Continuing education stipends for hands-on labs and courses have been included
100% coverage of liability, professional dues, and licensing fees
Full Job Description
The Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital team provides primary and urgent care treatment, as well as soft tissue surgery and dentistry, to Hampton, Virginia and surrounding small animal communities. We have been AAHA Accredited since 1992 and have visiting specialists in surgery, neurology, dermatology and more providing additional services to our patients. Our efficient, communicative, highly skilled team does everything it can to make the client and patient experience positive and stress-free, earning a wonderful reputation in the community.
Armistead Avenue Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced or new graduate veterinarian to join our growing team!
Due to the supportive environment, a majority of doctors and support staff have been with the practice for multiple years. In fact, more than 10 employees have been with the practice for longer than a decade!
Highlights:
New Medical Director focused on quality care, efficient workflows and building on Armistead's already very strong team culture
Appointment-based model, NOT walk-in only. Electronic medical records transition complete
We are searching for the best person for this phenomenal team, so schedule is very flexible - FT, PT, relief
AAHA accredited since 1992
100% veterinarian retention over past several years. This position is open due to retirement.
4 Licensed Veterinary Technicians with additional assistant currently pursuing licensure
12:00pm-2:00pm break from appointments M-F
A board-certified surgeon and skilled ultrasonographer visit weekly to support our diagnostic and treatment plans
What we are looking for:
Experienced full-time, part-time or relief veterinarian
New graduates with prior experience working as a small animal technician or assistant will be considered
What we offer:
Full-time base salary range 150-180k + optional production plan
Earning potential on production plan exceeds 200k
Relocation stipend
Full-time benefits at 30 hours/week!
Equity opportunity available in 2025
Basic benefits information: Paid vacation & sick leave; health, dental, vision insurance with generous employer contribution; several additional supplemental insurance options; 100% coverage of liability, license defense, professional dues and licensing fees, 401k with generous employer contribution, 100% coverage of short term disability insurance premiums.
Additional continuing education stipends for hands on wetlabs/courses
MentorVet, Veterinary Specialists on Demand and several other support platforms available
About VetEvolve
Armistead Avenue is part of the VetEvolve hospital network. VetEvolve's goal is simple - to provide every team member with the resources they need to be "Happy Here." Happy Here means something different to each individual and will evolve as you progress through your career and/or experience significant life changes. We look forward to learning more about your goals and how we can best support you.
Strong, people-focused culture centered around our core values - Serve, Evolve, Trust. We use these values to guide our actions and the way we support each other every day.
"They allow me the freedom to practice as I see fit...We can make almost all of our main decisions ourselves, at the clinic level. Their up front focus on honesty and improving over time keeps surprising me each time they demonstrate it. Veterinary medicine is not always the prettiest, easiest, happiest, or most satisfying line of work as we all know, but I can't imagine doing it for any other group. VetEvolve has been able to retain a small feel over time, as it grows, which is huge for me." - VetEvolve Veterinarian
Learn more about why our veterinarians and support teams are Happy Here via our blog and video pages
Qualifications:
Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an AVMA accredited university upon hire
Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
Active Veterinary State License upon hire
Apply here or contact Meaghan Mostriansky at Mostriansky@vetevolve.com for more information and a confidential, exploratory conversation!
