Associate Veterinarian

Virginia Beach SPCA

$90K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or VMD Degree required
  • Proficient in spay/neuter and soft tissue surgeries
  • Experience in general veterinary medicine
  • Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical care to public and shelter patients
  • Perform surgical procedures including spay/neuter and soft tissue operations
  • Contribute to community outreach through mobile surgical unit services
  • Work collaboratively with a team of seven veterinarians
  • Focus on preventative care and reducing pet population

Benefits

  • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • Annual Employer Paid Continuing Education
  • Licenses/Dues/Membership Coverage
  • Relocation Assistance available
  • Tuition forgiveness options for eligible veterinarians
  • Reduced veterinary costs for personal pets
Full Job Description
The Virginia Beach SPCA (VBSPCA) Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic is seeking a skilled veterinarian who is looking to make a difference in the lives of pets and owners in the Virginia Beach Community. In addition to serving public pet patients, the VBSPCA Low-Cost Veterinary Clinic provides medical care for the VBSPCA shelter animal population of dogs, cats, and small animals.

Routine Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-quality medical care to public patients and owners
  • Perform surgical procedures - mainly spay/neuters and general soft tissue procedures


Clinic Environment:

The VBSPCA operates a fully-equipped facility for both general practice medicine and high-volume spay/neuter services as well as soft tissue, limited orthopedic, and dental surgery.. Our emphasis is on reducing pet population, providing preventative care, and full-service general medicine for the low-income community. Our mobile surgical unit travels to surrounding areas providing low-cost spay/neuter surgery and preventative care to underserved areas. We pride ourselves on our emphasis of a positive workplace culture, work/life balance, and satisfaction in our work with the clients and animals we serve. The VBSPCA has a team of seven veterinarians who work together to provide care for all the populations we serve.

Required Skills:
  • DVM or VMD Degree
  • Solid skills in performing spay/neuter and general soft tissue procedures
  • Clinical experience in general veterinary medicine


Optional but Beneficial Skills
  • Experience in performing dental surgeries


Benefits and Compensation:
  • Salary Range: $90,000 to $115,000 - dependent on experience and surgical efficiency
  • Access to Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Generous Paid Time Off Policy
  • (8) Paid Holidays
  • Annual Employer Paid Continuing Education ($3,000 for full time veterinarians; $2,000 for part time veterinarians)
  • Licenses/Dues/Membership Coverage
  • Relocation Assistance (Negotiable)
  • Tuition forgiveness through federal programs (must be routinely scheduled at least 30 hours a week)
  • Reduced veterinary costs for personal pets


At this time we are unable to accommodate newly graduated veterinary students.

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