Description
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."
Ready to Learn More?
Contact: Alexa Frechette, Director of Talent
Phone: 540-775-6800 | Email: Alexa@eaglesnestanimalhospital.com
Eagles Nest Animal Hospital - Where Nice People Practice Exceptional Medicine
