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CityVet DVM
Alexandria, Virginia

Associate UC & GP Veterinarian- Alexandria King Street

VeterinarianNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Looking for the variety of urgent care cases without overnight ER shifts?

CityVet Alexandria King Street is hiring an Associate Veterinarian for a Hybrid GP + Urgent Care role that combines interesting medical cases with the ability to build long-term client relationships while maintaining excellent work-life balance.

This role is ideal for veterinarians who enjoy diagnostic problem solving, urgent care medicine, and collaborative team environments.

Veterinarian-Owned Leadership

CityVet Alexandria King Street is owned and led by Dr. Choi, a practicing veterinarian and CityVet Partner who believes doctors thrive when they have autonomy, mentorship, and genuine support.

Dr. Choi is passionate about providing compassionate, lifelong care for pets and their families while creating a collaborative environment where veterinarians can grow both clinically and professionally.

You will also have access to a supportive network of 150+ CityVet veterinarians who regularly collaborate on cases, share knowledge, and provide clinical support so you are never practicing alone.

About the Hospital

CityVet Alexandria King Street offers comprehensive veterinary services including:

  • Preventive and wellness care
  • Dentistry
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Urgent care services
  • Advanced diagnostics

Located just southwest of Washington, DC, Alexandria is known for its historic waterfront, vibrant dining scene, and walkable neighborhoods, offering the perfect blend of city access and community charm.

What Your Day Might Look Like

Our hybrid model creates a dynamic and rewarding caseload.

You Will See a Mix Of

  • Scheduled GP wellness and sick visits
  • Urgent care walk-in cases
  • Soft tissue surgeries
  • Medical workups and diagnostics

This allows you to practice engaging, high-quality medicine while avoiding the burnout often associated with traditional ER schedules.

About CityVet

For over 25 years, CityVet has been a company founded and led by veterinarians. We believe in empowering our doctors to practice medicine their way, fostering a culture of collaboration, and providing a clear path to career growth. Our local ownership model is backed by national support, giving you the autonomy you desire with the resources you need to succeed.

  • We are proud of our reputation, which is reflected in our accolades:
  • Certified as a Great Place to Work™ for three consecutive years.
  • Recognized as the #11 Best Place to Work on Glassdoor across all industries.
  • The only GP veterinary company named on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care™.
  • A 4.8-star average Google rating from over 10,000 client reviews.

How We Break the Mold

As a CityVet Veterinarian, you will focus on providing high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. We are looking for a doctor who is committed to excellence in general practice or urgent care services.

  • At CityVet, we C.A.R.E. about our doctors:
  • Culture: A workplace where people feel supported and valued
  • Advancement: Growth through mentorship and ownership opportunities
  • Relationships: Deep connections with teams, clients, and communities
  • Excellence: Delivering the best for people and pets
  • We invest in your future with unparalleled veterinary career opportunities:
  • A Pathway to Ownership: We offer a unique opportunity for partnership without the high financial pressure.
  • Continuing Education: Gain access to Affinity Academy for customized CE and leadership development programs.
  • Supportive Network: Join a community of over 150 veterinarians who collaborate and share knowledge.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent.
  • Licensed to practice in this state or eligible for licensure.
  • A collaborative spirit and a commitment to providing exceptional patient care.
  • Interest in General Practice and/or Urgent Care medicine.

Benefits & Compensation

We believe in rewarding our veterinarians with a benefits package that supports their professional and personal well-being.

  • Unlimited Earning Potential: A progressive compensation model with a guaranteed base salary and no ceiling.
  • Generous Production Commission: Earn up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual.
  • Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match.
  • Financial Wellness: Access to student debt support, financial planning tools, and loan repayment resources.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and comprehensive mental health benefits.

Exceptional Health Care: We provide free virtual urgent care for all full-time team members and their families.

  • Want a Sneak Peek Into Life at CityVet? Check out these videos to learn more about
  • Why Is Our Culture At CityVet So Good?
  • Words to Describe CityVet

Why Work at CityVet?

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re ready to lead a team, grow into ownership, and find your forever clinic, this could be the perfect fit. We’d love to chat.

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Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will manage a hybrid caseload of scheduled general practice wellness visits and urgent care walk-in cases. Responsibilities include performing soft tissue surgeries, conducting medical workups, and building long-term relationships with clients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Preventive careClient relationship managementCollaborative team environment

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 72% have no call, 52% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,521 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$165k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia97 active3,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentVirginia healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 14% offer loan repayment158 active listings, Oct 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+1.0% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,521 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

35 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 18 employers
8
<$135k
4
$135k-160k
10
$160k-185k
4
$185k-210k
2
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
30%
Loan repayment
19% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$140k-$224k
#2

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$140k-$224k
#3

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$96k-$203k
#4

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+ 33 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 5.1
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,079 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site
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About CityVet DVM

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Progressive compensation model with guaranteed base salary and no ceiling
Up to 28% production commission with no negative accrual
401(k) with 4% employer match
Student debt support and loan repayment resources
Financial planning tools
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
Comprehensive mental health benefits

Living in Alexandria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$700k
Typical market rent
$2,275/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.