Associate UC & GP Veterinarian- Alexandria King Street
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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
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in veterinary | ranked against 4,521 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $123k–$165k)10 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia | 97 active | 3,111 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 72% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Virginia 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 |
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