Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
- Associate Veterinarian
- Department: General Practice Hospitals
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Location: Hillside Veterinary Hospital
Description
Ready to elevate your career? Hillside Veterinary Hospital is excited to add you as an Associate Veterinarian! Our team located in Charles Town, WV prides themselves on their collaborative culture that integrates a variety of medical and surgical cases (soft tissue surgeries, orthopedic, mass removals, wound repairs, etc.), while supporting you in your professional aspirations. This position would be a great opportunity for all experience levels.
- State-of-the art equipment: x-ray, dental x-rays, ultrasound, and surgical laser
- Close-knit team - we have a huge 4th of July bash every year!
- Multi-doctor team with 7 amazing veterinarians!
Nestled right in a Hallmark-vibes town with mom-&-pop shops, locally-owned restaurants, and only 1 and half hours from Washington, DC!
Key Responsibilities
- Serve patients and clients with a relationship-based approach
- Collaborate and engage with the clinical team and leadership
- Grow relationships within the practice and the Charles Town community
- Encourage the growth of support staff members through our internal LevelUp training program
- Manage a varying caseload, including surgeries and appointments during our open hours
Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise
DVM/VMD degree from an AVMA accredited college (or successful completion of the ECFVG or PAVE program)
Active license in good standing to practice in the state in which candidate will be employed (or the ability to obtain a license in that state)
Inclusive Compensation Package
Sign-On Bonus Options
Optional Pro-Sal with No Negative Accrual
- Significantly Discounted Personal Veterinary Care – Multiple Pets!
- Paid Continuing Education (CE) Days & Allowance
- Paid State Licensing Fees
- Paid AVMA and State Professional Dues
- Covered Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT)
- Personalized & Surgical Mentorship
- Internal Veterinarian Collaboration & Consultations Platforms
- Flexible Compensation Package
- Healthcare Packages & 401k Retirement Match
3 Weeks PTO, Paid Holidays, 6 weeks of paid Parental Leave (for both parents!), Work/Life Balance day off annually
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited college or equivalent. Additionally, they must possess an active, good-standing license to practice veterinary medicine in the state of employment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.5% of West 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, 82% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $138k (middle half $123k–$155k)469 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | West Virginia index 89.5 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in West Virginia | 26 active | 3,407 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 82% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,234 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+145%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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