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CityVet DVM
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Associate Veterinarian - Virginia Beach, VA

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$175k

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Job Description

CityVet Virginia Beach is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, doctor‑led team.

CityVet Virginia Beach RedMill is owned and operated by Dr. Erica Feiste, whose background includes advanced emergency surgery and critical care. She is deeply committed to mentorship and education and took a sabbatical to teach at St. George’s University in Grenada, leading junior surgery courses, anesthesia labs, and classes on burnout prevention.

Dr. Feiste believes great medicine starts with supported veterinarians. She creates an environment where DVMs have both the freedom to grow and the safety net they need to succeed. Work-life balance and respect for individual needs are core to how she leads her practice.

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.

Competitive salary ranging from $130,000 to $175,00+ annually, commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Additional compensation opportunities may be available.

  • 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.

For other CityVet roles, visit our careers page.

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Pay Range

  • $130,000—$175,000 USD
  • This Employer participates in E-Verify.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to pets while building lasting relationships with their owners. Perform general practice or urgent care services within a collaborative, doctor-led team environment.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Client relations

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $151k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 46 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 74% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$175kVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $129k–$165k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$151k in purchasing powerVirginia index 101.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia102 active3,066 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 74% no call · 48% no weekends46 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentVirginia healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 13% offer loan repayment165 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

27 jobs · 17 employers
6
<$140k
8
$140k-160k
7
$160k-180k
5
$180k-200k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Relocation assistance
33%
Loan repayment
21% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Leesburg, Virginia

$140k-$224k
#2

Veterinarian - Watertown

Bond Vet · Watertown, Massachusetts

$160k-$187k
#3

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

$117k-$186k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,026 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About CityVet DVM

Veterinary Services
Dallas, Texas
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production commission up to 28%
401(k) with 4% match
Student debt support
Loan repayment resources
Generous PTO
Paid parental leave
Mental health benefits
Free virtual urgent care

Living in Virginia Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$378k≈ 2.9× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,098/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.