Field Support Veterinarian- Virginia
Listed compensation
$120k–$160k
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Job Description
At Encore Vet Group, we believe in supporting our practices from the ground up—with heart, hustle, and expert care. We’re currently seeking a Field Support Veterinarian to serve as a full or part-time, travel-based veterinarian across our hospitals in Virginia.
What You’ll Do
As a Field Support Veterinarian, you’ll provide hands-on veterinary care to Encore practices in your region as the practice need arises. This role is ideal for someone who loves variety, enjoys building relationships across multiple teams, wants flexible workdays, and thrives in a dynamic, travel-friendly position.
You’ll step in as a trusted DVM when hospitals need coverage—due to vacations, leaves of absence, or transitions. You’ll be a trusted presence for locally led teams who are deeply grateful for your care and commitment while a teammate steps away to recharge or grow their family.
- This Might Be You If You...
- Are a US Licesned DVM who enjoys fast-paced environments and working with different teams
- Have a flexible mindset and a proactive, can-do attitude
- Are confident in your clinical skills and can jump into any setting
- Thrive on variety and love making an impact
- Want the stability of reoccruring shifts with the adventure of relief-style work
Why Virginia?
With a perfect blend of history, charm, and natural beauty, Virginia offers something for everyone. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to coastal towns, you’ll find welcoming communities, diverse caseloads, and endless weekend escapes.
- The Perks + Benefits
- Up to a 5% match on your 401(k)
- A generous CE allowance to help fuel your growth
- Uniform allowance to keep you comfortable and clinic-ready
- Discounted care for your personal pets
- Paid Time Off for those working 25+ hours per week
- A robust Employee Assistance Program—from mental health support to financial tools
- Access to Encore Vet Group’s exclusive library of training, education, and development resources
Pay Range
USD $120,000.00 - USD $160,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
Provide hands-on veterinary care across various hospital locations in Virginia as needed. Act as a trusted DVM to support local teams during vacations, leaves of absence, or transitions.
Requirements
Must be a US-licensed DVM with a flexible mindset and the ability to work in fast-paced, varied clinical settings. Candidates should be confident in their clinical skills and comfortable with travel-based work.
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 New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% have no call, 41% require no weekends.
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$160k-$220kWork-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,064 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Living in New York
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $876k≈ 7.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,154/mo≈ 42% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 40 min
- State income tax
- Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.