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Springfield Animal Hospital
Springfield, Virginia

Veterinarian - Springfield, VA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Springfield Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team just outside of Washington, D.C. We are looking for a veterinarian who values collaboration, communication, and high-quality patient care and wants to become part of a close-knit, supportive team.

Established in the 1960s, Springfield Animal Hospital is one of the longest-operating veterinary hospitals in the area and has built a strong reputation for providing compassionate, personalized care to generations of pets and families.

While we are proud of our history, we continue to evolve and invest in the future—including a recent remodel and renovation that created a beautiful, modern, welcoming environment designed for clients, patients, and our team to feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.

About Our PracticeWe are a stand-alone, 100% small animal hospital with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Our hospital is home to a family-like team of 20 dedicated professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.

We believe in supporting one another, communicating openly, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued. Our team connects both inside and outside of the hospital through strong relationships, shared experiences, and a commitment to making Springfield Animal Hospital a great place to work.

We are proud to serve a diverse community and partner with local organizations, shelters, and community groups to help provide care to pets and families throughout the area. Located near a large military community, we have the privilege of supporting many military families and their beloved pets. Practice Highlights

  • Recently renovated client and patient spaces with a modern, welcoming atmosphere
  • Three exam rooms, including a dedicated comfort room
  • Large treatment area and surgical suite
  • Boarding and grooming services on site
  • Fully paperless practice
  • Strong team collaboration and supportive culture and mentorship
  • Equipment
  • Ultrasound
  • Digital and dental radiography
  • Electrocautery
  • IDEXX in-house CBC and chemistry analyzers
  • Schedule & Caseload
  • 4-day work week
  • 10–15 appointments per day
  • 30-minute wellness and sick appointments
  • 1–2 Saturdays per month

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with employer support
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Continuing education allowance, professional dues, and professional liability coverage
  • Paid vacation and paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoption

What's in It for You

At Springfield Animal Hospital, you'll enjoy the autonomy and personal connection of a community practice with the resources, support, and career growth opportunities of the Vetcor network.

Where We Are

Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., Springfield offers the best of both worlds—suburban comfort with easy access to world-class restaurants, museums, historic landmarks, parks, and cultural attractions.

Enjoy everything the D.C. area has to offer while living in a welcoming community with excellent amenities and outdoor opportunities.

If you're looking for a supportive, established hospital where you can build lasting client relationships, practice high-quality medicine, and work alongside a team that truly feels like family, we'd love to connect with you!

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality medical care to small animal patients through wellness and sick appointments. Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals to maintain the hospital's reputation for compassionate, personalized service.

Requirements

The role requires an experienced veterinarian with a focus on teamwork and high-quality patient care. Candidates must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careSurgeryDentistryDigital radiographyCBC analysisChemistry analysisClient communication

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, 80% have no call, 90% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Springfield, VA at Springfield Animal Hospital a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,187 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs · 14 employers

Sign-on bonus
88% this job
CME allowance
88% this job
401k / retirement match
82% this job
Relocation assistance
53%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$614k
Typical market rent
$3,053/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Springfield Animal Hospital

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Generous sign-on bonus
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with employer support
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing education allowance
Professional dues
Professional liability coverage