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Earlysville Animal Hospital
Earlysville, Virginia

Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

VeterinarianIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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Job Description

Who We Are

Earlysville Animal Hospital in Earlysville, VA, is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our compassionate and collaborative team. We are primarily seeking an experienced veterinarian but may consider a motivated new graduate.

Mentorship opportunities include shadowing experienced doctors, extended appointment times, and one-on-one surgical training. Our full-time veterinarians typically work 3–4 days per week with rotating Saturdays and no after-hours or on-call requirements.

Experience and a strong interest in soft tissue surgery are highly preferred, as our practice is seeking a veterinarian who is confident performing surgical procedures and eager to further develop our surgical services.

Located just minutes from Charlottesville, our well-established, six-doctor small animal practice offers a supportive environment, excellent medical resources, and a team that genuinely cares about one another and the patients we serve.

About Our Practice

Our spacious, recently renovated hospital features six exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, and a large treatment area. We are equipped with:

  • Digital radiography and dental radiography
  • Ultrasound
  • Therapeutic and surgical lasers
  • Acupuncture services
  • Four Licensed Veterinary Technicians and five veterinary assistants

Fear Free-trained Support Staff

Our team is passionate about providing exceptional veterinary care while maintaining a positive, collaborative work environment. We encourage continued learning through regular lunch-and-learns, team meetings, and opportunities for professional development.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation and sign-on bonus opportunities
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid time off
  • Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
  • Professional dues and licensing reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • We also prioritize work-life balance!

What's in It for You

If you're looking for a supportive team, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to practice high-quality veterinary medicine, we'd love to hear from you!

Where We Are

Life in Earlysville, VA

Located in scenic Albemarle County, Earlysville offers small-town charm with convenient access to Charlottesville and the University of Virginia. Surrounded by the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, the area is known for its wineries, breweries, hiking trails, and outdoor recreation. With Shenandoah National Park nearby and a vibrant dining and shopping scene in Charlottesville, it's a wonderful place to live, work, and explore!

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical and surgical care to small animal patients in a collaborative hospital environment. Responsibilities include performing soft tissue surgeries, conducting examinations, and participating in team-based patient management.

Requirements

The role is open to experienced veterinarians or motivated new graduates with a strong interest in soft tissue surgery. Candidates must be capable of performing surgical procedures and working effectively within a team-oriented practice.

Key Skills

Therapeutic laserSurgical laserPatient careClinical diagnostics

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, 82% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.9 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,130 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $133k–$153k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia103 active3,168 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 14% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings996 in the last 30 days523 the 30 days before (+90%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+3.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,130 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad at Earlysville Animal Hospital a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,130 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

18 jobs · 15 employers
3
<$95k
3
$95k-135k
6
$135k-175k
5
$175k-215k
1
$224k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
CME allowance
79% this job
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
57% this job
Relocation assistance
50%
Loan repayment
14%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

PETCO Animal Supplies Stores · Leesburg, Virginia

$140k-$224k
#2

GP-Associate Veterinarian-Lincoln Hills Veterinary Hospital

Dvm Launch · Lincoln Hills, California

$140k-$200k
#3

Hospital Medical Leader or Associate Veterinarian

$117k-$186k
#4

Veterinarian

$160k-$180k
+ 28 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,130 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Earlysville Animal Hospital

Veterinary
Earlysville, Virginia

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Compensation
Sign-On Bonus Opportunities
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Generous Paid Time Off
Continuing Education Allowance
Dedicated CE Time

Living in Earlysville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$533k
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.1
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlottesville, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.