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Alliance Animal Health
Yorktown, Virginia

Emergency Veterinarian Medical Director

VeterinarianIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Company Description

Animal Emergency Center of Yorktown, Virginia is GROWING! We are looking to add an emergency veterinarian to our awesome veterinary team! Our ideal veterinarian candidate would be open to working nights and weekends. Weekday shifts are 5:30pm to 8am. Both day and overnight shifts are available on the weekends.

At Animal Emergency Center Yorktown, we’re not just a team, we’re a passionate community that thrives on making a difference for animals and the people who love them. We are proud to deliver top-notch emergency care for pets in our community, and for the pet parents who care for them.

Collaboration is our secret sauce, with a tight-knit team who support one another, ensuring balance and support every step of the way. If you’re ready to join a place where your skills, passion, and impact are valued, welcome to your new home!

At our state-of-the-art emergency and critical care hospital, we care for small animals and some exotic pets. We offer laser therapy, hospitalization, bloodwork (Abaxis blood machine), and most emergency surgeries. Our facility is equipped with everything you need to provide top-tier emergency care:

  • Advanced imaging and diagnostic tools
  • Digital x-ray and ultrasound
  • In-house pharmacy and lab
  • Fully equipped surgical suites
  • Learn More About Our Hospital!

Yorktown, VA is the perfect mix of adventure, history, and charm. From kayaking along the York River to hiking scenic trails and exploring historic sites like the Yorktown Battlefield, there’s never a dull moment. The town’s vibrant dining scene, unique shops, and tight-knit community make it feel like home. Whether you’re drawn to the outdoors or its rich culture, Yorktown offers endless possibilities for fun and a place to truly settle in.

Job Description

Are you a passionate and experienced veterinarian with a strong interest and background in emergency medicine? Do you want to play a pivotal role in bringing this Emergency Hospital to the next level and leading a new team?

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to step into a leadership position where you’ll guide the development of our after-hours emergency care.

You’ll provide essential emergency medicine to patients when they need it most, all while working with a talented support team and helping shape the protocols and flow of this beautiful hospital.

What We Offer

  • Leadership opportunity with autonomy and support.
  • Competitive customizable salary
  • Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance, 401k, and more!
  • CE allowance, paid time off, and licensing/dues covered.
  • Opportunities for professional growth as our after-hours services expand.

Ready to Take the Lead?

  • Send your resume to Jessica directly at: [email protected]
  • Come grow with us — and experience life and medicine at their best in Yorktown!

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Current DEA License or obtained upon hire
  • Active Veterinary State License
  • USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire
  • Additional Information

We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-Free, Equal Opportunity Employer.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director will lead the development of after-hours emergency care services and guide the veterinary support team. They will provide essential emergency medical care to small animals and exotic pets while establishing clinical protocols and hospital workflows.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

SurgeryDiagnostic imagingPatient careTeam managementProtocol developmentSmall animal medicineExotic pet careLaboratory diagnostics

Veterinary Emergency Medicine Career Context

Alliance Animal Health ranks #1 of 10 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Veterinarian by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinarian median $150k (middle half $123k–$165k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinarian listings in Virginia166 active4,663 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 64% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings: 38% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 14% offer loan repayment166 active listings, Nov 2026
Veterinarian pay trend+1.8% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Alliance Animal Health#1 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

30 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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3
<$100k
3
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9
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2
$190k-235k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
CME allowance
85% this job
401k / retirement match
85% this job
Sign-on bonus
54%
Relocation assistance
46%
Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 2.8
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,619 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Alliance Animal Health

Veterinary Services
Rye Brook, New York
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive customizable salary
Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Pet insurance
401k
CE allowance
Paid time off
Licensing/dues covered

Living in Yorktown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k
Typical market rent
$2,049/mo
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

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