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Good Vets
Washington, District of Columbia

New Graduate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

At GoodVets, we believe veterinary medicine can be better – for doctors, teams, pets, and pet parents.

We're looking for an Associate Veterinarian who is passionate about delivering exceptional medicine, building trusted relationships with clients, and growing alongside a collaborative team.

This is an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine in a modern hospital where you'll be empowered to manage a diverse caseload, continuously develop your clinical skills, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of pets and the people who love them. You'll work alongside experienced doctors and supportive hospital leaders who are committed to your growth and success.

What You'll Find at GoodVets

  • Clinical autonomy and trust
  • Modern hospitals and technology
  • Collaborative, growth-minded teams
  • Mentorship and professional development
  • Unlimited CE and professional growth support
  • Competitive compensation + production

Paid Parental Leave and Sabbatical Program

  • If you're looking for more than your next job – if you're looking for a place where you can make a meaningful impact on patients, people, and the future of veterinary medicine, we'd love to meet you.
  • Dive into the details: View the full job description.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now or schedule a one-on-one conversation.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will deliver exceptional medical care and manage a diverse caseload within a modern hospital environment. They are expected to build trusted relationships with pet parents and collaborate effectively with the hospital team.

Requirements

The role is designed for a new graduate veterinarian who is passionate about clinical growth and high-quality medicine. Candidates must be committed to professional development and working within a collaborative, growth-minded team.

Key Skills

Caseload managementClient relationship buildingCollaborative teamworkHigh-quality patient care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for District of Columbia is 109.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.3% of District of Columbia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 94% have no call, 98% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in District of Columbia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $140k (middle half $125k–$163k)455 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingDistrict of Columbia index 109.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in District of Columbia10 active3,246 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 94% no call · 98% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 the 30 days before (+158%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

9 jobs · 4 employers
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#1

Veterinarian - Ventura, CA

Who we · Ventura, California

$150k-$175k
#2

Associate Veterinarian

Ameri Vet · Chichester, New Hampshire

From $120k
#3

Veterinarian - South-Fontana, CA

$70k-$120k
#4

Vetco Relief Veterinarian - Batavia, NY

$150-$187/hr
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary Medicine listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Good Vets

Benefits & Perks

Clinical Autonomy
Mentorship
Unlimited CE
Paid Parental Leave
Sabbatical Program
Competitive Compensation + Production

Living in Washington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$638k
Typical market rent
$2,484/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 10.8%
Sources & methodology

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