Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad
Compensation
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Job Description
Who We Are
Burke Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team! This is a growth position as we expand our doctor team, and we welcome both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.
Our recently expanded, paperless hospital features five exam rooms, a dedicated comfort room, treatment area, sterile surgical suite, separate dental suite, and X-ray room. Doctors have access to ultrasound, digital X-ray and dental X-ray, Doppler, and full in-house laboratory equipment.
We are a 100% small-animal practice, with doctors typically seeing approximately 10–15 patients per day. Wellness appointments are scheduled for 20 minutes and sick visits for 30 minutes, allowing time for thoughtful, individualized care.
What You Can Expect
- 4-day workweek, generally 8–5 or 9–6
- Alternating Saturdays, 8-2
- No after-hours or on-call requirements
- Supportive, collaborative team that values work-life balance
- New graduate mentorship with longer appointments, shadowing, and 1:1 surgical training
- Part-time candidates may also be considered
What's in It for You
Compensation & Benefits
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you professionally and personally, including:
- Competitive compensation with production opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance and paid CE days
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Professional licensing, dues, and liability coverage
- Employee assistance and wellness resources
Veterinary Care Discounts and Additional Employee Perks
Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian looking for a supportive new home or a new graduate ready to build your skills with strong mentorship, we’d love to hear from you!
Where We Are
Located in Northern Virginia just outside Washington, D.C., Burke offers a welcoming suburban feel with easy access to everything the greater D.C. area has to offer.
The community is known for its established neighborhoods, parks, trails, and plenty of opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, while nearby Fairfax County offers endless options for dining, shopping, and entertainment.
With Washington, D.C. close by and both the Blue Ridge Mountains and the coast within reach for weekend getaways, Burke is a great place to enjoy a comfortable suburban lifestyle without giving up access to a major metropolitan area.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small-animal patients. Conduct wellness exams and sick visits while maintaining a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be licensed veterinarians, ranging from new graduates to experienced professionals. A commitment to providing individualized patient care and working within a team-based hospital setting is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
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, 86% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$150k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia | 105 active | 3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 86% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Virginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 11% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,266 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+157%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad at Vet Cor a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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