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Vet Cor
Burke, Virginia

Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

Veterinarian 8.3 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

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

Small-animal medicineSurgeryDentistryLaboratory diagnosticsClient 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, 86% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$150k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia105 active3,340 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 86% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedVirginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 11% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,266 in the last 30 days492 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 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 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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

32 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

13 jobs · 10 employers
2
<$120k
1
$120k
3
$130k
7
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
60%
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - Grass Valley, CA

Vet Cor · Grass Valley, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Veterinarian- Orange County CA

Vet Cor · Tustin, California

$120k-$150k
#3

Veterinarian - Kennewick, WA

$130k-$150k
#4

Associate Veterinarian – Central Virginia

$120k-$150k
+ 30 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 8.3
Better work-life than 90% of Veterinary Medicine listings

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

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Vet Cor

Benefits & Perks

4-Day Workweek
No After-Hours or On-Call
New Graduate Mentorship
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
CE Allowance and Paid CE Days

Living in Burke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$580k
Typical market rent
$3,003/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 (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.