Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad

Veterinarian 8.3 Work-LifeNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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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

The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals, including wellness exams and sick visits. The role involves performing surgeries, utilizing diagnostic equipment, and collaborating with a supportive team to ensure excellent patient outcomes.

Requirements

The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates who possess the necessary veterinary qualifications. Candidates must be able to work a 4-day workweek with alternating Saturdays and demonstrate a commitment to collaborative, individualized patient care.

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSmall animal careSurgeryDentistryLaboratory diagnosticsPatient assessmentClient communicationClinical documentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Experienced or New Grad at Burke Veterinary Clinic 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 2,963 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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).

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Work-life snapshot

8.3/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 25% in Veterinary Medicine

  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Burke

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$583k
Typical market rent
$2,975/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 (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 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.

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About Burke Veterinary Clinic

Benefits & Perks

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