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NOVA Cat Clinic
Arlington, Virginia

Veterinarian- NOVA Cat Clinic

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$120k-$140k

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Job Description

NOVA Cat Clinic is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Veterinarian to our team. At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community.

Our engaged and diverse environment means you'll work in a modern, fully equipped hospital and provide compassionate patient and client care.

As part of our team, you'll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.

We are an established feline-only hospital that proudly offers our patients the gold- standard of medical and surgical care. Our practice has also been certified by the American Association of Feline Practitioners (AAFP) as a Gold Cat Friendly Practice.

This certification signifies that our clinic has achieved a higher standard of commitment to feline-specific care. As a cohesive team of veterinary professionals, we are lifelong learners equipped with the knowledge, skills, and resources to deliver the highest quality of care

Responsibilities

  • Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries of cats, and treat surgically or medically
  • Collaborate within our veterinary ecosystem, and communicate with referring veterinarians
  • Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training to stay at the top of your field
  • Administer core vaccinations and counsel clients in well pet care
  • Perform dentals
  • Contribute to making our workplace enjoyable for all: staff, clients, and pets

Qualifications

  • Must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or an equivalent degree from an accredited institution
  • 2+ years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a Veterinary Hospital setting is preferred
  • Internship training is also preferred but not required
  • Eligibility for Virginia Veterinary Licensure

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: $120,000 - $140,000 base salary + plus pro sal

Benefits

Our Comprehensive Benefit Package Includes

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with a total company match up to 4%, after 6 months of employment
  • Generous paid time off and flexible scheduling
  • Continuing education allowance and professional development support
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Company paid bonding leave or applicable state provided bonding leave
  • Perks for Your Pets Too!
  • Because we know how much your pets mean to you, we offer special benefits designed just for them:
  • Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products
  • Diagnostics: Savings on reference lab testing
  • Nutrition: Discounts on Purina pet foods
  • Insurance: Preferred rates with our pet insurance partner

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners.

We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families.

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics or classifications protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

  • Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/
  • Where uncommon support partners with joy.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

SurgeryFeline careDiagnosisDentistryClient counselingPatient careMedical care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 63% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% 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)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
75%
Relocation assistance
38%
Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,943 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.00M≈ 8.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,702/mo≈ 27% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About NOVA Cat Clinic

Veterinary Services
Arlington, VA

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with up to 4% Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
Continuing Education Allowance
Mental Health Resources