Veterinarian, Associate

VeterinarianFull-Time

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Varina Veterinary Clinic – Where Pets, People, and Purpose Come Together

  • Position: Associate Veterinarian
  • Full Time
  • Practice Type: Small Animal | General Practice
  • Richmond, VA

At Varina Veterinary Clinic, we’re proud to be a cornerstone of the Richmond community. For 33 years, we’ve been dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care while building lasting relationships with the pets and families we serve. Our team takes pride in delivering excellent medicine in a supportive, collaborative environment where every patient and every team member matters.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • A trusted part of the Richmond community for 33 years, caring for generations of pets with warmth and expertise
  • A dedicated, highly skilled support team that makes your day smoother, more rewarding, and enjoyable
  • A modern, well-equipped facility that empowers you to practice your best medicine
  • A culture built on respect, collaboration, and a shared love for animals—and the people who love them
  • Strong community connections, from local shelter partnerships to events that bring pets and people together

Life in Richmond, VA

Richmond, VA blends historic charm with modern energy. As Virginia’s capital, it’s known for its vibrant arts scene, riverfront beauty, and rich history that meets innovation at every turn. From the scenic James River trails to its diverse neighborhoods and thriving local dining, Richmond offers a dynamic yet welcoming community. With excellent schools, a growing economy, and endless cultural experiences, it’s a city where you can grow, explore, and truly feel at home.

Varina Veterinary Clinic is proud to be part of Community Veterinary Partners (CVP). While every CVP hospital maintains its own unique personality and culture, we’re united by one mission: to create more meaningful moments between pets and people—starting with the people on our teams. That means giving our doctors the trust, support, and resources they need to thrive.

Varina Veterinary Clinic + CVP Difference

  • Creative Compensation – Crafted to intentionally align with your career aspirations.
  • Expansive Network – Collaborate with 600+ doctors across 148+ hospitals in 18 states, gaining unmatched support and expertise.
  • Comprehensive Mental Health Support – 24/7 access to Journey, our platform for confidential support for you, your family, and friends.
  • Clinical Autonomy – Make the best medical decisions for your patients within a supportive team.
  • Top-Tier Growth & Mentorship – Benefit from structured onboarding, leadership development, and career advancement programs.

And through CVP’s shared values — Champion People, Elevate Care, Respect Each Other, Execute with Excellence, Seek to Understand — we create an environment where care flourishes, growth is encouraged, and your career can take the path you choose.

Other Benefits of Our Community

  • Sign-on Bonus and Relocation assistance available.
  • No Negative Accrual EVER.
  • Generous PTO + Paid Parental Leave – Because burnout is out and balance is in.
  • Yearly CE Funds + Paid Time Off Just for CE – Learn, grow, and level up without burning your vacation days.
  • We Cover the Fees – State licenses, DEA, AVMA PLIT? Handled.
  • 401(k) Match + Equity Opportunities – Real wealth-building, not just a paycheck.
  • Pet care discounts so your own pets get the royal treatment they deserve.
  • Team Recognition Programs – From shout-outs to bonus rewards, we love giving credit where it’s due. (We see you, tech and support staff)

Our doctors enjoy a competitive base salary with monthly production compensation and no negative accrual, meaning you will never owe money back if production fluctuates. This structure rewards growth, efficiency, and strong medicine – offering true unlimited earning potential.

Sound Like Your Kind of Place?

Let’s talk. You’ll do medicine that matters, with people you’ll actually want to hang out with, in a place that supports your growth. Whether it’s this practice or one of the other 150+ clinics in our community, I’d love to hear about what’s most important to you in your next role and see if we have a great fit!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Veterinary Partners (CVP) does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for providing compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to patients within a supportive and collaborative team environment. This role involves making the best medical decisions for patients while benefiting from clinical autonomy and support from the team and the broader Community Veterinary Partners network.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be prepared to work as an Associate Veterinarian at a clinic that has been a community cornerstone for 33 years, dedicated to excellent medicine. The role emphasizes collaboration, respect, and a shared love for animals, offering structured onboarding and growth opportunities.

Certifications

DEA License

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, 78% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,422 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $151k (middle half $123k–$180k)11 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia107 active3,403 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 78% no call · 82% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 12% offer loan repayment156 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,393 in the last 30 days501 the 30 days before (+178%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Veterinary Medicine pay trend+7.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,422 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, Associate at Community Veterinary Partners a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,422 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

16 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$140k
4
$150k
2
$170k
3
$185k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

13 jobs
401k / retirement match
77% this job
Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
69%
Relocation assistance
46% this job
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Veterinarian - New York, NY

Lincoln Square Veterinary Hospital · New York, New York

$160k-$220k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
#4

Veterinarian - Gloversville, NY

$130k-$185k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,422 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Community Veterinary Partners

Veterinary Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on Bonus
Relocation Assistance
No Negative Accrual
Generous PTO
Paid Parental Leave
Yearly CE Funds
Paid Time Off for CE
State Licenses Covered

Living in Richmond

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Typical market rent
$1,628/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.9
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 · Richmond, VA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.