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Newport News, Virginia

Veterinarian | Newport News, VA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Love surgery and dentistry? Ready to put your experience to work while helping another veterinarian grow?

CareVet of Warwick in Newport News, Virginia, is looking for an experienced full-time veterinarian who enjoys hands-on medicine, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to mentor a new graduate.

We're offering an eligible $125,000 signing bonus package, competitive base salary, production compensation, and comprehensive benefits!

Why Warwick?

  • $125K signing bonus package
  • Surgery & dentistry — put your skills to work
  • Mentorship opportunity — help guide and support a new graduate
  • Modern equipment — digital radiology, ultrasound, and in-house bloodwork
  • CO2 surgical laser for advanced surgical capabilities
  • Established practice with a strong community presence

The Medicine & The Team

At Warwick, you'll have the opportunity to practice a variety of small animal medicine, with a strong emphasis on surgery and dentistry.

We're looking for a DVM who is confident in their clinical skills and enjoys sharing their knowledge. You'll play an important role in supporting a new graduate as they develop their confidence and grow into their career.

With modern diagnostics, surgical capabilities, and the support of CareVet, you'll have the resources to practice quality medicine while making a meaningful impact on your team.

  • The CareVet Perks
  • Competitive six-figure base salary + production
  • No negative accrual
  • True PTO (base + production)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • CE allowance and paid CE time
  • Personalized career coaching and pet care perks

And more! Explore our full Ultimate Care Package.

Life in Newport News

Located in the heart of Hampton Roads, Newport News offers coastal living, beautiful parks, waterfront activities, and easy access to Williamsburg and Virginia Beach.

Whether you love exploring the outdoors, trying new restaurants, or enjoying a weekend at the beach, there's plenty to love about calling this area home!

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients.
  • Perform soft tissue surgeries and dental procedures, including extractions.
  • Mentor and support a new graduate veterinarian, providing clinical guidance and hands-on learning opportunities.
  • Collaborate with the veterinary team to develop treatment plans and deliver excellent patient care.
  • Build strong client relationships through education and compassionate communication.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) degree from an accredited veterinary program.
  • Active Virginia veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
  • Previous experience in small animal general practice required.
  • Strong surgical and dental skills, including confidence with dental extractions.
  • Willingness and ability to mentor a new graduate veterinarian.
  • Excellent communication, teamwork, and clinical decision-making skills.
  • Let's Connect!
  • You don't have to be ready to apply to start a conversation!
  • Skyler Lair | Talent Acquisition Partner slair@carevethealth.com
  • (214) 616-8873

About the Network

CareVet is a network of veterinary hospitals that focuses on managing best-in-class hospitals with a mission to provide the very best care for our pets and our Team Members. Our approach to veterinary medicine focuses on practice legacy, team, Veterinarians, patients and community.

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Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Soft tissue surgeryClient 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, 88% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score3.9 / 10 · above average in veterinaryranked against 4,390 Veterinary listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $130k–$151k)23 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia95 active3,106 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,390 Veterinary listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 17 employers
4
<$95k
2
$95k-125k
10
$125k-155k
6
$155k-185k
1
$186k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
Sign-on bonus
68% this job
CME allowance
68% this job
Relocation assistance
32%
Loan repayment
23%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,949 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About CareVet Health

Veterinary Services
St. Louis, Missouri
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

$125,000 signing bonus package
Competitive six-figure base salary + production
No negative accrual
True PTO (base + production)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
CE allowance and paid CE time
Personalized career coaching

Living in Newport News

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,593/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
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.

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