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Med Vet
Manassas, Virginia

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$180k-$200k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
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Job Description

MedVet is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our Northern Virginia (Manassas) hospital. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and is dedicated to practicing the highest quality of emergency medicine and critical care. The recruited candidate will join the MedVet Emergency Medicine Team treating over 100,000 patients annually.

Why MedVet Northern Virginia?

In addition to 24/7 Emergency services, MedVet Northern Virginia offers specialty services in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Medical Oncology, and Ophthalmology. We are committed to a collaborative, team-focused approach to comprehensive care and have a highly trained clinical team.

We have the technology and equipment you need to provide exceptional care including an IDEXX lab in house and ezyVet software to make completing medical records a breeze. Over the next year, we will be renovating our hospital interior and adding CT services on site.

Everything Starts With Our Caregivers

Founded in 1988, MedVet is one of the largest employee owned and veterinarian led multispecialty and emergency practices in the country. We offer the opportunity to become a shareholder- a rare occurrence in practices today.

We have a relatively singular focus to be a leader in emergency and specialty healthcare for pets.

Dedication to our mission, strategy and core values of Teamwork, Leadership and Compassion are the priorities of our organization and allow us to deliver true collaborative care and an exceptional experience for patients, clients, referral partners and employees.

Opportunities for advancement and leadership are available.

MedVet offers a competitive compensation and full benefits package, including health/ dental/vision/life/disability insurance, uniform allowance, 401K and a great signing bonus.

Discretionary funds and PLIT coverage are also provided for full-time team members

Why Manassas, VA?

Manassas is located just outside Washington DC and is known as an authentic, diverse, eclectic, and inviting community. Historic Downtown Manassas has much to offer, as businesses, one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, and renowned restaurants line the streets in historical buildings.

Visit outstanding museums with must-see exhibits or explore the legendary battlefields. The Manassas economy is strengthened by high tech employers, big-thinking entrepreneurs, and area colleges and universities that infuse the city with a youthful vibe. The housing market is vibrant and surprisingly affordable.

For more information about MedVet, please visit our website at www.medvet.com or to submit a confidential CV, please email Ashley Mandeville at ashley.mandeville@medvet.com.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $180,000–$200,000, to commensurate with skills and experience. Additional production-based compensation is also available.

Come as you are. MedVet is an equal opportunity employer. We are also a drug-free organization, therefore employment with MedVet is dependent upon the passing of a drug screen and background check.

New to ER? Ask about our Emergency Clinician Mentorship Program!

Key Responsibilities

The Emergency Veterinarian will provide high-quality emergency and critical care to patients in a fast-paced hospital environment. The role involves working collaboratively with a multispecialty team to deliver comprehensive medical services.

Requirements

Candidates should be dedicated to practicing high-quality emergency medicine and thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused environment. The role is open to experienced clinicians and those interested in the Emergency Clinician Mentorship Program.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClinical team leadershipMedical record keepingIDEXX lab operation

Emergency Medicine Career Context

Of the 40 active Veterinarian listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 57% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinarian pay on WeekdayDoc is down 19.2% 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 ~$190k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $188k 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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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Manassas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$2,178/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 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 Med Vet

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11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Uniform Allowance
401K
Signing Bonus