Veterinarian - Springfield, VA
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Job Description
Who We Are
Springfield Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team just outside of Washington, D.C. We are looking for a veterinarian who values collaboration, communication, and high-quality patient care and wants to become part of a close-knit, supportive team.
Established in the 1960s, Springfield Animal Hospital is one of the longest-operating veterinary hospitals in the area and has built a strong reputation for providing compassionate, personalized care to generations of pets and families. While we are proud of our history, we continue to evolve and invest in the future—including a recent remodel and renovation that created a beautiful, modern, welcoming environment designed for clients, patients, and our team to feel comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.
About Our Practice
We are a stand-alone, 100% small animal hospital with deep roots in the community and a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and exceptional patient care. Our hospital is home to a family-like team of 20 dedicated professionals who genuinely enjoy working together.
We believe in supporting one another, communicating openly, and creating an environment where everyone feels valued. Our team connects both inside and outside of the hospital through strong relationships, shared experiences, and a commitment to making Springfield Animal Hospital a great place to work.
We are proud to serve a diverse community and partner with local organizations, shelters, and community groups to help provide care to pets and families throughout the area. Located near a large military community, we have the privilege of supporting many military families and their beloved pets.
- Practice Highlights
- Recently renovated client and patient spaces with a modern, welcoming atmosphere
- Three exam rooms, including a dedicated comfort room
- Large treatment area and surgical suite
- Boarding and grooming services on site
- Fully paperless practice
- Strong team collaboration and supportive culture and mentorship
- Equipment
- Ultrasound
- Digital and dental radiography
- Electrocautery
- IDEXX in-house CBC and chemistry analyzers
- Schedule & Caseload
- 4-day work week
- 10–15 appointments per day
- 30-minute wellness and sick appointments
- 1–2 Saturdays per month
Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous sign-on bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer support
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing education allowance, professional dues, and professional liability coverage
- Paid vacation and paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoption
What's in It for You
At Springfield Animal Hospital, you'll enjoy the autonomy and personal connection of a community practice with the resources, support, and career growth opportunities of the Vetcor network.
Where We Are
Located just minutes from Washington, D.C., Springfield offers the best of both worlds—suburban comfort with easy access to world-class restaurants, museums, historic landmarks, parks, and cultural attractions. Enjoy everything the D.C. area has to offer while living in a welcoming community with excellent amenities and outdoor opportunities.
If you're looking for a supportive, established hospital where you can build lasting client relationships, practice high-quality medicine, and work alongside a team that truly feels like family, we'd love to connect with you!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality medical care to small animal patients through wellness and sick appointments. Collaborate with a dedicated team to maintain the hospital's reputation for compassionate and personalized service.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced veterinarian capable of performing standard clinical duties and surgeries. Strong communication skills and a commitment to teamwork are essential for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
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, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.3 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$150k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Virginia index 101.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia | 104 active | 3,301 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Virginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 11% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Springfield, VA at Vet Cor a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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