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Springfield, Virginia

Veterinarian - Springfield, VA

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

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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 medicineSmall animal careSurgeryDentistryClient communicationWellness examsCBC analysisChemistry analysis

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in veterinary medicineranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedVeterinary Medicine median $135k (middle half $119k–$150k)73 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingVirginia index 101.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in Virginia104 active3,301 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 88% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusVirginia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $60k) · 11% offer loan repayment167 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,270 in the last 30 days492 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,083 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 - 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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$120k
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$120k
3
$130k
7
$150k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

10 jobs
401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
80% this job
Sign-on bonus
60% this job
Relocation assistance
40%
Loan repayment
10%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$160k
#2

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#3

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.3
Better work-life than 60% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
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

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$610k
Typical market rent
$3,052/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
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 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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